Bhubaneswar: To encourage higher education and research in agriculture, the Odisha government has approved a monthly stipend for postgraduate and Ph.D. students of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), providing financial support to scholars pursuing agriculture and allied disciplines. The initiative, announced by the Department of Agriculture, follows the efforts of Deputy Chief…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday inaugurated the Jagadguru Kripalu University in Cuttack, calling on higher education institutions to nurture value-based learning, innovation and ethical leadership to help realise the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the President said Odisha has long been a centre of knowledge, culture, spirituality and…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to improve livelihoods in tribal-dominated regions, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved the second phase of the Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeevika Mission (MMJJM 2.0), a ₹2,995-crore programme that aims to benefit around eight lakh tribal and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) households over the next five years. The flagship scheme…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday gave its approval to 11 proposals aimed at strengthening infrastructure, irrigation, urban development and public administration during its 45th meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan. Chief Secretary Anu Garg, who briefed the media after the meeting, said the decisions span six departments and…
Bhubaneswar: With floods affecting several parts of Odisha, the state Health and Family Welfare Department has stepped up its preparedness to prevent disease outbreaks and ensure uninterrupted medical services in affected areas. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials and Chief District Medical and…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push to strengthen irrigation infrastructure and boost agricultural productivity, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved a ₹234.79 crore lift irrigation project under the Parbati Giri Mega Lift Irrigation Scheme to bring nearly 7,700 hectares of farmland in Khurda and Puri districts under assured irrigation. The project, to be implemented under Cluster…
Bhubaneswar: Power supply has been restored to nearly 93 per cent of consumers affected by the recent floods in Odisha, with the state government directing power distribution companies (DISCOMs) to complete restoration work at the earliest while ensuring strict safety measures in inundated areas. The progress was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Additional…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved a ₹133.19 crore lift irrigation project under the Parbati Giri Mega Lift Irrigation Scheme to expand irrigation facilities in Rayagada and Gajapati districts, bringing over 4,050 hectares of agricultural land under assured irrigation. The project, to be implemented under Cluster No. XXXV, involves the execution of four lift…
Bhubaneswar: The Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the 2026–27 academic session commenced across 15 higher education institutions in Odisha on Saturday, marking the rollout of the four-year teacher education course under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programme has been introduced in seven universities and eight government colleges under the Higher Education Department….
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has underscored the critical role of cooperative institutions in strengthening rural livelihoods and agricultural development, with a high-level delegation reviewing the functioning of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in Odisha and calling for greater business diversification, stronger infrastructure and expanded services for farmers. Additional Secretary in the Union Ministry of Cooperation, Pankaj…
