Bhubaneswar, July, 25: The Odisha Cabinet chaired by ChiefMinister Naveen Patnaik today approved at least 19 proposals that will have a
transformative impact on key sectors including higher education, livelihood,
drinking water, healthcare and air connectivity.
The Cabinet approved a tender proposal which will enable
starting of construction work of the medical college in tribal dominated
Keonjhar district immediately. This work of about Rs 314 crore will fulfill the
promise of functional medical college in Keonjhar.
starting of construction work of the medical college in tribal dominated
Keonjhar district immediately. This work of about Rs 314 crore will fulfill the
promise of functional medical college in Keonjhar.
The Cabinet also approved another tender proposal of Rs 318
crore for development of drinking water supply infrastructure in Baripada,
Sambalpur, Rourkela and Jharsuguda. The proposed project will ensure adequate
and safe drinking water for over 13.92 lakh population in these cities and enhance
quality of urban life in Odisha.
crore for development of drinking water supply infrastructure in Baripada,
Sambalpur, Rourkela and Jharsuguda. The proposed project will ensure adequate
and safe drinking water for over 13.92 lakh population in these cities and enhance
quality of urban life in Odisha.
This apart, the Cabinet also gave its nod for establishment
of Council for Higher Education to ensure quality of higher education and
promote research in the State, special legislation for regulation of fishing and
sustainable management of fishery resources in Chilika lake.
of Council for Higher Education to ensure quality of higher education and
promote research in the State, special legislation for regulation of fishing and
sustainable management of fishery resources in Chilika lake.
“The Special legislation will not only enhance livelihood
options for the fishermen and lake-dependent people but also protect the
sensitive ecology of the lake,” Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi told
reporters after the Cabinet meeting.
options for the fishermen and lake-dependent people but also protect the
sensitive ecology of the lake,” Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi told
reporters after the Cabinet meeting.
Proposal for reduction of VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)
to one percent from five per cent also got the Cabinet nod which would give a
huge boost to regional air connectivity, linking various possible places of
Odisha more efficiently.
to one percent from five per cent also got the Cabinet nod which would give a
huge boost to regional air connectivity, linking various possible places of
Odisha more efficiently.