Odisha

Odisha Launches Unified Health Insurance Scheme

April 12, 2025

Recently, Odisha introduced a comprehensive health insurance scheme to enhance healthcare access for its citizens. The initiative merges the central Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana with the state-specific Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. This move aims to provide better ..

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Melioidosis in Odisha

March 17, 2025

Recent studies have brought into light the growing concern of melioidosis, particularly in Odisha. Research indicates that South Asia accounts for portion of global melioidosis cases. The collaboration between microbiologists and climate scientists aims to understand the conditions that facilitate ..

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Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha Scheme

February 10, 2025

The ‘Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme was launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Jankia, Khurda district. This initiative seeks to transform rural areas in Odisha by bridging the development gap between urban and rural regions. With a ..

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Odisha’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Initiatives

February 8, 2025

The “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) scheme was launched in India to combat gender imbalance and improve the child sex ratio. Odisha has implemented several initiatives under this scheme to empower girls and prevent child marriage. These initiatives focus on ..

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Odisha Villages Receive Direct Funds for Forest Protection

January 24, 2025

The Odisha government is initiating project to empower local communities in forest management. As part of a new phase under the Forest Rights Act, 100 villages are set to receive direct funding into their bank accounts. This initiative aims to ..

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Odisha Launches Initiatives to Expand Milk Procurement Capacity

January 15, 2025

The dairy sector in Odisha is set for a major transformation. Recent initiatives, inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, aim to enhance milk production and improve nutritional outcomes. These initiatives focus on increasing milk procurement capacity ..

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Odisha Joins AB PM-JAY Health Scheme

January 14, 2025

The National Health Authority (NHA) of India has recently signed a Memorandum of About (MoU) with the State Health Agency of Odisha. This agreement marks milestone as Odisha becomes the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan ..

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Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme Launched in Odisha

January 7, 2025

The Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to reduce the dropout rate among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Odisha. The scheme provides a ..

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Odisha Declares Unseasonal Rain a Natural Calamity

January 4, 2025

In December 2023, Odisha experienced unprecedented unseasonal rainfall, leading to crop damage. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this weather event as a natural calamity during the ‘Krushi Odisha Conclave’ in Bhubaneswar. This declaration aims to expedite compensation for farmers ..

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Centre Allocates Funds to Rajasthan and Odisha for Rural Developmnet

December 27, 2024

The Union Government has allocated funds for rural local bodies in Rajasthan and Odisha for the financial year 2024–25, which aims to empower local governance and enhance community development. Financial Breakdown for Rajasthan Rajasthan has received ₹560.63 crore as the ..

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