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Union Minister Inaugurates International Seminar in Bhubaneswar

November 27, 2023

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, kicked off the two-day ‘International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the Legacy of Mahima Cult’ in Bhubaneswar today. The event, organized by a collaboration between the ..

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Odisha Government’s LAccMI Scheme

September 16, 2023

The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has granted approval for the ‘Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI)’ scheme, aimed at establishing a sustainable, affordable, and safe transportation network for passengers and goods across the state. This initiative seeks ..

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Scrub Typhus Claims Lives in Odisha’s Bargarh District

September 15, 2023

Officials in Odisha’s Bargarh district have confirmed at least five deaths due to scrub typhus infections in recent weeks, with four others testing positive for the disease. Two of the deceased were from the Sohela block, while one each was ..

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Odisha Proposes GPS-Enabled Ankle Monitoring for Undertrial Prisoners

September 7, 2023

The Directorate of Prisons in Odisha has submitted a unique proposal to attach GPS-enabled tracking/monitoring devices to the ankles of undertrial prisoners (UTPs), marking a potential first-of-its-kind policy in India. The proposal focuses on attaching tracking devices to UTPs accused ..

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Odisha Government’s Scheme for Improving Banking Penetration

August 14, 2023

The Odisha state cabinet has approved a scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by establishing banking outlets in 4,373 panchayats lacking banking penetration, utilizing a budget of Rs 500 crore. This initiative will be coordinated with six public sector banks ..

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Odisha’s ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’ Scheme

July 22, 2023

The Odisha Cabinet recently made a significant decision to bolster the agricultural sector by approving a provision of Rs. 5700 crore for the implementation of the ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’ scheme. This scheme aims to provide much-needed financial support to farmers, ensuring ..

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‘Ama Odisha, Naveen Odisha’ Scheme

July 11, 2023

The Odisha Cabinet recently approved the ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme, allocating a budget of Rs 4,000 crore. The scheme aims to enhance rural infrastructure and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the state, particularly the Jagannath culture.   Augmenting ..

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Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp

June 27, 2023

The Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp (Odisha Quality Mission) is a collaborative initiative launched by the Government of Odisha, Quality Council of India (QCI), and various industry associations. This mission aims to prioritize and promote quality in different sectors within the state ..

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Odisha Increases Outlay for ABADHA Scheme

June 22, 2023

The Odisha Cabinet recently approved a remarkable ₹1,000 crore increase in the total cost outlay for the ABADHA scheme. The scheme’s primary focus is on Puri, a town renowned for its illustrious Lord Jagannath Temple. With a current total cost ..

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Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav

June 15, 2023

The recently concluded Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav at KIIT, Bhubneshwar witnessed an incredible display of talent and sportsmanship as tribal athletes from across India came together to compete in various disciplines. With a resounding victory in multiple categories, Odisha emerged as ..

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