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SMILE Scheme Expands to Odisha Cities

December 9, 2024

The SMILE scheme is gaining momentum in Odisha and aims to support marginalized individuals, which focuses on rehabilitation and livelihood. Launched in February 2022, it is a central government project, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Objectives of ..

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Odisha Launches ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’

November 18, 2024

The Government of Odisha has initiated an important step towards sustainable agriculture. In collaboration with ICRISAT, they launched a ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’. This launch took place at the International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods in Bhubaneshwar. Key ..

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Odisha Villages Recognised as Tsunami Ready by UNESCO

November 18, 2024

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO has recently acknowledged 24 tsunami-prone villages in Odisha. This recognition occurred during the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on November 11, 2024. The villages are located across six coastal districts – Balasore, Bhadrak, ..

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Odisha Records Rare Black Panther Sightings in Forests

October 7, 2024

Odisha’s forest officials conducted the “All Odisha Leopard Estimation,” which revealed the presence of rare melanistic leopards, commonly known as black panthers, in three different forest areas. This survey covered 47 forest divisions across the state. What is a Melanistic ..

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Mankidia Community Granted Habitat Rights in Odisha Forests

September 26, 2024

The Mankidia community in Odisha has been granted habitat rights, making them the sixth Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) to receive this recognition under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. This important legal recognition allows the Mankidia to access and manage ..

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Odisha’s Subhadra scheme

September 17, 2024

The Subhadra Yojana is a new scheme launched by the Odisha government to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 74th birthday. It aims to provide financial help to women in the state. Eligible women will receive ₹10,000 per year, helping them ..

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Odisha Unveils India’s First Silicon Carbide Facility

September 7, 2024

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recently led the groundbreaking ceremony for India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing facility. This major project, developed by RIR Power Electronics Limited, is being set up at EMC Park in Info Valley, Bhubaneswar, with a ..

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India Successfully Launches Agni-4 Ballistic Missile in Odisha

September 7, 2024

India recently conducted a successful test of the Agni-4 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), confirming the missile’s performance and technical abilities. What is ..

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India’s First Grain ATM Launched in Odisha

August 9, 2024

Odisha government introduced the state’s first Grain ATM, a new technology designed to improve food distribution under the National Food Security Programme on August 08, 2024. This machine is part of the central government’s Annapurti programme and was developed with ..

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New Snake Eel Species Discovered in Odisha

June 18, 2024

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) at the Gopalpur regional center in Odisha have identified a new species of snake eel. This discovery was made across various estuarine ecosystems within the state. The official name for the new ..

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