Odisha Secures Major MoUs to Boost Startup Ecosystem at Utkarsh Odisha 2025

Bhubaneswar: The Utkarsh Odisha 2025 conclave has illuminated new pathways for Odisha’s economic growth, with a focused session, Odisha: A Rising Star in India’s Startup Landscape, marking a key milestone in the state’s ambition to become a hub for startups and entrepreneurship. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, serving as the session’s chief guest, called for…

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India’s Semiconductor Market Set to Reach $103.4 Billion by 2030: IESA Report

Bhubaneswar: India’s semiconductor market is on track to achieve a valuation of $103.4 billion by 2030, driven by the expansion of the country’s $400 billion electronics market, according to the Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA). This projection was shared at the ‘Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025,’ where the IESA also unveiled its…

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Odisha Secures ₹20,900 Crore Investments at Make in Odisha Conclave 2025

Bhubaneswar: The Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 has emerged as a monumental success for the state, attracting ₹20,900 crore in investment proposals across key sectors such as IT/ITeS, electronics, semiconductors, data centers, and related industries. These investments are expected to generate over 49,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing a significant boost to Odisha’s…

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PM Modi Inaugurates Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 and the Make in Odisha Exhibition in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s economic and industrial journey. This event, the largest business summit in the state’s history, has attracted 5-6 times more investors than previous editions. Addressing the gathering,…

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Odisha Gears Up for Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday highlighted the state’s rapid rise as a leading industrial hub in Eastern India during a session with members of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, the Chief Minister described Odisha as a “rising star…

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Odisha Charts Ambitious Course for Planned Urban Development under ‘Biksit Odisha 2036’ Vision

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable urban growth as part of its ambitious ‘Biksit Odisha 2036’ vision. During a high-level review meeting held at Kharavela Bhavan, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra outlined the state’s plans to expand planned townships and revitalize older cities, emphasizing urbanization as a…

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Odisha Govt Appoints Madhusudan Padhi as State Election Commissioner

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed retired IAS officer Madhusudan Padhi as the State Election Commissioner. A notification issued by the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department on Monday confirmed the appointment. The notification stated, “In pursuance of clause (1) of Article 243-K of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Odisha is pleased to…

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Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja Retains Additional Charge as Chief Resident Commissioner in New Delhi

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS, will continue to hold the additional charge of the Chief Resident Commissioner of the Government of Odisha in New Delhi. This announcement was made through a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department on January 24, 2025. The notification stated, “ Manoj Ahuja, IAS (RR-1990),…

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Foundation Stone Laid for Sanskruti Bhawan in Nuapada

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj laid the foundation stone for the much-anticipated “Sanskruti Bhawan” in Nuapada district today. The facility aims to serve as a hub for cultural and literary enrichment in the region. The project, with an allocated budget of ₹14.03 crore, will feature an auditorium on the first floor, a museum on…

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