Odisha recognized for data-driven farming initiatives

Odisha to receive Rs 100 crore incentive for Digital Crop Survey Bhubaneswar, Dec 27 : The Centre has formally approved Odisha’s proposals under the Special Central Assistance (SCA), declaring the State eligible for incentives under both components of AgriStack — Rs 100 crore for the successful implementation of the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) and Rs […]

Odisha poised to be top investment hub

Odisha on track to become India’s largest investment hub: CM Majhi Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday expressed confidence that the state is poised to emerge as India’s largest investment hub, citing highly encouraging outcomes from the Odisha Investors’ Meet and Roadshow held in Hyderabad. Addressing the media after […]

Odisha plans diagnostic centres in districts

Odisha plans world-class diagnostic centres in every district by 2026: Dy CM Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 : The Odisha government plans to establish world-class diagnostic and interventional facilities in every district of the state by 2026, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Sunday. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day SUM Ultimate Medicare Meet on […]

Parab showcases Koraput culture, nature, development

Parab celebrates Koraput’s natural wealth, culture, and development: CM Majhi Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday described Koraput as a rare gift of nature, rich in extraordinary beauty, culture, and tradition, while addressing the fourth evening of the National Tribal Festival Parab–2025 at Koraput. The Chief Minister said the […]

Migration Drives Social Development in Odisha

Migration Emerging as Key Driver of Social Development in Odisha: NCDS Study Bhubaneswar, December 20: Migration in Odisha is no longer limited to a labour-market phenomenon but is increasingly influencing social development, wellbeing and regional growth, according to a study conducted by the Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Bhubaneswar. The findings were presented […]

Odisha Pushes Climate-Resilient Agriculture Leadership

Odisha Eyes National Leadership in Climate-Resilient Agriculture Bhubaneswar, December 20: Odisha has taken a major step towards becoming a national leader in climate-resilient agriculture by strengthening collaboration among government departments, research institutions, the private sector and civil society organisations. To advance this goal, the State Government on Saturday convened a high-level inception workshop to formalise […]

Odisha Boosts Women-SHG Role in Transport

Odisha to Strengthen Mission Shakti, Women SHG Role in Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Bhubaneswar, December 20: The Odisha government on Saturday underlined the need to further strengthen the participation of Mission Shakti and Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) to enhance public transport service delivery across the State. The focus was highlighted […]

Odisha plans AI-led governance transformation

Odisha govt keen to use AI in governance for public benefit: Minister Bhubaneswar, Dec 19 : The Odisha government has outlined ambitious plans to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all departments to improve governance and public service delivery, Health and Family Welfare, Electronics and Information Technology and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling said on […]

Braille Book Shortage Hits Odisha Colleges

Shortage of Braille textbooks hits visually impaired UG, PG students in Odisha Bhubaneswar, Dec 19 : Visually impaired students pursuing Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses in government-run higher education institutions in Odisha are facing an acute shortage of Braille textbooks, the State Higher Education Department informed the Orissa High Court. The Court had earlier […]

Odisha Strengthens Position as Investment Hub

Odisha positions itself as India’s next growth engine: CM Majhi Bhubaneswar, Dec 19 : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday asserted that Odisha is poised to emerge as one of India’s key growth engines, underscoring the Odisha Investor Meet as a crucial platform for translating investment intent into tangible outcomes. Addressing industry leaders at […]