Bhubaneswar: Odisha has set an ambitious target of laying the foundation stones for more than 30 Instream Storage Structures (ISS) by the end of 2026 as part of efforts to expand water storage capacity and strengthen water availability across the state. The Water Resources Department is expediting preparatory work for the projects, which are aimed…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to deepen the role of startups in delivering government programmes and creating new market opportunities, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg calling for closer government-industry collaboration and greater use of emerging technologies across sectors. The issue came up for discussion during a review of the state’s startup ecosystem at Lok Seva Bhawan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will intensify its road safety drive with coordinated enforcement, infrastructure upgrades and faster emergency response as the State Government prepares to roll out a monthly ‘Zero Fatality Week’ campaign from September. The first week of every month from September to March will be dedicated to the campaign, with the government directing district administrations…
Bhubaneswar: Work on four new colleges under the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has gained momentum, with Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) prepared, campus sites identified and ₹50 crore sanctioned for the institutions. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo reviewed the progress of the four…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has launched a dedicated digital storefront for its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on MSME Global Mart, seeking to expand their visibility and connect them with buyers in domestic and international markets. Chief Secretary Anu Garg launched the Odisha State e-Pavilion on Thursday in the presence of National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to move towards an end-to-end digital registration system with the State Government proposing amendments to the Registration Act, 1908, to facilitate paperless deed registration and integrate registration records with land and other government databases. A high-level meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari at Lok Seva Bhawan discussed…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation (OSCSC) on Thursday marked its 47th Foundation Day, with Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krishna Chandra Patra commending the corporation for ensuring timely delivery of essential commodities to beneficiaries under the Public Distribution System (PDS). Addressing the foundation day programme as chief guest, Patra said the corporation…
Bhubaneswar: Ensuring access to homestead land and protecting property rights of persons with disabilities emerged as a key concern at a meeting of the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities in Bhubaneswar, with officials discussing gaps in existing provisions and ways to make government schemes more accessible. The seventh meeting of the Commission, chaired by…
Bhubaneswar: From new industrial zones and improved rail and road connectivity to heritage tourism and a proposed science and innovation hub, Khordha is looking at an ambitious development roadmap as Odisha steps up efforts to align district-level growth with its long-term vision for 2036 and 2047. The roadmap featuring 25 strategic projects was presented by…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s industrial expansion received another push with the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) approving 37 land proposals for industrial and MSME projects at a meeting of its Land Allotment Committee held on September 2. The approvals include 24 proposals for major industrial projects and 13 for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The…
