Odisha CM tables Rs 17,440 crore Supplementary Budget in State Assembly

Bhubaneswar, November 28: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday presented a Supplementary Budget of Rs 17,440 crore in the State Assembly. Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, emphasised that the Supplementary Budget aims to fulfil the requirement of funds for public welfare and developmental activities in the State mainly through reallocation of available […]

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Vedanta announces Rs 1 lakh crore investment in Odisha with a potential to generate 1 lakh jobs

Bhubaneswar, October 23: The Vedanta will make a capital investment of around Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha in the coming days generating over 1 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities across the State, said a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) here on Thursday. Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday met […]

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Odisha: CM launches direct flight service between Bhubaneswar & Jharsuguda 

Bhubaneswar, August 16: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the direct flight service between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here. In a major boost to regional connectivity within Odisha, the Government of Odisha commenced direct flight services between the State capital and Jharsuguda under the State’s pioneering B-MAAN […]

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Odisha CM launches Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor

Bhubaneswar, August 12: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC), an ambitious initiative to unlock the immense potential of marine bio-resources for scientific excellence, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth, at the Lok Seva Bhavan here. “OMBRIC will serve as a bridge between research and real-world application, […]

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Odisha TEX 2025: State unveils Rs 7,808 crore textile push to become eastern India’s apparel hub

Bhubaneswar, July 25: As many as 33 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed unlocking investments worth Rs 7,808 crore and generating employment opportunities for over 53,300 people at the Odisha TEX 2025, the first edition of Textile and Apparel Conclave here. “More than 160 companies including respected names like Page Industries, First Step Baby Wear, […]

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Odisha CM leaves for Delhi to attend Odisha Investors’ Meet, MoU signing ceremony

Bhubaneswar, April 6: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday left for New Delhi, where he will hold significant discussions aimed at propelling Odisha towards greater industrial advancement and economic growth. During his visit, he will address various stakeholders and industry leaders, sharing the vision for Odisha’s future and emphasizing the reforms and initiatives taken […]

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Odisha: CM announces consultations with stakeholders before implementing PESA Act 

Bhubaneswar, November 15: The State Government would hold comprehensive consultations with all stakeholders before implementing the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act, 1996 said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Friday. PESA Act has been pending execution in the State for over 27 years. Addressing a massive gathering of tribals at Janata Maidan […]

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Rs 30K honorarium for Padma awardees of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, November 9: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000 for all Padma awardees of the State. A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) office stated Padma awardees have added to the glory of the State through their talent and service. With this decision, all 55 living […]

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PM Modi, Shah speak to Odisha CM Mohan Majhi on Cyclone Dana preparedness

Bhubaneswar, October 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over phone to take stock of the preparedness to tackle cyclone Dana. The Chief Minister briefed the PM and Union Home Minister on the taken by the State Government for evacuation of people […]

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Cyclone Dana: Odisha CM holds review meeting, sets zero casualty target

Bhubaneswar, October 21: “Zero casualty will be the mission. There is no need to panic,” said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi after chairing a high-level meeting to review the State’s preparedness to tackle the impending Cyclone Dana. “Zero casualty will be ensured. There is no need to ppanic. State Government is fully prepared to tackle […]

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