Funding from OUIDF resources to complete retrofitting works, improve energy efficiency, and enhance public safety Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal from the Housing and Urban Development (H\&UD) Department to allocate up to ₹200 crore from the Odisha Urban Infrastructure Development Fund’s (OUIDF) own resources—drawn from recovery of principal and interest—for the…
Bhubaneswar airport to host Air Works India-led project aimed at making the state a regional aviation hub Bhubaneswar – The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal to offer additional incentives, over and above those provided under the Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2022, to attract an anchor investor for establishing a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)…
Revised framework promises faster approvals, transparent monitoring, and ₹5 crore allocation per constituency for 2025–26 Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced a major overhaul of the MLA Local Area Development (MLALAD) and Chief Minister’s Special Assistance (CM-SA) schemes by unveiling simplified guidelines and launching a dedicated MLALAD web portal — [https://mlalads.odisha.gov.in](https://mlalads.odisha.gov.in) —…
38 new facilities to be developed in first phase; project aims to modernise agricultural marketing and boost farmer incomes Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards transforming the agricultural marketing system, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal from the Cooperation Department to launch a new State Plan Scheme for establishing “Model Mandis” across the…
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…
Key changes aim to reduce ambiguity, simplify return filing, and curb tax evasion in high-risk sectors Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has proposed amendments to the Odisha Goods and Services Tax (OGST) Act, 2017 with the objective of simplifying provisions, reducing ambiguity, and strengthening compliance mechanisms. The amendments are expected to benefit both taxpayers and tax…
New committee structure aims to simplify fiscal incentive process for MSMEs, boost investments and employment in food processing sector Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved key amendments to the Odisha Food Processing Policy 2016, intending to streamline the process of administering and approving fiscal incentives for food processing units in the state. These changes have…
