State-level committee focuses on better fund utilisation, monitoring, and long-term development planning Bhubaneswar : A high-level meeting of the State Level Committee of District Mineral Institutes (DMIs) was held at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to review the implementation and utilisation of the District Mineral Fund (DMF) across the…
State aims for self-sufficiency in protein-rich food and rural income generation through poultry farming Bhubaneswar : Odisha has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce 500 crore eggs annually by 2029, marking a major step toward achieving nutritional self-sufficiency and strengthening the rural economy. Announcing the target at the state-level World Egg Day celebration held at…
New schemes to link rivers, expand irrigation potential, and manage floods and droughts across the state Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward strengthening Odisha’s water management and agricultural infrastructure, the state cabinet on Thursday approved three landmark initiatives worth nearly ₹21,147 crore. The measures aim to conserve surface water, expand irrigation potential, and tackle…
Move aimed at improving Ease of Doing Business, promoting entrepreneurship, and creating more employment opportunities across the state Bhubaneswar : In a major policy decision aimed at promoting business-friendly reforms and enhancing employment generation, the Odisha Cabinet approved the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 during its 28th meeting held at Lok Seva…
Agreements with ReNew E-Fuels and UltraTech Cement mark a new milestone in state’s renewable transition Bhubaneswar : In a major boost to Odisha’s renewable energy transition, the Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) has formalised renewable energy (RE) banking agreements with two leading industrial entities—ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW and UltraTech Cement Ltd for…
Artificial intelligence to drive real-time monitoring, offender profiling, and hotspot prediction across forest regions Bhubaneswar : The Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and NTT DATA, has officially launched the Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) — an advanced AI-driven platform designed to revolutionize…
New facilities in Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur to boost aquaculture, farmer income, and food security Bhubaneswar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stones for two major fisheries and aquaculture projects in Odisha — a state-of-the-art wholesale fish market at Pandara in Bhubaneswar and an integrated aqua park at Hirakud in Sambalpur…
Over the past decade, Odisha has been steadily transforming its economic identity — shifting from a resource-based, traditional state to one that increasingly values innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. What once was a peripheral player in India’s startup map is now emerging as a serious contender in the eastern region, backed by supportive policies, institutional mechanisms,…
MoU signed with CTTC Bhubaneswar to enhance employability and create sustainable livelihoods Bhubaneswar : In a major step towards empowering rural communities, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has launched a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on skill development and employability enhancement for rural youth in Odisha. The…
East Coast Railway posts double-digit rise in freight loading and revenue, driven by efficient operations and industry partnerships Bhubaneswar : The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has recorded an impressive performance in both freight and passenger transportation during the first half (April–September) of the 2025–26 financial year, reflecting strong operational efficiency and rising demand across key…
