Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has launched SAHAJOG, a pioneering initiative by the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department aimed at connecting urban poor families with key social welfare schemes. The initiative was officially unveiled on Thursday by Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra at a state-level launch event in Bhubaneswar. Present at the event were Usha Padhee, Principal…
Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming the state’s commitment to empowering women through enterprise, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 100th anniversary celebrations of the ICC National Women’s Entrepreneurship Council (INWEC) at Bhubaneswar’s Exhibition Grounds on Sunday. Calling the event a “Festival of Nari Shakti,” the Chief Minister said the fair celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of…
Bhubaneswar: To improve governance efficiency and delivery, the Odisha government on Sunday held a high-level meeting chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg to review and streamline the Annual Action Plan for FY 2025-26. The meeting, attended by senior officers of the Planning and Convergence Department, focused on finalising timelines and strategies for preparing…
Bhubaneswar: In a major pro-farmer initiative, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday disbursed ₹1,025 crore as advance financial assistance under the CM-KISAN scheme, benefiting over 51 lakh farmers across the state. The announcement was made during the state-level Farmers’ Day celebrations at the OUAT Agricultural Farm in Baramunda, coinciding with the auspicious occasion…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday reviewed the ‘Jadu Pedi’ (Magic Box) learning kits, aimed at fostering joyful and experiential learning for students in Shishu Vatika, Class 1, and Class 2. Developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the…
Bhubaneswar: Amid a sharp rise in forest fires due to soaring temperatures, Reliance Foundation has launched a collaborative initiative with the Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, local communities, and NGOs to bolster forest fire prevention and mitigation efforts across the state. According to the Forest Survey of India (2021), Odisha’s forest cover spans…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a ₹10 increase in the minimum daily wage for workers across different skill categories. The revised wages will come into effect retrospectively from April 1, 2025. Describing the Chief Minister as a “people’s leader,” officials said the decision underscores his continued commitment to safeguarding the interests…
Bhubaneswar: With the onset of cyclone season approaching, the Odisha government has ramped up its preparedness efforts. A high-level review meeting was held in Bhubaneswar today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to assess the readiness of various departments for potential cyclones and floods. During the meeting, Ahuja stressed the importance of inter-departmental…
Bhubaneswar: To promote inclusive, climate-resilient agriculture, the Government of Odisha and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on key areas including AI-enabled agriculture, precision farming, climate-smart innovations, and enhanced productivity in dairy and fisheries sectors. The multi-year partnership, anchored by the Department of Agriculture and…
Bhubaneswar: In a determined push toward eliminating Measles and Rubella (MR) and strengthening Odisha’s public health framework, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling today unveiled a comprehensive suite of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials. The launch, held at the Directorate of Public Health, marked a key initiative during World Immunization Week 2025,…
