Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to expand high-value and climate-resilient horticulture while improving the quality of farm produce for domestic and international markets, with the government laying emphasis on stronger field-level implementation of schemes and closer engagement between officers and farmers. The priorities were discussed at a state-level conference of horticulture officers organised by the Directorate…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to strengthen the professional and personal well-being of personnel engaged in urban governance through a proposed collaboration between the Odisha Urban Academy (OUA) and Sri Sri University. A high-level meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, was held at Kharabela Bhawan on Thursday…

Bhubaneswar: From stitching and assembling to meeting a massive production target within a fixed deadline, Mission Shakti women across Odisha have taken up a large-scale national campaign initiative, producing 60 lakh National Flags for Har Ghar Tiranga 2026. The target was achieved in full by the stipulated date, with women-led groups from all 30 districts…

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: 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…