Odisha

Odisha Govt Announces ₹30,000 Monthly Honorarium for Padma Awardees

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a monthly honorarium of ₹30,000 for all living Padma awardees from Odisha. This move will benefit 55 distinguished recipients, recognizing their contributions to society and honoring their achievements on behalf of the state.

The newly introduced honorarium is expected to cost the state exchequer ₹2 crore annually, underscoring the government’s commitment to celebrating the accomplishments of its esteemed citizens. Odisha’s Padma awardees, who have excelled in diverse fields including arts, social work, literature, and public affairs, will receive the financial support starting immediately.

Bureau The News Hashtag

Recent Posts

Odisha Reviews TCF Partnership to Accelerate Viksit Odisha Vision 2036 Implementation

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Wednesday reviewed the progress of its collaboration with The Convergence…

6 minutes ago

DRDO Successfully Flight-Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at Odisha’s Chandipur

Bhubaneswar/Chandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long…

2 hours ago

Alumni Contribute ₹288 Crore to Odisha’s Govt School Development Drive

Bhubaneswar: More than 11.56 lakh former students have joined hands with their alma maters under…

3 hours ago

Odisha Police Launch e-Zero FIR System to Fast-Track Cyber Fraud Cases

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police on Wednesday rolled out the e-Zero FIR System for cyber-enabled financial fraud…

4 hours ago

Odisha to Link PM Surya Ghar Scheme with PMAY, Announces ₹3,708-Crore Power Safety Plan

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government plans to integrate the PM Surya Ghar Yojana with its housing…

4 hours ago

Odisha Plans New Revenue Bhawan, Disaster Management Hub in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has set timelines for the construction of key infrastructure projects under…

4 hours ago