New Delhi : In a significant step towards aligning India’s scientific ambitions with its Vision 2047, the Government’s flagship BioE3 Policy—short for Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment—was at the heart of a high-level inter-ministerial review held in the national capital today. The meeting, chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, brought together senior officials…
New Delhi: Despite the sweltering heat wave gripping the Northern Region of India since May 17, 2024, the region successfully met its highest ever peak power demand of 89 GW on June 17, 2024. This feat was accomplished by importing 25 to 30% of the region’s power requirements from neighboring regions. Utilities have been advised…
New Delhi: As part of a series of stakeholder consultations, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired an introductory meeting today with representatives from Employers’ Organisations to discuss the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by Union Minister of State…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision aimed at bolstering the delivery of essential services to vulnerable sections of the society, the Odisha State Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has given the nod to the regularization of 504 Contractual Supervisors within the Department of Women and Child Development. These Contractual Supervisors play a…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a three month house-to-house survey to identify persons with COVID symptoms and co-morbid conditions. ASHAs and Anganwadi workers will carry out the survey from May 24. An additional incentive of Rs 1,000 per month for the three months will be given for this. The ASHAs, engaged to…
Bhubaneswar: In commemoration of the First World Odia Language Conference, the Odisha Government has unveiled a special edition of its monthly magazines, Utkal Prasanga and Odisha Review. The release ceremony, led by Information and Public Relations Minister Pradip Kumar Amat, marked a significant moment during the conference. The event witnessed the presence of Principal Secretary…
Bhopal: India’s ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’ received yet another setback on Tuesday as one more feline Pawan died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, the forest official said. Pawan (Indian name) was among eight cheetahs brought from Namibia on September 1, 2022, and they all were released at Kuno National Park (KNP) by Prime…
New Delhi: In a major push towards clean and sustainable urban mobility, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the rollout of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme. The meeting, which focused on implementation plans in Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, and Gujarat, signals a…
Bhubaneswar: An Economic Corridor is to be created in various places in Odisha which are likely to be completed soon. Asit Tripathy, Principal Advisor to Chief Minister and Chairman, Western Odisha Development Council chaired a review meeting on Monday about the development of the economic corridor planning along the Biju Expressway scheduled to be completed by…
Bhubaneswar: A day-long Consultative Workshop on Sustainable Development Goal-5 (Gender Equality): Reimagining Development through a Gender Lens – Inclusive, Safe, Sustainable was organised today by the Planning and Convergence Department, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at Bhubaneswar. The workshop aimed to deliberate on pressing issues surrounding gender equality…
