CM Majhi assures Centre of cooperation but stresses land issues must be resolved through consensus to accelerate Odisha’s steel sector growth Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reiterated its commitment to supporting major industrial expansion, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assuring full cooperation for the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) expansion during a high-level meeting with Union Minister…
State urges higher procurement targets and faster fund flow as it prepares to begin Kharif paddy purchase from December 25 Bhubaneswar: Odisha has pressed the Centre for urgent financial support ahead of the start of the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS), with Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra meeting Union Minister of…
CM Majhi highlights Assembly’s digital leadership, rich cultural heritage, and 89-year democratic legacy as delegates from 12 nations visit Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar: Odisha positioned itself firmly on the global democratic map today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi welcomed 40 young parliamentary representatives from 12 countries at Lok Seva Bhawan. The interaction, held under the 37th…
CM Majhi, Union Ministers Kumaraswamy and Oram discuss speeding up land acquisition, resolving local concerns, and advancing Rourkela’s industrial growth Bhubaneswar : Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan to discuss crucial steps toward the expansion of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP),…
Greenfield coastal corridor from Rameshwar to Paradip set to reshape tourism, port connectivity and regional growth, reducing travel time by nearly half Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s long-awaited coastal highway project has taken a major leap forward with the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) of the Ministry of Finance approving a substantial portion of the Rameshwar–Digha corridor….
Move aims to improve administrative efficiency, land services, and public outreach across fast-growing regions Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward decentralised governance, the Odisha Government has approved the creation of four new tehsils to enhance administrative efficiency and ensure faster delivery of public services. With this decision, the total number of tehsils in the state…
State launches advanced NADA training to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and public access to official statistics Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken another major step toward becoming a data-driven state administration with the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DE&S) rolling out a five-day advanced training programme on “Data Cataloguing using NADA – Phase 2.” The initiative reflects a…
New digital workflow aims to curb corruption, speed up dispute resolution, and bring transparency to land services Bhubaneswar: In a major governance reform, the Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department has announced that the entire land demarcation process will now be conducted online. The shift is designed to eliminate long-standing issues of delays, irregularities, and…
New policy aims to curb dropout rates and give students a second chance at higher education Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to make higher secondary education more accessible, the Odisha government has decided to provide open schooling for Plus II students completely free of cost starting this academic year. The initiative marks a major step…
Women-Centric Mobility and Livelihood Initiative Enters Implementation Phase Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Commerce and Transport Department held a key meeting with State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) member banks to streamline the rollout of the AMA SuVahak scheme—a flagship livelihood and empowerment programme aimed at increasing women’s participation in the driving profession and strengthening safe mobility in the…
