State aims to become a Green Energy State by 2036 with major push for renewable power and sustainable development Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major step toward clean energy leadership as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025) in Puri on Saturday . The Chief Minister said the state…
State expands cashless healthcare services, strengthens monitoring and cancer care support Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved 73 new state-specific treatment packages under the ABPMJAY-GJAY scheme, further expanding its cashless healthcare coverage. With the latest additions, the total number of treatment packages now stands at 2,163. The decision aims to improve access to seamless and…
Chief Secretary stresses decentralised planning and stronger partnerships as Odisha prepares for climate risks, livelihood shifts and demographic change. Bhubaneswar: Odisha must chart its next decade of development through deeper collaboration and stronger community participation, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said while inaugurating the 6th Odisha Vikash Conclave (OVC) 2025. Addressing policymakers, experts and civil society…
Investments spread across 11 districts; over 7,800 jobs expected Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved 20 new projects with a total proposed investment of ₹4,353 crore, marking another significant step toward boosting industrial growth and employment in the state. The approvals came during the meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired…
State introduces stricter framework, e-lottery for minor mineral leases to plug revenue loss and modernise regulation Bhubaneswar: In a major policy overhaul aimed at tightening control over illegal mining, the Odisha approved the Odisha Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Regulation of Trading, Transportation & Storage) Rules, 2025. The new rules replace the Odisha Minerals…
State leaders present ‘Developed Odisha 2036’ roadmap; World Bank commits support for tourism, MSMEs, and investment promotion Bhubaneswar: Odisha has strengthened its position as an emerging global investment destination following a high-profile engagement with senior World Bank officials in Bhubaneswar. On November 20, 2025, a delegation led by Johannes Zutt, South Asia Regional Vice President…
State targets faster coal evacuation, improved hinterland connectivity and industrial expansion through new logistics corridors Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward strengthening its logistics and industrial backbone, the Odisha government is planning to develop new railway corridors under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. These corridors will form part of the state’s port-led industrialisation strategy, designed…
33 proposals approved across 14 districts, expected to generate over 66,000 jobs Bhubaneswar : In a major push towards economic growth and industrial development, the Odisha government on Saturday approved 33 large-scale industrial projects with a combined investment of ₹1.46 lakh crore. These projects are expected to create nearly 66,000 employment opportunities across the state….
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…
