Port-based infrastructure and cost efficiency make Odisha a strong contender for next steel plant Bhubaneswar : Paradip in Odisha has emerged as a frontrunner for JSW Steel’s next major expansion project as the company moves closer to its ambitious goal of achieving 50 million tonnes (mt) of steel production capacity within this decade. The Sajjan…
Services to connect Puri with Paradip, Digha, Visakhapatnam and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Bhubaneswar : Cruise tourism in Odisha is set for a major boost as the state government, in collaboration with the Paradip Port Authority (PPA), plans to establish a cruise terminal in Puri. This project aims to connect the holy town with popular…
New facility to boost ESDM ecosystem, generate employment and strengthen India’s semiconductor mission Bhubaneswar : Odisha is set to strengthen its presence in India’s semiconductor sector as SiCSem Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Archean Chemical Industries Ltd, will lay the foundation stone for the state’s second semiconductor manufacturing unit on November 1. The event is…
State targets Viksit Odisha 2036 vision with job creation and rapid industrial development Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has approved 33 industrial projects worth Rs 1.46 lakh crore, aimed at generating around 66,000 employment opportunities across the state. The announcement comes as the government marks 500 days under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, reinforcing its…
₹9,152 crore eco-friendly transport initiative to boost urban mobility over the next decade Bhubaneswar : In a major step towards sustainable urban transportation, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved the launch of Midi Electric Bus services across six major cities of the state. The decision aims to modernise public…
₹294.36 crore initiative to benefit 23,735 farmers and boost meat production Bhubaneswar : In a strategic move to enhance livestock development and meet the rising demand for meat products, the Odisha State Cabinet approved the rollout of the “Small Animal Development” sub-scheme under the Prani Sampad Samruddhi Yojana (PSSY). The initiative, spearheaded by the Fisheries…
33 proposals approved across 14 districts, expected to generate over 66,000 jobs Bhubaneswar : In a major push towards economic growth and industrial development, the Odisha government on Saturday approved 33 large-scale industrial projects with a combined investment of ₹1.46 lakh crore. These projects are expected to create nearly 66,000 employment opportunities across the state….
Five departmental plans cleared during 29th Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Mohan Majhi Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Cabinet held its 29th meeting on October 25, 2025, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The session focused on fast-tracking development initiatives across major sectors,…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi reviews progress, calls for future-ready infrastructure and focus on sports development in Keonjhar Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) to complete the construction of the iconic Kalamandal project in Bhubaneswar by May 2026. The instruction came during a high-level review meeting at…
Government focuses on pulses, oilseeds, and irrigation to empower farmers and cut import dependence Bhubaneswar : In a bid to transform its agricultural landscape beyond paddy dependency, the Odisha government has unveiled a renewed strategy for the Rabi season of 2025–26, focusing on climate resilience, crop diversification, and self-reliance in food production. Deputy Chief Minister…
