Odisha’s Madhu Babu Pension Yojana to Include 4 Lakh More Beneficiaries

Bhubaneswar: Responding to the persistent demands from various districts, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sanctioned the inclusion of an additional four lakh beneficiaries under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana. This move raises the total number of beneficiaries from 32.75 lakh to 36.75 lakh, demonstrating the government’s commitment to extending social security nets across a wider spectrum…

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Odisha’s ‘Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana’ to Include 30,000 More Artists

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the expansion of the ‘Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana’ and to include 30,000 artisans in the flagship scheme of the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department. The decision was made following proposals from artists and their organizations during the Chairman’s district visits related to the 5T initiative. Under the existing…

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Tourism Extravaganza in Odisha: Odisha Travel Bazar 2023-24 Set to Ignite Wanderlust

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to propel the tourism sector in Odisha and foster collaborations on a national and global scale, the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) are set to co-host the 5th Edition of Odisha Travel Bazar (OTB) 2023-24. This flagship exhibition, scheduled…

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WCD signs MoU With OSDMA to strengthen Odisha’s Disaster Management Capabilities 

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance Odisha’s preparedness for natural calamities, the Department of Women and Child Development has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Odisha Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA). The signing ceremony took place at the State Institute for Women and Children (SIWC) campus in Bhubaneswar. Minister of Women and Child…

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Odisha Launches Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Programme to Combat Lymphatic Filariasis

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Health and Family Welfare, is set to kick off the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme from 10th to 19th February 2024 to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) in seven endemic districts of Odisha. The targeted districts include Bolangir, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack, Kandhamal, Khordha, and Nayagarh. A state-level media sensitization workshop was conducted…

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Odisha Govt Partners with GMR Aero Academy to Boost Aviation Skilling

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards enhancing skill development in the aviation sector, the Odisha government has forged a collaboration between the Skill Development and Technical Education Department, Commerce and Transport Department, and GMR Aero Academy (GMRAA). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in a ceremony attended by Minister of Commerce and Transport Tukuni…

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