Bhubaneswar: To enhance agricultural productivity and reduce post-harvest losses, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the “Financial Assistance to Cold Storages” scheme. The initiative aims to strengthen cold storage facilities across the state by providing financial support to private entrepreneurs and reviving defunct units. The scheme, set to be implemented over a five-year period from…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has established the 6th State Finance Commission, appointing a chairman and four members to steer its work, as per a notification issued by the Finance Department today. The commission has been formed under Article 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution of India, along with provisions outlined in the Odisha Finance Commission…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, in a significant push toward industrial growth and employment generation, approved 17 investment proposals worth ₹3,883.72 crore at the 134th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting held today. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, cleared projects across 15 diverse sectors, including Steel, Iron & Ferro Alloys, Power…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 24: In a significant move toward enhancing energy efficiency, senior officials of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) presented forthcoming strategies for energy conservation at a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Kharavela Bhawan on Wednesday. The meeting explored collaborative efforts…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable development, the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change (FE&CC) Department of Odisha has signed three significant agreements with leading institutions. These collaborations aim to address climate change challenges, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable livelihoods across the state. Under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive step toward strengthening the state’s healthcare system, the Odisha Cabinet has approved amendments to the Odisha Medical & Health Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2017, aimed at regulating the recruitment, promotion, and service conditions of Medical Officers in the Odisha Medical and Health Services (OMHS) Cadre. This…
Bhubaneswar: In a key step towards enhancing healthcare infrastructure, the Odisha Cabinet has approved amendments to the Odisha Medical Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Dental Surgeon) Rules, 2022, enabling the recruitment of over 100 Dental Surgeons in the state. According to an official release, the amendments streamline the recruitment process by…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced an ambitious rural development scheme, “Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha,” aimed at addressing critical gaps in rural infrastructure and fostering inclusive growth across the state. With a budgetary outlay of ₹5,000 crore over five years, including ₹1,000 crore allocated for 2024-25, the scheme focuses on sustainable projects to enhance rural…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push for educational reform, the Odisha government has approved a ₹11,939.41 crore proposal to upgrade and transform 6,794 government-run primary schools into model schools under the Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalaya (GMAPV) Scheme. The initiative aims to establish at least one model elementary school in every Gram Panchayat, focusing on inclusivity…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward financial restructuring in the energy sector, the Odisha State Cabinet has approved a government guarantee of ₹3108.21 crore for GRIDCO Ltd. This move is aimed at enabling the company to refinance high-interest loans with lower-interest borrowings, easing its financial strain and benefiting consumers. The guarantee, issued by the Energy…
