Bhubaneswar, February 17, 2025: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 9,985 crore for urban development in the Annual Budget 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure enhancement, sanitation, and smart city initiatives to improve the quality of life in urban areas. Key Budgetary Allocations for Urban Development: Mukhyamantri Sahari Vikas Yojana: Rs. 1,100 crore for urban infrastructure and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 23,635 crore for the healthcare sector in the Annual Budget 2025-26, emphasizing public health infrastructure, medical education, and essential healthcare services. The investment aims to improve accessibility, affordability, and quality of healthcare across the state. Key Budgetary Allocations for Healthcare: Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana: Rs. 6,249 crore to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 37,838 crore for the Agriculture and Allied Sectors in the Annual Budget 2025-26, marking a 12% increase over the previous year. This significant investment aims to enhance farmers’ productivity, support agricultural diversification, and ensure sustainable growth in the sector. Key Budgetary Allocations for Agriculture: Samrudha Krushaka Yojana: Rs….
Bhubaneswar, February 17, 2025: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 41,273 crore for education and skill development in the Annual Budget 2025-26, with a strong emphasis on school infrastructure, higher education, and vocational training. Key Budgetary Allocations for Education: School and Mass Education: Rs. 31,185 crore for infrastructure and academic improvement. Rs. 2,960 crore for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced several new initiatives in the Annual Budget 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure, social welfare, digital transformation, and economic development. With a total budget outlay of Rs. 2,90,000 crore, these initiatives aim to drive inclusive growth across various sectors. Major New Initiatives: Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana: Rs. 30 crore allocated to…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented the Annual Budget for FY 2025-26 in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, outlining an outlay of Rs. 2,90,000 crore. The budget emphasizes transformative sectors such as infrastructure, urban development, agriculture, irrigation, capital investment, port-led development, industrialization, and sports. Key Financial Allocations: Category 2024-25 RE (Rs. in crore) 2025-26 BE…
Bhubaneswar: The state-level theatre festival “Rang Sangam” continued to captivate audiences with the staging of “Dana Pani” on its second evening at the Bhanja Kala Mandap. Based on the novel Dana Pani by renowned Odia writer Gopinath Mohanty, the play drew a large crowd, leaving a lasting impression on theatre enthusiasts. The play poignantly depicted…
Bhubaneswar: A one-day Regional Review Conference was held in Bhubaneswar, bringing together officials from five states—Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Kerala. Organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, with support from the Government of Odisha, the conference focused on reviewing welfare schemes and addressing implementation challenges. The inaugural…
Bhubaneswar: To support security and ensure a smooth experience for devotees, the Odisha government has started deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras ahead of the highly anticipated Rath Yatra festival in Puri. With millions of pilgrims expected from across India and abroad, authorities are implementing cutting-edge surveillance systems to monitor and manage large gatherings efficiently. Puri…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a concerning rise in missing persons cases, with 36,420 women and 8,403 children reported missing between 2020 and 2024, according to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. In response to a query from MLA Chakramani Kanhar in the State Assembly, CM Majhi revealed that 421 women and girls were trafficked across state…
