Bhubaneswar : The Ministry of Tourism has reiterated its support for the development of tourism infrastructure in Odisha under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism across the country. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, informed that the ministry has…
Bhubaneswar: With the Kharif season underway, the Odisha government has intensified efforts to ensure timely and adequate availability of fertilizers across the state. A high-level review meeting chaired by Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee was held today at Krushi Bhavan to assess the current supply situation and chalk out…
New Delhi : In a significant step towards aligning India’s scientific ambitions with its Vision 2047, the Government’s flagship BioE3 Policy—short for Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment—was at the heart of a high-level inter-ministerial review held in the national capital today. The meeting, chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, brought together senior officials…
New Delhi: Marking a major overhaul of India’s maritime legal framework, the Rajya Sabha on Friday passed the ‘Bills of Lading, 2025’, replacing a 169-year-old colonial-era law with a streamlined, globally aligned statute. The bill, which had earlier secured the Lok Sabha’s approval, now awaits Presidential assent to become law. The bill, introduced by Union…
New Delhi: India’s river cruise tourism sector is witnessing strong growth, with the number of voyages on National Waterways rising from 371 in 2023–24 to 443 in 2024–25—an impressive 19.4% increase. The upward trend signals the growing popularity of inland waterways as a viable and scenic mode of travel, while also reflecting improved infrastructure and…
New Delhi: To strengthen public participation and investment in tribal development, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) today organised the Delhi Chapter of Adi Shapath—a half-day interactive session with stakeholders working towards the upliftment of tribal communities across India. The event was held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in the national capital. More than 20 stakeholders,…
New Delhi: In a landmark move aimed at promoting inclusive education and improving access to quality academic support, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Avanti Fellows to provide coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET examinations to tribal students across the country. The MoU, formalized today, marks…
New Delhi: India has been officially confirmed as the host of the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 27, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Monday. The host city is expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. The tournament will feature 206 of the…
New Delhi : The Government of India is stepping up efforts to promote homestays as a sustainable model for tourism growth and rural development. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat outlined several key initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism to support…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is rapidly emerging as a dynamic player in India’s civil aviation sector, thanks to the state government’s ambitious New Destination Policy, which is reshaping regional connectivity and boosting global reach. The policy, spearheaded by the Commerce & Transport Department, is delivering transformative results through strategic incentives, infrastructure support, and route facilitation. In a…
