January 29, 2026

odisha

Odisha Plans PPP-Based Rail Corridors to Boost Port-Led Industrialisation

Puja Devjani Mishra07 mins

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…

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Odisha Orders Fast-Tracking of Forest Clearances for Key Infrastructure Projects

Puja Devjani Mishra06 mins

ACS Satyabrata Sahu directs officials to prioritise land diversion, expedite statutory approvals for highways, railways and telecom works Bhubaneswar : In a decisive move to accelerate infrastructure growth, the Odisha government has directed forest officials to fast-track forest land diversion proposals and environmental clearances for critical projects, including national highways, railways, pipelines, and mobile connectivity…

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Coratia Technologies Secures ₹5 Crore Funding to Boost Underwater Robotics Innovation

Puja Devjani Mishra05 mins

Startup eyes global expansion after major Indian Navy contract; aims to make Odisha a hub for deep-tech manufacturing Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s homegrown deep-tech startup Coratia Technologies has raised ₹5 crore (approximately USD 563,000) in a new funding round led by Piper Serica Angel Fund. The fresh capital infusion will accelerate the company’s mission to strengthen India’s…

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Odisha Launches Mission PoWaR to Ensure Power, Water and Road Access for Every Village

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Inter-ministerial committee to oversee progress; CM Majhi emphasises speed, scale and quality in infrastructure rollout Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward achieving holistic rural development, the Odisha government has unveiled Mission PoWaR (Power, Water and Roads) — an integrated initiative aimed at providing uninterrupted electricity, clean drinking water, and last-mile road connectivity across the…

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Odisha’s Millet Model to Go National, Says Union Agriculture Minister

Puja Devjani Mishra05 mins

State’s MSP procurement, processing push, and farmer-centric support place Odisha at the forefront of a lucrative Shree Anna economy Bhubaneswar : Odisha’s millet movement—already celebrated as a social and nutritional success—is increasingly proving to be a profit-driven model for farmers, earning high praise from Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Speaking at…

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Centre Clears AMNS Slurry Pipeline Through Odisha, Boosting State’s Role in Eastern Steel Corridor

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Project to enhance mineral logistics, reduce carbon footprint, and strengthen Odisha’s position as a key industrial transit hub Bhubaneswar : In a move that strengthens Odisha’s strategic importance in India’s mineral and steel supply chain, the Ministry of Steel has approved ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s (AMNS India) proposal to build a major iron ore slurry…

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Gadkari Pushes for Quality-Driven Road Designs, Announces ₹1,000 Crore for Odisha

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Union Minister Urges Engineers to Prioritise Safety, Strong DPRs; Odisha Seeks Greater National Highway Focus Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari called for a fundamental shift in India’s approach to road construction, stressing that quality, safety, and expert-led design must take precedence over low-cost tendering practices. Speaking at the inauguration of…

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Odisha Clears ₹150.63-Crore Ring Road and Embankment Project in Sundargarh

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New Ib River Protection Work Aims to Reduce Flooding, Improve Connectivity Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen flood protection and connectivity in western Odisha, the state government has granted administrative approval for constructing a ring road and embankment along the Ib river in Sundargarh town. The project, sanctioned under the Comprehensive Flood Management (CFM)…

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