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 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the implementation of key school education programs in Odisha

Bhubaneswar:19/5/25: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the implementation of key school education programs in Odisha with a focus on the state’s efforts under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The review meeting, held in Bhubaneswar, brought together top officials from both the central and state governments. The meeting was attended by Odisha’s School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, Union ...

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Odisha is on the verge of completing a groundbreaking geo-referencing project for its forest lands

Bhubaneswar:19/5/25:Odisha is on the verge of completing a groundbreaking geo-referencing project for its forest lands, a transformative initiative aimed at bolstering conservation, accelerating development, and resolving longstanding disputes. With approximately 95% of the 60,000 square kilometers of forest land already geo-referenced, the project has positioned Odisha as a national leader in forest management. The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), constituted under ...

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Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Unveils Plan to Revamp Odisha Social Welfare Board

Bhubaneswar:19/5/25 a significant step toward bolstering grassroots welfare, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a high-level meeting at the Women and Child Development Department’s conference hall to review and restructure the operations of Odisha’s Social Welfare Board. The meeting focused on enhancing the board’s outreach and impact, aligning with the state government’s people-centric programs. Dy CM Parida emphasised the board’s ...

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Stakeholders Meeting at Sanskruti Bhavan to Strengthen Odia Film Sector

Bhubaneswar:19th May 202:To discuss the comprehensive development of the Odia films and film fraternity, a meeting was held today at the conference hall of Sanskruti Bhavan under the aegis of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. The meeting aimed to address various aspects such as expanding the reach and promotion of Odia cinema, instituting regular State Film Awards and ...

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Deputy Chief Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo’s visit to Bhutan

● Will attend the South Asia Labor Mobility Conference organized by the World Bank ● Deputy Chief Minister Shri Singh Deo will represent India at the international conference Bhubaneswar- 19/05/2025:Deputy Chief Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo visited Bhutan to attend the South Asia Labor Mobility Conference organized by the World Bank.The South Asia Labor Mobility Conference is being organized ...

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Meeting held on new cold storage policy

● So far 82 entrepreneurs have registered ● Interested entrepreneurs are requested to register on GO SUGAM portal as soon as possible ● Advised to take advantage of the financial assistance provided by the government Bhubaneswar- 17.05.2025:A discussion was held between the members of the Odisha Cold Storage Association and the entrepreneurs interested in setting up cold storage under the ...

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The Odisha Mining Corporation celebrated its 70th Foundation Day

Bhubaneswar:16/5/25; The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) recently celebrated its 70th Foundation Day, marking seven decades of contributions to the state’s economic development and industrial progress. The event, held at the OUAT Agricultural Education Hall in Bhubaneswar, highlighted OMC’s journey from a modest financial turnover of ₹1 crore in the 1960s to a staggering ₹23,600 crore in the fiscal year 2024-25. ...

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State-Level National Dengue Day Observed Health Dept urges people to engage in source reduction activities to curb Dengue

Bhubaneshwar Dt. 16.05. 2025 — The Department of Health and Family Welfare observed the National Dengue Day 2025 in the Conference Hall of Combined Health Directorate here today with an aim to enhance public awareness and promoting effective dengue prevention strategies across the state. Dr. Pravakar Sahu, Additional Director of Vector Borne Diseases, welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of ...

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Principal Secy Usha Padhee Convens Joint Review Meeting with senior officials of the Commerce & Transport and Housing & Urban Development Departments

Bhubaneswar:15/5/25: Principal Secretary Usha Padhee convened a joint review meeting with senior officials of the Commerce & Transport and Housing & Urban Development Departments. The meeting focused on fostering greater convergence between departmental initiatives in alignment with the Chief Minister’s vision of a Viksit Odisha. Among the key areas discussed was the timely disbursement of pensions under various social security ...

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Review meeting of Upper Lanth and Lower Indra Irrigation Project held

Bhubaneswar:- 15/05/2025:A review meeting of Upper Lanth and Lower Indra Irrigation Project was held today at the Lok Seva Bhavan Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo. Development Commissioner-cum- Additional Chief Secretary Smt. Anu Garg was also present in this review meeting. Upper Lanth and Lower Indra Project has the potential to change the ...

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