Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday to review the ongoing and proposed aviation infrastructure projects across the state. With a focus on “Aviation and Network Construction Management,” the meeting sought to accelerate development and enhance regional air connectivity in Odisha. At the centre of the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government is making extensive preparations for paddy procurement during the current Rabi season, aiming to ensure transparency, efficiency, and the protection of farmers’ interests. An inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan to finalize arrangements for the statewide procurement drive. The…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated multi-purpose Labour Waiting Centers at Dumduma and Kalpana Chhak in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step toward improving the working conditions and dignity of labourers in the state. These centers, equipped with temporary shelter facilities, clean drinking water, toilets, and adjoining parks, are designed to provide comfort and…
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…
