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…
Chennai: As part of the Government of India’s Deep Ocean Mission, the Ministry of Earth Sciences has tasked the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) with the development of the 4th Generation deep-ocean human scientific submersible, “Matsya-6000,” under the Samudrayan Project. This cutting-edge submersible, designed to accommodate three humans within a compact 2.1-meter diameter spherical…
New Delhi: The union government has approved the continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme through the 15th Finance Commission Cycle, extending its implementation up to 2025-26. The move aims to enhance the effectiveness of procurement operations, ensuring remunerative prices for farmers while stabilizing the prices of essential commodities for…
Mumbai: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS – MSME) to facilitate loans of up to Rs. 100 crore for machinery and equipment purchases without collateral. This initiative follows the Union Budget 2024-25 announcement and was unveiled at the post-budget stakeholders’ interaction in Mumbai….
Geneva: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) in Geneva, Switzerland, to initiate discussions on a collaborative PhD fellowship scheme in telecommunications and emerging technologies. This initiative aims to enhance India’s contributions to global telecom research and standards…
