The Odisha government has set an ambitious target of constructing 15,000 km of roads every year, aiming to develop 75,000 km of road infrastructure over the next five years. Public Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan outlined the plan following a departmental review meeting on Friday. A comprehensive policy on road infrastructure improvement is in the works,…
The Odisha government has given the green light for the construction of an elevated approach and exit road on the Master Canteen side of Bhubaneswar Railway Station. This initiative is a key component of the station’s redevelopment under the Indian Railways’ Amrit Station Scheme, aimed at modernizing passenger amenities and streamlining traffic flow. As part…
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 Odisha government has announced an ambitious plan to plant nearly 1.9 million palm trees this fiscal year as a measure to protect its citizens from lightning strikes. This initiative comes in response to the alarming number of deaths caused by lightning in the state, with 3,790 fatalities recorded over the past 11 years, 90%…
The Odisha government on Thursday approved investment proposals worth ₹903.41 crore aimed at boosting the renewable energy sector. These approvals are part of the state’s broader goal to achieve a 10 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. The Energy Department’s single window committee greenlit several key projects, including a 48 MW wind energy project by…
In response to alarming reports of unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals, the Odisha government has launched a stringent verification process for doctors and specialists involved in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) healthcare services. All Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs), Public Health Officers (PHOs), and relevant Directors have been instructed to rigorously check the credentials of these…
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…
