State-level committee focuses on better fund utilisation, monitoring, and long-term development planning Bhubaneswar : A high-level meeting of the State Level Committee of District Mineral Institutes (DMIs) was held at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to review the implementation and utilisation of the District Mineral Fund (DMF) across the…
Chief Secretary meets Coratia Technologies co-founder; Startup secures ₹66 crore Indian Navy contract Bhubaneswar: Odisha is moving towards integrating cutting-edge robotics technology into its underwater infrastructure projects, as Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja met with Debendra Pradhan, co-founder of Coratia Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a startup incubated at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela. The meeting…
Linde India’s Global Competency Centre in Khordha leads a wave of new investments across 13 sectors Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has given the green light to fresh industrial investments worth ₹4,739 crore, with the potential to create more than 25,200 jobs across the state. The approvals came at the 140th meeting of the State…
Chief Secretary calls for effective implementation to boost milk production and farmer empowerment Bhubaneswar : Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the progress of the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana, Odisha’s flagship scheme designed to enhance milk production and strengthen the financial base of farmers engaged in cattle rearing. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, highlighted both…
Five-year collaboration to strengthen governance, optimise policies, and enhance public services Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has joined hands with the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) to launch a Decision Support System (DSS) designed to enable data-driven governance and evidence-backed policy decisions. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two…
Renowned economist urges stronger state capacity, decentralization, and efficient welfare execution to unlock India’s full growth potential Bhubaneswar – Globally acclaimed economist and author Karthik Muralidharan, known for his expertise in education, public administration, and evidence-based policymaking, presented his latest research findings in Odisha during an interactive session at the Kharavela Bhawan conference hall on…
Decisions span cultural promotion, urban development, cooperative strengthening, and health services Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, convened its 24th meeting at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, where seven crucial proposals from six departments received approval. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja briefed the media, outlining the decisions aimed…
The Odisha government has formed a 17-member task force to boost industrial development in the state. Led by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, this high-level group will work to turn investment proposals into real industrial projects. The team will help investors from the beginning of a proposal until the factory becomes fully functional. A major responsibility…
The Odisha government has greenlit 26 new projects valued at Rs 5,992.92 crore, aimed at accelerating industrial development and creating 19,364 jobs across the state. This decision was made during the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Wednesday. The approved projects span multiple sectors, including steel,…
The newly formed BJP government in Odisha has named Manoj Ahuja, a 1990-batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre, as the state’s new chief secretary following the retirement of Pradeep Kumar Jena on June 30. Alongside his role as chief secretary, Ahuja has also been appointed as the secretary of the general administration department. Hailing from…
