Bhubaneswar: Reiterating his government’s focus on participatory governance, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday held a pre-budget consultation with more than 50 experts from diverse sectors, asserting that the State Budget for 2026–27 will be shaped by public inputs to reflect the aspirations of the people. Addressing the consultation meeting in Bhubaneswar, the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated a public consultation process on a proposal to revise the English spellings of 24 place names across the State, including several districts, to better reflect their original Odia pronunciation and safeguard the State’s linguistic and cultural heritage. In a public notice issued on February 4, the Revenue & Disaster…
Bhubaneswar: With the forest fire season approaching, the Odisha Forest Department has intensified its preparedness measures, turning to advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled cameras and drones to strengthen early detection and ensure quicker response to wildfire incidents across the State. Briefing the media at Aranya Bhawan on Wednesday, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests…
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to offer tourists a flexible, private and immersive travel experience, the State Government has introduced Tourism Caravans as a new component of Odisha’s tourism offerings. Three such caravans were flagged off at Dhauli on Wednesday by Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida. The caravans are designed to enable visitors to explore Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has introduced Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification for the first time to ensure timely, transparent and error-free disbursement of Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Input Assistance to eligible farmers across the State. The reform, implemented through the P-PAS (Paddy Procurement Automation System) portal, aims to eliminate the possibility of erroneous or duplicate payments by ensuring…
Bhubaneswar: In a powerful blend of social reform, tradition and women’s empowerment, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana at the sacred shrine of Maa Tara Tarini in Ganjam district, marking a major step towards easing the financial burden of marriage for economically weaker families in Odisha. The launch…
Bhubaneswar: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Monday hosted the State Credit Seminar for 2026–27 in Bhubaneswar and released the State Focus Paper (SFP), projecting a priority sector credit potential of ₹3.15 lakh crore for Odisha in the next financial year. According to the projections, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its leadership in urban sanitation, Odisha on Monday convened a high-level Learning Workshop on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM), bringing policymakers, sector experts and knowledge partners together to chart the next phase of the State’s sanitation journey. Organised by the Housing & Urban Development Department at the Odisha Urban Academy, the workshop…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant overhaul of the Mission Shakti programme, the Odisha government on Monday announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening the identity and digital empowerment of women self-help group members across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said Mission Shakti women will adopt a new, uniform dress code from April 1,…
Rayagada: Giving a major fillip to infrastructure, industry and women-led growth in southern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched development projects worth nearly ₹600 crore in Rayagada district and announced that 80 per cent of jobs in upcoming industries would be reserved for local youth. The Chief Minister unveiled the projects while…
