In a landmark step toward urban transformation, the Government of Odisha has launched a visionary initiative titled ANKUR – Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation and Reforms.Spearheaded by the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, ANKUR is envisioned as a strategic platform to ...

Similipal, a rich ecological region in Odisha, was officially declared the 107th National Park of India and second in Odisha on April 24, 2025, covering 845.70 sq km across 11 forest ranges.Known for its biodiversity—including 55 mammals, 361 bird species, and being a major tiger reserve—this move ...

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has introduced the state budget for the financial year 2025-26, with total expenditures reaching ₹2.90 lakh crore. This budget, which was presented on February 17, 2025, focuses on key areas such as agriculture, irrigation, and rural development, aiming to ...

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched the ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme in Jankia, Khordha district. This initiative is designed to boost rural infrastructure development throughout Odisha. With a budget of ₹5,000 crore over five years, the scheme will prioritize ...

In a significant advancement for sustainable energy, Avaada Group has partnered with Casale to develop a green ammonia plant in Gopalpur, Odisha, with a capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day (TPD). This collaboration focuses on harnessing renewable energy and utilizing cutting-edge ammonia production ...

The Odisha state government has announced a significant welfare measure for individuals who were jailed during the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. As of January 1, 2025, all surviving detainees from Odisha will receive a monthly pension of ₹20,000, along with medical coverage and other ...

Odisha became the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), marking a significant advancement in the state’s healthcare landscape. This integration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA) ...

On January 7, 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme at the Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to reduce dropout rates among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students by providing a one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000 to those ...

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has unveiled the Subhadra scheme, a significant initiative under the BJP government. The scheme promises ₹50,000 to one crore women aged 21 to 60 over the next five years, with a total budget allocation of ₹55,825 crore. The funds will be disbursed in annual ...

Odisha has introduced India’s first round-the-clock grain dispensing machine, known as the Annapurti Grain ATM, designed to transform the Public Distribution System (PDS) for ration cardholders. Officially launched by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, this ...