Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move to empower women in Odisha, two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sambalpur, and the World Skills Centre to provide specialized training for women across various fields. The goal is to equip them with the necessary skills to become self-sufficient and thrive in the…
Bhubaneswar: A new study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) reveals that Odisha has the potential to create approximately 10 lakh new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs and attract INR 3.5 lakh crore (USD 42 billion) in investments by 2030 across key green sectors. These sectors include energy transition, circular economy, and bio-economy with…
Bhubaneswar: At the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, Odisha’s rich film heritage was celebrated, with Minister of Industries, Skill Development & Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain recognizing the industry’s illustrious history and promising future. In his speech at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, Swain highlighted the milestones in the development of Odia cinema, starting from…
Bhubaneswar: The Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 concluded on a resounding note, securing an unprecedented ₹16.73 lakh crore in investment commitments across 593 projects, with the potential to create 12.88 lakh jobs across more than 20 sectors. The event marked a transformative milestone for Odisha, positioning the state as a premier destination for…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its position as a hub for agricultural innovation and food processing, the Odisha government signed 17 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with various investors during the plenary session on ‘Agri Industry & Food Processing’ on the second day of the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025. Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Singh Deo,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and resource-efficient economic growth with a dedicated session on Circular Economy at the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025. The session, organized by the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department in collaboration with the State Pollution Control Board, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to…
Satapada: Duryodhan Pradhan, a distinguished social worker and a pioneer of social justice from Satapada, Puri, passed away at the age of 83. He breathed his last on January 27 at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar: The two-day Review Meeting of District Social Security Officers was successfully held at Lok Seva Bhavan, State Secretariat, focusing on the implementation and improvement of various social security initiatives across Odisha. On the second day of the event, field-level officers visited the Integrated Infrastructure Complex (IIC) at Khudupur, Jatni, where they reviewed ongoing schemes…
Bhubaneswar: The Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 witnessed a landmark sectoral session on Healthcare, Pharma, and Biotechnology, themed “Universal Health and Wellness in Odisha.” The session brought together key policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to explore the state’s growing potential in medical research, healthcare infrastructure, and biotech innovation. Speaking at the event, Science…
Bhubaneswar: On the second day of Utkarsh Odisha: Make In Odisha Conclave 2025, the Department of Tourism hosted a sectoral session titled “Celebrating Connections: Elevating MICE and Wedding Tourism as Catalysts for Economic Growth”. The session brought together industry leaders, government officials, and investors to explore the immense potential of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE)…
