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Rs 5,024 crore disbursed to over 1 crore women on Women's Day: Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida
Bhubaneswar, March 9: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, on the occasion of International Women's Day, said that the state government had released the second instalment of the Subhadra Yojana and Rs 5,024 crore has been disbursed to 1 crore 64 thousand women.
Odisha government is working to empower women: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
Ganjam, March 8: Asserting that the Odisha government is working to empower women, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said that the government has released the 2nd instalment under the flagship programme Subhadra Yojana.
Odisha govt signs pact with Meta to launch WhatsApp chatbot for public services
Bhubaneswar, March 8: The Odisha government in collaboration with Meta, the US-based technology giant, will soon launch a unified WhatsApp Chatbot to ensure seamless access of various government services by the citizens across the state.
Odisha to celebrate Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24
Bhubaneswar, March 3: The Odisha government announced on Monday that the annual Panchayati Raj Diwas will now be celebrated in the state on April 24, instead of March 5, which marks the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik.
Row over Nepali students: Odisha govt forms high-level panel to probe allegations of ill-treatment
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18: The Odisha Government on Tuesday constituted a high-level fact-finding committee to enquire into the allegations of ill-treatment meted out to students from Nepal by the authorities of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi distributes 6,390 appointment letters in 'Nijukti Mela'
Bhubaneswar, Feb 7: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday handed over appointment letters to 6,390 eligible candidates under nine different government departments during a Nijukti Mela (Job Fair) held at Capital High School Ground here.
Odisha CM asks senior officials to ensure expeditious redressal of people's grievances
Bhubaneswar, Feb 6: Odisha Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has directed all the senior officials and police officers to ensure the quick redressal of grievances of people.
Odisha urges increase in states' share in Central tax revenue to 50 pc
Bhubaneswar, Feb 6: The Odisha government on Thursday proposed the 16th Finance Commission to enhance the share of states in the Central tax revenue to 50 per cent.
'Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha' scheme launched to boost rural economy
Bhubaneswar, Feb 5: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched the flagship 'Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha' (BGBO) scheme during a programme at Jankia in Khordha district.
Odisha CM sanctions Rs 5 lakh for treatment of minor girl suffering from rare disease
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday sanctioned Rs 5 lakhs for the treatment of a minor girl suffering from Xeroderma, a rare skin disorder.
Odisha govt issues guidelines for 'Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha' scheme
Bhubaneswar, Jan 30: The Odisha government has issued guidelines for the implementation of "Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha" (BGBO) scheme that aims to give a significant boost to the rural economy through development of infrastructure.
Odisha govt plans to set up exclusive industrial park to support women entrepreneurs
Bhubaneswar, Jan 29: The Odisha government has decided to set up an exclusive industrial park to support and encourage women entrepreneurs in the state.
Odisha govt aims to establish industries in every district: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar, Jan 28: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday that the state government is heavily focusing on developing infrastructure to set up industries in every district of the state.
Odisha govt approves industrial projects worth Rs 32,736 crore
Bhubaneswar, Jan 25: Ahead of the Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha conclave 2025 scheduled to begin on January 28, the Odisha government on Friday approved several industrial projects with investment worth Rs 32,736 crore spanning various sectors.
Odisha govt approves 17 industrial projects worth over Rs 3,883 crore
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22: The Odisha government on Wednesday approved 17 significant projects amounting to a combined investment of Rs 3,883.72 crores. These projects were approved during the 134th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary of Odisha Manoj Ahuja.
Odisha govt constitutes Sixth State Finance Commission
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22: The Odisha government on Wednesday constituted the 6th State Finance Commission(SFC). The Odisha Finance Department has issued a formal notification regarding the formation of the 6th SFC under the Chairmanship of retired IAS officer, Arun Kumar Panda.
Odisha govt inks key MoUs to tackle climate change challenges
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22: The Odisha Forest, Environment, and Climate Change (FE&CC) Department on Wednesday signed three significant agreements with an aim to tackle climate change challenges, promote sustainable livelihoods, and protect the state's rich biodiversity and coastal ecosystems, an official said.
Odisha Cabinet has approved 10 key proposals
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22: The Odisha Cabinet has approved 10 key proposals during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Wednesday.
Odisha govt revises enrolment age for class 1 to 6+ years
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20: The Odisha government has revised the enrolment age for class 1 to 6+ years as per the mandates under the National Education Policy, 2020.
Padma Awardees of Odisha set to receive monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000
Bhubaneswar, January 16: Odisha state Odia Language Literature and Culture Department has issued a notification on Thursday that Padma Awardees of the state would now receive a monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000 from January.
Odisha govt declares monthly honorarium of Rs 30k for Padma awardees
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16: The Odisha government on Thursday declared to pay an honorarium of Rs 30,000 to the recipients of different Padma Awards from the state. The enhanced honorarium will be provided to the Padma awardees from January this year.
Odisha govt issues notification on implementation of NEP 2020
Bhubaneswar, Jan 15: The Odisha government on Wednesday formally announced regarding the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the state. The Odisha School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department on Wednesday issued a notification in this regard.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches enhanced pension scheme
Bhubaneswar, Jan 15: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched the enhanced pension scheme for elderly persons and persons with disabilities during a state level programme in Keonjhar district.
Pension to Emergency detainees: Loktantra Senani members felicitate Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, Jan 14: The members of Loktantra Senani, an organisation representing individuals detained during the 1975 Emergency, on Tuesday, felicitated Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Bhubaneswar airport upon his return from Delhi over the state government's decision to provide pension and other facilities to those affected during the Emergency period.
Odisha signs MoU for implementation of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, becomes 34th State to implement it
New Delhi, January 13: The National Health Authority on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha in the national capital for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in Odisha.
Pension for detainees during Emergency: Odisha officials told to prepare error-free list of beneficiaries
Bhubaneswar, Jan 14: The District Collectors in Odisha have been asked to prepare a list of persons detained in various jails of the state under different draconian laws during the Emergency period, as the state government has decided to provide pensions and other benefits to the detainees.
Odisha govt signs MoU for implementation of Ayushman Bharat in state
Bhubaneswar, Jan 13: The Health & Family Welfare department of Odisha on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority under the Union Health Ministry for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the state.
Odisha govt announces 3-year sponsorship for Indian kho kho team
Bhubaneswar, Jan 6: The Odisha government on Monday announced a three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian national kho kho team, marking a significant step forward in promoting indigenous sports in the country.