Bhubaneswar: In a major review of welfare initiatives, the progress of various schemes and programmes of the Odisha Government’s Women and Child Development (WCD) Department was assessed at a high-level meeting here on Thursday, in the presence of Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to accelerate the growth of the food processing sector and strengthen rural livelihoods, the Odisha government on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhavan. The review comes in…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step to reshape Odisha’s development trajectory, the state government has earmarked ₹200 crore in the 2026–27 Budget for a dedicated Rural–Urban Transition initiative, aimed at steering rapid urban growth in a planned, sustainable and inclusive manner. With several peri-urban areas and fast-growing Gram Panchayats organically transforming into urban clusters, the Housing…
New Delhi: In a significant public health intervention aimed at cutting India’s cervical cancer burden, the Union government is preparing to launch a nationwide free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for adolescent girls, Health Ministry sources said on Thursday. The initiative will offer voluntary and cashless vaccination to girls aged 14 years through the public…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major leap towards emerging as a leading adventure tourism destination in eastern India with the launch of the ‘Go-Adventure’ portal and the signing of two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday. The initiatives were unveiled by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida at a programme held at Lok Seva Bhavan. Along…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has etched its name in global craft history by setting two new world records in terracotta craft production at the “Grand Terracotta Craft Competition” organised by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department. The feat, officially recognised by the World Book of Records, celebrates both the scale and excellence of the state’s traditional clay…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to reshape urban mobility, with the 2026–27 State Budget allocating ₹421 crore to expand electric public transport and strengthen technology-driven mobility systems across cities. The investment underscores the government’s focus on clean energy adoption, efficient public transport and commuter-centric urban development. At the heart of this transformation is…
Bhubaneswar: With a renewed push to accelerate women-led development across Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Sunday reviewed district-wise performance of schemes implemented under the Mission Shakti Department, focusing on outcomes, fund flow, and grassroots impact during the current financial year. The high-level review examined the progress of flagship programmes, bank credit linkages, interest…
Bhubaneswar: The State Higher Education Department has sanctioned ₹1.73 crore under the ‘Ama Gourav Ama College’ scheme for development works in 11 colleges and one university across Odisha. The financial assistance will be utilised to upgrade academic and campus infrastructure, with emphasis on creating modern and student-friendly learning environments. The institutions selected for funding include…
Bhubaneswar: UNICEF Odisha, in collaboration with Odisha Women in Media, organised a media workshop titled “Healthy Plates, Happy Lives” in Bhubaneswar on Friday, bringing together journalists and media professionals to strengthen reporting on children’s and adolescents’ nutrition. The workshop focused on how food environments – what is affordable, visible, and heavily marketed – shape children’s…
