Bhubaneswar: Odisha has cleared 27 major investment projects worth ₹2,47,115.70 crore across 15 districts, with the proposals expected to generate 50,162 jobs, as the state seeks to expand its industrial base into data centres, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green energy and other emerging sectors. The approvals were granted at the 46th meeting of the High-Level Clearance…
Bhubaneswar: A coffee grown under the shade of mango, jackfruit and citrus trees in the hills of Koraput has found an unexpected place on the global stage. Tiger Bright, a premium Arabica coffee cultivated by tribal farmers in Koraput, was served as a gift to guests at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, taking the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has launched the state-level campaign for the Viksit Bharat Youth Leadership Dialogue (VBYLD)-2027, inviting young people aged 15 to 29 to share ideas and innovative solutions for the vision of a developed India by 2047. Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated the initiative at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Implemented…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to take its indigenous specialty rice varieties, particularly Kalajeera rice, to a larger commercial market through advanced research, value addition and stronger market linkages, with the state government exploring a collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The issue was discussed during a meeting between Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to deepen the role of startups in delivering government programmes and creating new market opportunities, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg calling for closer government-industry collaboration and greater use of emerging technologies across sectors. The issue came up for discussion during a review of the state’s startup ecosystem at Lok Seva Bhawan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to strengthen its disaster preparedness with technology and ground-level risk data, with the state disaster management authority entering into separate partnerships with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and CivicDataLab to improve risk assessment, forecasting and emergency decision-making. The two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), signed by the Odisha State Disaster Management…
Bhubaneswar: For Runu Pradhan, a tailor from Ward No. 9 of Phulbani Municipality, building a house was not just about owning a roof over her head. It was about securing a future for her two daughters after years of financial and personal hardship. A widow and the sole breadwinner of her family, Runu sustained her…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is set to host the first Shakti Summit – State WCD Leadership Conclave from September 1 to 3, bringing together senior women and child development officials from 25 states to deliberate on strengthening institutional mechanisms for women’s safety, protection and empowerment. The three-day summit is being organised by the National Commission for Women…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is stepping up efforts to make the upcoming Kalibeti and Mudamba Industrial Estates in Khordha district operational and investor-ready, with a focus on infrastructure, sustainability and workforce mobility. Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, and IDCO Chairperson Usha Padhee conducted a field inspection of both industrial estates and reviewed…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking at a long-term, integrated strategy to protect its 573-km coastline from climate-related risks, with the proposed ARISE project focusing on coastal erosion, community livelihoods, biodiversity and sustainable economic development. A high-level meeting on the proposed Adaptive Resilience Investment in Coastal Systems on Economics (ARISE) Project was held at Lok Seva Bhawan…
