Odisha Affairs
CategoryOdisha Launches 'Chief Minister Annapurna Yojana' to Boost Food Security
Eligible beneficiaries across the state will receive an additional 5 kg of free rice per month.
Chief Minister Announces Completely Free Education from KG to PG
The universal education mandate removes tuition fees across all government institutions in Odisha.
Similipal Biosphere Reserve Registers Record Increase in Endangered Wild Orchid Species
A dedicated botanical survey documents 94 distinct orchid varieties thriving inside the core sanctuary areas.
Odisha Government Rolls Out 'Sujal 2.0' to Expand Urban Household Tap Connections
The second phase of the flagship drinking water mission targets 100% smart metering across 45 urban local bodies.
Odisha Sports Department Partners with Tata Steel to Establish Elite Archery Academy
The high-performance sports base in Sundargarh will scout and nurture raw rural talent for global stages.
Panchayati Raj Department Approves ₹420 Crore Rural Mission for Hilly Terrains
The funding scales up gravity-flow drinking water projects and cold agricultural rooms in block segments.
Odisha Government Announces Unified Single-Window Portal for MSME Registrations
The new integrated platform lowers compliance bottlenecks and targets a 15-day automated processing timeline.
Odisha Mass Education Department Orders Emergency Rectification of 1,600 Textbook Errors
A high-powered review committee is formed to clear factual discrepancies in primary and secondary school materials.
High Court Mandates State-Wide Standard Operating Procedure for Ancient Monument Safety
The judicial directive forces structural safety audits across heritage temples experiencing heavy footfall.
Odisha Government Sanctions Structural Blueprint for ₹47,600 Crore Mega Projects
High-level administrative approvals finalized ahead of the major infrastructure rollout in Mayurbhanj and Jharsuguda.
Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal Integrates Advanced AI-Driven Traffic Management System
The smart transit upgrade aims to reduce daily scheduling delays and automate passenger bay allocations.
Chilika Development Authority Launches Comprehensive Year-Long Dolphin Tracking Project
The initiative deploys underwater hydrophones to map the exact movement patterns of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins.
Odisha Government Allocates ₹1,200 Crore to Revamp State-Run Cold Storage Network
A new multi-departmental task force is set to revive defunct cold stores to shield farmers from distress selling.
High-Level World Bank Technical Mission Concludes REWARD Program Review
International team evaluates watershed management and climate-resilient farming success in interior Odisha.
Odisha Proposes Major Spelling Changes for 64 Historic Locations
A state panel aims to eliminate colonial-era Anglicized names and restore original Odia linguistic identities.