Odisha Clears ₹710 Crore Floating Solar Project by NTPC-SAIL to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity

State approves major green power investment in Sundargarh, signalling a stronger push toward clean energy and job creation Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a ₹710.27-crore floating solar power project by NTPC-SAIL Power Company Ltd in Sundargarh district, marking a major step in the state’s clean-energy expansion. The approval was granted during the 142nd meeting…

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CM Majhi Backs Rourkela Steel Plant Growth Plan

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…

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Centre–State Push for RSP Expansion Gains Momentum in Odisha

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),…

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

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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