Decisions focus on land rights, rehabilitation, education, irrigation and livelihoods after recent unrest Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has announced a series of key decisions to address long-pending problems faced by tribal communities in Malkangiri district. The announcements were made on Thursday by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, days after violence was reported…
At 14th Nijukti Mela, Chief Minister calls on new recruits to serve people honestly and keep the system corruption-free Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 1,543 newly recruited government employees from 11 departments at the 14th Nijukti Mela held at the Railway Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. Addressing the young…
This MoU is marks to accelerate renewable energy growth in Odisha through solar, hybrid, rooftop, and energy storage projects. Bhubaneswar: To take an important step toward accelerating renewable energy development across the state, a MoU signed between NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a subsidiary of NLC India Limited (NLCIL), and the Odisha Renewable Energy…
Odisha agriculture MoUs with Heifer International and Tatwa Technologies mark a major push to modernise crop value chains and digital advisory services for farmers. Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, has signed two major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to accelerate agricultural development and enhance digital service delivery for farmers….
Event to Unite Global, National, and State Energy Stakeholders Under the Theme “Powering India: Sufficiency, Balance, Innovation” Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Energy Department has officially announced the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025, a landmark international event that will be held in Puri from December 5 to 7 next year. Designed as a high-level platform for…
Government focuses on pulses, oilseeds, and irrigation to empower farmers and cut import dependence Bhubaneswar : In a bid to transform its agricultural landscape beyond paddy dependency, the Odisha government has unveiled a renewed strategy for the Rabi season of 2025–26, focusing on climate resilience, crop diversification, and self-reliance in food production. Deputy Chief Minister…
Government prepares seed distribution plan to reduce import dependency and strengthen food security Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward food self-sufficiency, the Odisha government has announced plans to cultivate potatoes on more than 50,000 acres of farmland. This initiative aims to reduce the state’s dependency on potato imports from other regions and ensure a…
Initiative under PPP model aims to strengthen agri-infrastructure, reduce post-harvest losses, and empower farmers Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen Odisha’s agricultural infrastructure, the state government has earmarked ₹252 crore for setting up cold storage facilities across 58 subdivisions over the next five years. The announcement was made in the Assembly by Deputy Chief…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, participated in the 4th Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) East India Summit 2025, held at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. The summit, a premier initiative of CII, is dedicated to unlocking the economic potential of Eastern India by facilitating policy dialogues, investment discussions, and state-specific…
