New Delhi: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to formally recognize and uplift wastepickers across India. The agreement marks a significant step toward improving the socio-economic conditions of wastepickers by ensuring access to finance, technology, and a safe, sustainable work environment….
New Delhi: India’s top badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were officially presented with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the nation’s highest sporting honour, by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, at a special ceremony held in New Delhi today. The pair, who rose to…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated WAVES 2025 (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai today, marking a historic moment for India’s creative economy. The summit, hailed as the first of its kind in India, brought together artists, innovators, investors, and policymakers from over 100 countries to foster a…
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…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need for a dynamic and evolving curriculum in public administration, driven by the rapidly changing governance landscape and technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing. Delivering the Convocation Address at the 50th Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) held…
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…
