Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana–Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY-GJAY) to strengthen beneficiary support and ensure round-the-clock access to scheme-related services. The directions were issued by CEO of the State Health Assurance Society (SHAS), Dr Brundha D, during a review meeting on the implementation…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has proposed a pilot Bus Priority Lane initiative on two major corridors in Bhubaneswar, aiming to reduce congestion, improve bus travel times and make public transport more reliable and efficient. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Housing & Urban Development Department Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee at…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has strengthened its push towards emerging technologies with the inauguration of an Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and Japan Centre of Excellence in Bhubaneswar, along with a Japanese SAP Software Global Capability Centre (GCC). The facilities, established at the NITKAL Enterprise Services campus, are aimed at supporting advanced technology adoption, industry-oriented skill development and…
Bhubaneswar: Recognising the coordinated efforts behind successful criminal prosecutions, the Odisha Police on Wednesday felicitated 66 police officers and government lawyers for their contribution to investigation, prosecution and securing convictions in sensitive and important cases. The felicitation ceremony, organised by the Crime Branch at Police Bhawan, was attended by Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government cleared a set of proposals covering digital technology, energy, irrigation, agriculture, child welfare and administration, with the State Cabinet approving 10 proposals from six departments at its 46th meeting. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan, considered proposals from the Electronics and Information Technology, Energy,…
Bhubaneswar: Farmers in Odisha need not worry about paddy procurement due to their status in the AgriStack farmers registry, the State Cabinet clarified on Wednesday, assuring that AgriStack registration has no bearing on registration under the Paddy Procurement Automation System (PPAS). The clarification followed discussions in the Cabinet meeting over media reports highlighting difficulties faced…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to continue its support for children living in difficult circumstances, with the State Cabinet approving the extension of the Jashoda scheme and its sub-scheme Ashirbad for another five years. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on August 12. The schemes…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a major irrigation expansion plan targeting water-deficit and upland areas, with the State Cabinet clearing the Parbati Giri Mega Lift Irrigation Project at an estimated cost of ₹12,458.04 crore. The project, to be funded entirely from the state’s own resources, will be implemented over five years from 2026-27 to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a set of amendments to the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy (OREP), 2022, aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment, attracting fresh investments and making green power more affordable for consumers. The decision was taken at a State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday. The amendments…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to take its digital governance system to the next level with the State Cabinet approving the implementation of OSWAS 3.0 at a negotiated cost of ₹122.60 crore, excluding taxes. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd, which had earlier developed the system, has been selected for the five-year project. The upgraded platform will…
