Bhubaneswar:17/2/23: In a bid to enhance agricultural productivity and support the farmers in Odisha, the state government has been implementing various extension services. However, with the changing times, there is an opportunity for private players to invest in extension services in the command area. Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for a significant portion of the population in Odisha, and ...

Bhubaneswar:17/2/23:Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while addressing the students of IIT Bhubaneswar here on Friday said the next big thing for the Indian government, after delivering schemes on housing, sanitation, bank accounts, is to provide every Indian family with even more opportunities at the next stage. During an interactive session on the theme ‘Youth and Innovation: Propellers of India’s economic ...

Bhubaneswar: 17/2/23::A three-day National Workshop on “Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) in Gram Panchayats Through Adopting Thematic Approaches” by Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India in collaboration with the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, Government of Odisha kicked off today at KIIT Auditorium, Bhubaneswar. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India ...

Bhubaneswar:17/2/23: Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, (OPTCL) has been conferred with the Prestigious “CMD Leadership Award” under State PSE Category. Mishra was felicitated with the award on February 16, at 9th PSU Awards Ceremony held in New Delhi.This Award was in recognition of his stellar leadership, path-breaking technological initiatives in the State Transmission sector and remarkable achievements that accelerated the development ...

Bhubaneswar:17/2/23: Odisha  Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today initiated the 16th phase of the inauguration and ground-breaking for 19 projects in the state. While two projects were inaugurated, a groundbreaking for 17 projects was organized. The investment intent for these projects was received during the Make in Odisha (MIO) Conclave 2022. At an investment of Rs 1650 Crore, 4500 plus employment ...

Bhubaneswar:17/2/23: PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (PM-VIKAS) Yojana announced in the Budget 2023 will benefit the artisans of Odisha, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here today. Addressing a presser here today, Sitharaman, who is on two-day visit to Odisha, said, “All the artisans from Odisha will be greatly benefitted from the PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (PM-VIKAS) Yojana. The artisans in paintings, pattachitra, ...

Bhubaneswar:17/2/23: No State including Odisha will be given special category State status as per the recommendations of the Finance Commission, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. While addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar, the Finance Minister said only Telangana has been given special status on the basis of the terms and conditions that existed during bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. On ...

Bhubaneswar: 17/2/23:Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today arrived in the city here on a two-day visit to Odisha. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP Odisha unit president Samir Mohanty and former ministers KV Singh Deo, Manmohan Samal and Surama Padhy greeted Sitharaman upon her arrival at Biju Patnaik International Airport here. The Union Finance Minister will participate in a post ...

Bhubaneswar16/2/23: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday met the UNICEF’s Representative to India, Cynthia McCaffrey. During the meeting, the Chief Minister CM discussed the ongoing partnership between Odisha and UNICEF to create a conducive climate for children to realise their true potential.At the meeting held in Naveen Nivas, the CM presented McCaffrey with a t-shirt of the Indian National ...

Bhubaneswar:16/2/23: Inaugurating the 3-day Krushi Odisha-2023 at the Bermuda ground here, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid emphasis on farm mechanisation and crop diversification and asked farmers to adopt the latest technology. The 3-day event, organised by Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment department will continue till February 18. The theme of this year’s event is “Emerging Technology in Agriculture”. Addressing the farmers present ...