In a significant move towards the development and empowerment of approximately one crore tribals in Odisha, the state government, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has approved the launch of the ‘LABHA’ scheme. LABHA, an acronym for Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya, is a 100% state-funded Minimum ...

Koraput Kalajeera Rice Gets GI Tag: Odisha’s ‘Koraput Kalajeera Rice’, which is famous for its unique aroma and nutritional value, was granted the Geographical Indications (GI) status. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 2023 It is also called the ‘Prince of Rice’. This highly ...

Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates Utkela Airport in Odisha: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has inaugurated Utkela Airport in Odisha. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 2023 It has been developed as a regional airport under the UDAN scheme of the ...

Tata Steel and ACME Group Join Forces For India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project Worth Rs 27,000 Crore In Odisha: In a significant partnership, ACME Group, a prominent renewable energy company, has joined forces with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd. (TSSEZL) to establish an expansive green ...

Odisha widens ambit of Social Security Scheme: The Odisha Government has expanded the scope of the Social Security Scheme to 50 additional categories of unorganised workers, including delivery boys, boatmen, and photographers. The scheme intends to give financial assistance in the event of an ...

Naveen Patnaik Becomes 2nd Longest-Serving CM in Indian History: Naveen Patnaik of Odisha has become the second longest serving chief minister of a state in India with a tenure of 23 years and 139 days on Sunday, surpassing the record of former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu. Patnaik, ...

Odisha govt approved Kui language inclusion in 8th schedule: Odisha state cabinet approved a proposal to recommend the inclusion of the Kui language in the eighth schedule of the Constitution of India. Aim: Help in the preservation, promotion, and propagation of the language and culture. ...

Odisha announces state forest rights scheme: Odisha government has launched the ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’ to saturate recognition of rights pertaining to the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and speed up the post-rights recognition activities within the prescribed time frame. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: ...

HM approves release of ₹6,194 crore disaster relief fund to 19 States: Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the release of Rs 6,194.40 crore to 19 states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Daily current affairs quiz: July 2023 The amount includes Rs 1,209.60 crore as a ...

Odisha CM unveils Dakota aircraft for public viewing in Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday unveiled the iconic Dakota aircraft of legendary leader Biju Patnaik for public viewing at the Bhubaneswar Airport here on the 107th birth anniversary of the former CM of Odisha. The ...