Move to benefit thousands of state PSU staff, effective from January 1, 2025 Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees of state-run Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in Odisha. With this decision, the DA for PSU employees will rise from 53% to 55%. The order,…
42 industrial houses, including major corporates, default on dues from multiple river sources Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Assembly was informed that as many as 42 industrial houses, including some government organisations, have defaulted on water cess payments totaling ₹3,797.14 crore as of March 2025. The disclosure has raised concerns about the unchecked exploitation of the…
New partnerships to enhance skills, entrepreneurship, and safety of women across the state Bhubaneswar : In a significant step toward strengthening women-led self-help groups (SHGs), the Odisha government has signed four key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under its flagship Mission Shakti initiative. The move aims to empower rural women through financial support, skill development, and…
Alongside, state inaugurates 27 industrial ventures worth Rs 25,000 crore, creating over 52,000 job opportunities Bhubaneswar : Odisha took a decisive step towards strengthening its pharmaceutical and industrial ecosystem as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for the Rs 200 crore SUM Lifesciences project. The advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing and research facility is…
New ventures spanning steel, energy, food processing, and logistics to reshape state’s economic landscape. Bhubaneswar : Odisha is set to witness a significant industrial leap as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for 27 large-scale industrial projects. The ceremony will be held at a special event at Krushi Sikhsha Sadan, OUAT,…
Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar riverbanks to get cultural, recreational, and eco-tourism hubs under three-year plan Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given his nod to the ambitious Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project, a transformative initiative that aims to turn stretches of the state’s lifeline river into vibrant environmental, cultural, and spiritual tourism hubs. The project,…
Relief in insurance, agriculture, and kendu leaf taxation hailed as historic step towards Modi’s vision of Vikshit Bharat by 2047 Bhubaneswar : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has welcomed the landmark two-tier Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework approved by the GST Council, describing it as a decisive step towards realizing Prime Minister Narendra…
NIT Rourkela and PMEC Berhampur Contribute to Nation’s Semiconductor Milestone Bhubaneswar : In a landmark achievement for India’s technological advancement, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the first batch of ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chips to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inaugural session of Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi ….
Focus on New Investments and Strengthening Industrial Growth Bhubaneswar: Tata Steel Managing Director, T.V. Narendran, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan to explore areas of mutual cooperation and future investment opportunities in the state. The high-level meeting is seen as a significant step toward deepening the company’s footprint in Odisha, one…
Odisha CM Highlights Multiple Welfare Schemes on Nuakhai Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the CM Kisan Yojana has increased the annual income of registered farmers by at least ₹38,000. Combined with ₹10,000 each from the Subhadra Yojana and PM-CM Kisan Yojanas, farmers’ annual income has risen by at least ₹58,000. He noted…
