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…
Jagatsinghpur: Heritage in Jagatsinghpur is not confined to temples, manuscripts or stone sculptures—it lives on through people who quietly keep traditions, art and collective memory alive. Celebrating this spirit, the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) marked its first anniversary by honouring individuals and groups who have dedicated their lives to preserving the district’s cultural, spiritual and…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its focus on women-led economic growth, the Odisha government on Monday released ₹197.66 crore as interest reimbursement to nearly 2.8 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Interest Refund to SHGs programme. The fourth phase of the initiative was rolled out at Mission Shakti Bhawan in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of India (UBI) at Lok Seva Bhawan for the introduction of a customised Union Super Salary Account for OHPC employees. The MoU was signed in the august presence of Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister, Agriculture…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards strengthening the institutional framework for the promotion and preservation of Odia language, literature and culture, the State Cabinet has approved the recruitment and promotion rules for the newly constituted Odisha Culture Development Service. The new service cadre was created following a Cabinet decision and formally constituted under the Odia…
Bhubaneswar: Breaking traditional barriers in the public transport sector, the Government of Odisha has taken a significant step towards empowering women by inducting women drivers into the AMA Bus services operated by the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). The initiative marks a major push towards gender-inclusive urban mobility and aims to create new livelihood opportunities…
