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Odisha CM sanctions Madhu Babu pension for additional 4.13 L people  Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sanctioned Madhu Babu pension for additional 4.13 applicants at one go. Considering the grievances received during the visit of officials of Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) to districts across the state, and the feedback received from 'Mo Sarkar', the Chief Minister has included more people under the social security scheme—Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY). With this, the target of Madhu Babu Pension Yojana has been enhance...
Odisha CM sanctions Madhu Babu pension for additional 4.13 L people
Odisha CM sanctions Madhu Babu pension for additional 4.13 L people
Source: IANS
7/08/2023 3:04:45 PM
Amit Shah inaugurates Kamakhyanagar-Duburi section of NH-53 in Odisha Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated four laning of the Kamakhyanagar-Duburi section of NH-53 here in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Shah also laid foundation stone for widening and strengthening another highway project from Moter to Banner via Ludugaon Road of Kalahandi district. The 51 km Kamakhyanagar-Duburi project was constructed with a cost of Rs 761 crore. This project will connect mineral rich Angul...
Amit Shah inaugurates Kamakhyanagar-Duburi section of NH-53 in Odisha
Amit Shah inaugurates Kamakhyanagar-Duburi section of NH-53 in Odisha
Source: IANS
5/08/2023 3:12:09 PM
Odisha government announces new rural housing scheme 'Mo Ghara'  Ahead of the 2024 Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, the Odisha government on Monday announced a new rural housing scheme 'Mo Ghara'. Approximately 4 lakh people will be covered under the new scheme for which the government will bear Rs 2150 crore over a period of two years. On the occasion of completion of the fourth year of the fifth term of his government, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday chaired his cabinet meeting, in which 18 important proposals including the &...
Odisha government announces new rural housing scheme 'Mo Ghara'
Odisha government announces new rural housing scheme 'Mo Ghara'
Source: IANS
29/05/2023 5:01:49 PM
Work for metro rail project in Bhubaneswar likely to start by December Work for the much-talked-about metro rail project in Bhubaneswar capital region will start by the end of next December, a senior state government official said on Friday. The metro rail system for Bhubaneswar capital region has been sanctioned by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been engaged as the consultant for the project, state Housing and Urban Development Secretary G. Mathi Vathanan told reporters. "Survey for the project is almost com...
Work for metro rail project in Bhubaneswar likely to start by December
Work for metro rail project in Bhubaneswar likely to start by December
Source: IANS
27/05/2023 11:08:18 AM
PM Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express from Puri to Howrah Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off the Vande Bharat Express Train on the Puri-Howrah route via video conferencing. Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several railway projects worth more than Rs 8,000 crore in Odisha. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also virtually joined the programme, while Governor Ganeshi Lal, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also attended the grand event organised at t...
PM Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express from Puri to Howrah
PM Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express from Puri to Howrah
Source: IANS
18/05/2023 3:38:43 PM
Odisha Chief Minister launches selling of air tickets for Singapore, Bangkok Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday opened air ticketing to Singapore and Bangkok, facilitating the state's residents to travel to these south-east Asian cities at a fair price. Indigo Airlines will commence direct international flights to Singapore as well as Bangkok from June 3, 2023. Earlier, direct flights' ticketing was launched by the Chief Minister to Dubai which will start from May 15. Speaking on the occasion, Patnaik said that the initiative will promote ...
Odisha Chief Minister launches selling of air tickets for Singapore, Bangkok
Odisha Chief Minister launches selling of air tickets for Singapore, Bangkok
Source: IANS
4/05/2023 8:50:51 AM
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates new BJD office On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday inaugurated a grand Biju Janata Dal (BJD) office named 'Sankha Bhawan' here. Addressing on this occasion, Patnaik said that Sankha Bhawan will be a meeting place for all those who love Odisha, who are interested in working for the development of the state, for the protection and to build a new and strong Odisha. The Bhawan will work for Odisha's development and pride, and it will also work for...
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates new BJD office
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates new BJD office
Source: IANS
24/04/2023 11:33:46 AM
Odisha Chief Minister meets Nippon Steel President in Tokyo to discuss Kendrapara project Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on the first day of his Japan visit on Wednesday, met Nippon Steel Corporation President Eiji Hashimoto in Tokyo and discussed the company's plan to build one of the world's largest steel plants in his state along with ArcelorMittal. The 30 million tonne per annum (mtpa) plant will produce speciality steel, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a tweet. Patnaik has assured complete support to the proposed mega plant which will give a...
Odisha Chief Minister meets Nippon Steel President in Tokyo to discuss Kendrapara project
Odisha Chief Minister meets Nippon Steel President in Tokyo to discuss Kendrapara project
Source: IANS
5/04/2023 9:00:35 AM
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi greet people of Odisha on Utkal Dibasa President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik greeted the people of Odisha on the occasion of Utkal Dibasa (Odisha Day). Extending her greetings to Odia people, the President said Odisha has the potential to be the growth engine of Indian economy. "My greetings to fellow citizens, especially to the people of the State, on Odisha Day. With abundant natural resources, skilled and industrious people, Odisha has the potential to be the growth ...
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi greet people of Odisha on Utkal Dibasa
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi greet people of Odisha on Utkal Dibasa
Source: IANS
1/04/2023 2:53:40 PM
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates tennis centre at Kalinga Stadium With just a few days to go before the ITF Asia U-14 Development Championship commences in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated a tennis centre here at the Kalinga Stadium Sports Complex. He also launched the logo and jersey for the upcoming international tennis tournament. The tennis centre has been certified by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and features one synthetic centre court with a seating capacity of 1,400 people, gymnasium, playe...
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates tennis centre at Kalinga Stadium
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates tennis centre at Kalinga Stadium
Source: IANS
30/03/2023 11:01:50 AM
Odisha announces Rs 500cr livelihood scheme for tribals The Odisha government has announced a new livelihood and income-generating scheme for the tribal people with an outlay of Rs 500 crore, an official said on Friday. The state cabinet led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved the scheme during its meeting held on Thursday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Niranjan Pujari said in the Odisha Assembly on Friday. The ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare department will implement the livelihood cluster developme...
Odisha announces Rs 500cr livelihood scheme for tribals
Odisha announces Rs 500cr livelihood scheme for tribals
Source: IANS
11/03/2023 11:38:40 AM
We are on a mission to provide global standard education to our children: Odisha Chief Minister Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said his government is on a mission to provide global standard education to the children with the provision of all modern facilities. Patnaik said this while inaugurating Utkal Gourav International School in Berunapadi of Odisha's Keonjhar district on virtual platform. Citing the school transformation programme of his government, Patnaik said, "We have transformed more than 4000 schools with smart class rooms, modern libraries, l...
We are on a mission to provide global standard education to our children: Odisha Chief Minister
We are on a mission to provide global standard education to our children: Odisha Chief Minister
Source: IANS
4/03/2023 3:38:15 PM
Odisha Government presents Rs 2.30L cr budget for 2023-24 Odisha Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari on Friday presented the annual budget of Rs 2.30 lakh crore for the year 2023-24 in the state Assembly. The outlay is 15 per cent more than the full-fledged budget of 2022-23. Pujari said the programme budget has been increased by 35 times from Rs 3,538 crore in 2000-01 to Rs.1,25,000 crore in 2023-24 budget estimates. The allocation for the programme expenditure is about 54 per cent of the total budgetary outlay. Similarly, capital outlay has gon...
Odisha Government presents Rs 2.30L cr budget for 2023-24
Odisha Government presents Rs 2.30L cr budget for 2023-24
Source: ians
25/02/2023 9:26:00 AM
Odisha's economy projected to grow by 7.8% during 2022-23  Odisha's economy is projected to grow by 7.8 per cent in real terms during the financial year 2022-23 against 7 per cent at the all-India level, as per the advance estimates. According to the Odisha economic survey report for FY 2022-23, it is one of the fastest growing states in the country. In 2021-22, the state's GSDP grew by 11.5 per cent while the country grew by 290 basis points lower than Odisha. Odisha's growth resilience is reflected in its average medium-t...
Odisha's economy projected to grow by 7.8% during 2022-23
Odisha's economy projected to grow by 7.8% during 2022-23
Source: IANS
24/02/2023 9:48:43 AM
Odisha CM lays foundation for projects worth Rs 1,448cr Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday performed ground breaking for 17 industrial projects worth Rs 1,448 crore through the virtual mode. The Chief Minister also inaugurated two projects in Cuttack district, which were set up with an investment of Rs 202 crore. At an investment of Rs 1,650 crore, these projects are expected to provide employment opportunities for 4,500 people across sectors like plastic, sea food processing, manufacturing, tourism, IT, pharmaceuticals and steel...
Odisha CM lays foundation for projects worth Rs 1,448cr
Odisha CM lays foundation for projects worth Rs 1,448cr
Source: IANS
18/02/2023 9:15:14 AM
Odisha considered a leading state in implementation of new changes in mineral laws Odisha is now considered as a leading state in implementation of new changes in mineral laws, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said here on Thursday. This in turn has resulted in generating the highest mining revenue for the state, facilitating different welfare activities for the benefit of the people, he said while addressing at an orientation for the newly joined officers on virtual platform. As many as 65 officers of mineral administrative service, geological service and subordinate mi...
Odisha considered a leading state in implementation of new changes in mineral laws
Odisha considered a leading state in implementation of new changes in mineral laws
Source: IANS
10/02/2023 10:36:59 AM
Odisha Government to disinvest 49% share in OPGC The Odisha government has floated a global tender to disinvest 49 per cent stake in the state-owned Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC). The move came just two years after the state government bought back its 49 per cent share in OPGC from US-based company, AES Corporation Ltd. In the tender, the state Energy Department said: "Expression of Interests (EOIs) are hereby invited from Interested Bidders (IBs) for purchase of 49 percent shareholding of government of Odisha in Odi...
Odisha Government to disinvest 49% share in OPGC
Odisha Government to disinvest 49% share in OPGC
Source: IANS
18/01/2023 10:50:59 AM
Odisha CM inaugurates PG Institute of Medical Education & Research Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated the new Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research here at Capital Hospital. Inaugurating the institute, the Chief Minister said it will play a significant role in providing quality education and expert healthcare to people in the capital and the state. Patnaik interacted with a few students of the institute. Students from Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Sikkim expressed happiness over the facilities at the new instit...
Odisha CM inaugurates PG Institute of Medical Education & Research
Odisha CM inaugurates PG Institute of Medical Education & Research
Source: IANS
31/12/2022 11:25:35 AM
5G service to be launched in Odisha by January 26: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that 5G internet services will be rolled out in Odisha before January 26 next year. Vaishnaw was addressing a programme organised to lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Bhubaneswar railway station here. Earlier, Odisha was neglected in the telecom sector. But, now, the Narendra Modi-led Central government has allocated Rs 5,600 crore for development of the telecom sector in the state, he said. "PM Modi has taken the ...
5G service to be launched in Odisha by January 26: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
5G service to be launched in Odisha by January 26: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Source: IANS
30/12/2022 10:23:47 AM
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urges school students to live up to the expectations of the nation Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged students of Sainik School, Bhubaneswar to live up to the expectations of the nation. Attending the diamond jubilee celebration of Sainik School here, Patnaik said, "I would like to urge the young cadets sitting here to seize each and every opportunity that you get, and live up to the expectations of the school as well as the nation." Set up by legendary leader Biju Patnaik in 1962, Bhubaneswar Sainik School, after 60 glori...
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urges school students to live up to the expectations of the nation
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urges school students to live up to the expectations of the nation
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 10:59:56 AM
Odisha receives investment intents worth Rs 10.50 lakh cr at MIO conclave The Odisha government received 741 investment intents worth of Rs 10.50 lakh crore during the 'Make in Odisha' (MIO) conclave, which concluded here on Saturday. Addressing the valedictory session, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the conclave has generated investment intents of Rs 10.50 lakh crore with potential for 10.50 lakh direct and indirect employments. "It's heartening to see the huge response we have got, especially in the post-Covid scenario," he said. ...
Odisha receives investment intents worth Rs 10.50 lakh cr at MIO conclave
Odisha receives investment intents worth Rs 10.50 lakh cr at MIO conclave
Source: IANS
4/12/2022 9:26:38 AM
JSW to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha, says Chairman Sajjan Jindal The JSW Group is committed to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha in various sectors, including for a mega greenfield steel plant project in Paradip, said its Chairman Sajjan Jindal here on Thursday. Speaking at the 'Make in Odisha' conclave, Jindal said, "Before Covid, for nearly four years, we had committed to invest Rs 60,000 crore in Odisha, of which Rs 30,000 crore has already been invested and projects worth another Rs 30,000 crore is underway. Today we make a commitment to...
JSW to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha, says Chairman Sajjan Jindal
JSW to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha, says Chairman Sajjan Jindal
Source: IANS
2/12/2022 11:09:51 AM
Essar pledges to make substantial investment in Odisha  Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar Capital, on Thursday attended the third edition of the Make in Odisha Conclave '22 and outlined Essar's investment plans in the state of Odisha. Ruia was present along with other business leaders and dignitaries at the flagship investor summit of the government of Odisha, which was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Essar has plans of setting up several projects in the state of Odisha. These include setting up a 14 MTPA e...
Essar pledges to make substantial investment in Odisha
Essar pledges to make substantial investment in Odisha
Source: IANS
2/12/2022 9:53:33 AM
Odisha fast emerging as industrial hub in eastern India: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Odisha is fast emerging as a fulcrum of trade, commerce and industrialisation in eastern India and the Bay of Bengal region, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said here on Wednesday. Patnaik said this while addressing the national executive council of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) before inaugurating the third edition of Make in Odisha Conclave here at Janata Maidan. He urged the FICCI to promote Odisha as a destination of choice for the investor ...
Odisha fast emerging as industrial hub in eastern India: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Odisha fast emerging as industrial hub in eastern India: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Source: IANS
1/12/2022 11:09:37 AM
`Odisha spending Rs 70cr monthly to provide cashless health service` Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said his government is providing cashless health service to over 70,000 patients every month and spending Rs 70 crore on this. Addressing a virtual orientation programme for the newly recruited 203 assistant professors in the Health Department, Patnaik said the state government is committed to provide universal access to quality health care services and bring down the out-of-pocket expenses of the people. The budget estimate in the healthca...
`Odisha spending Rs 70cr monthly to provide cashless health service`
`Odisha spending Rs 70cr monthly to provide cashless health service`
Source: IANS
26/11/2022 12:45:57 PM
Odisha Government presents Rs 16,800cr supplementary budget The Odisha government on Thursday tabled the first supplementary budget of Rs 16,800 crore for the year 2022-23 in the state assembly. Forest and Environment Minister Pradip Kumar Amat presented the budget on behalf of Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari who was absent in the Assembly on Thursday. Out of the total supplementary provision, Rs 9,200 crore has been allocated towards programme expenditure, Rs 4,934 crore towards administrative expenditure, Rs 2,610.46 crore towards disaster ma...
Odisha Government presents Rs 16,800cr supplementary budget
Odisha Government presents Rs 16,800cr supplementary budget
Source: IANS
25/11/2022 11:15:05 AM
Flight service from Bhubaneswar to Jeypore launched Bhubaneswar, Oct 31  Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday flagged off the flight to Jeypore in Koraput district from the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here. A water cannon salute was accorded to the flight by Odisha Fire Service on its arrival at Jeypore airport. Ahmedabad-based IndiaOne Air has started operating the nine-seater flight under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme. The flight will depart from Bhubaneswar airport at 11.35 a.m. daily and reach ...
Flight service from Bhubaneswar to Jeypore launched
Flight service from Bhubaneswar to Jeypore launched
Source: IANS
31/10/2022 7:15:23 PM
Odisha to set up automatic weather stations For better impact-based forecasting, the Odisha government has decided to set up telemetric rain gauges in all gram panchayats, automatic weather stations at block headquarters, and sensors in river systems. These steps will help the state to get precise real time information for more effective management of disasters, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here on Saturday. Patnaik has said this while addressing an event organised here to observe Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day and Nation...
Odisha to set up automatic weather stations
Odisha to set up automatic weather stations
Source: IANS
30/10/2022 11:36:21 AM
Odisha CM urges L&T to set up defence manufacturing, green hydrogen units Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday urged S.N. Subrahmanyan, CEO & MD, L&T to explore the option to set up units in aerospace and defence manufacturing and green hydrogen sectors in Odisha. While L&T has an eminent presence in Odisha, the company may explore to develop common industrial facilities such as water and effluent treatment plants for upcoming industrial hubs such as Paradip, Gopalpur, and Dhamra, Patnaik said. Odisha is home to all major minerals and me...
Odisha CM urges L&T to set up defence manufacturing, green hydrogen units
Odisha CM urges L&T to set up defence manufacturing, green hydrogen units
Source: IANS
29/10/2022 9:29:08 AM
Odisha emerging as leading destination for industries: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Odisha is in a "take-off" stage and will witness a high growth in the next 10 years, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Monday. "On the strength of our abundant natural resources, skilled human resources and stable governance, Odisha is emerging as a leading destination for industries and investment," he said while addressing investors in Hyderabad. Noting that most of the top Indian IT companies have established their centres in Bhubaneswar, he said the state gov...
Odisha emerging as leading destination for industries: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Odisha emerging as leading destination for industries: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Source: IANS
18/10/2022 9:00:30 AM
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to hold roadshow for investors in Hyderabad on October 17 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to attend a roadshow of investors in Hyderabad on October 17, officials said here on Monday. "To woo investors & present investment opportunities in #Odisha, CM @Naveen_Odisha will hold one-on-one meetings with business tycoons at the Odisha Investors' Meet in Hyderabad on Oct 17," the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a tweet. According to officials, the Chief Minister is likely to hold one-to-one meetings with...
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to hold roadshow for investors in Hyderabad on October 17
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to hold roadshow for investors in Hyderabad on October 17
Source: IANS
11/10/2022 9:59:53 AM
If any state is providing `X` incentive, we will provide `X-plus`: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to investors  Odisha is committed to provide an ecosystem for job-linked industrial growth, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Wednesday. If any state is providing 'X' incentive for promotion of business opportunities, Odisha will provide 'X-plus', Patnaik said at an investors' meet in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Welcoming potential investors at the meeting, the Chief Minister told the industry leaders, "Come, invest in Odisha and be our partner in ushering in a new indu...
If any state is providing `X` incentive, we will provide `X-plus`: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to investors
If any state is providing `X` incentive, we will provide `X-plus`: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to investors
Source: IANS
29/09/2022 10:03:36 AM
Odisha Chief Minister on 3-day visit to Bangalore to woo investors Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is on a three-day official visit to Bangalore city from Tuesday to woo investors ahead of the third edition of Make in Odisha conclave to be held here from November 30 to December 4. The Chief Minister will hold one-to-one meetings with investors from IT sector, pharma industries and other Bangalore-based industrialists on Wednesday from 11 a.m. onwards, said Odisha Industries Minister Pratap Keshari Deb on Tuesday. He also informed that a mega road ...
Odisha Chief Minister on 3-day visit to Bangalore to woo investors
Odisha Chief Minister on 3-day visit to Bangalore to woo investors
Source: IANS
28/09/2022 9:58:42 AM
GST collection may top Rs 1.5 lakh crore from October : Tarun Bajaj Revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj has said he expects GST collection to top the Rs 1.5-lakh-crore-mark from October.  Bajaj said ‘for the last couple of months, we’ve been trying very hard to reach that milestone of Rs 1.5 trillion (lakh crore). But we have been failing a bit sometimes by Rs 2,000 crore and sometimes by even Rs 6,000 crore.’ He mentioned ‘The revenue that we will collect in October, the data of which will come on November 1, I am sure from that mon...
GST collection may top Rs 1.5 lakh crore from October : Tarun Bajaj
GST collection may top Rs 1.5 lakh crore from October : Tarun Bajaj
Source: Accord Fintech
15/09/2022 9:46:18 AM
Have lined up new investments of Rs 25K cr in Odisha, says Anil Agarwal Vedanta Resources Chairman Anil Agarwal on Wednesday said his company has new investments of more than Rs 25,000 crore in line for expansion of its aluminium, ferrochrome and mining business in Odisha. He made the announcement while meeting Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on the sidelines of Make in Odisha-2022 roadshow in Mumbai. "We (Vedanta) stand testimony to what is possible if you Make in Odisha. It is amongst the most favourable investment destinations in India, ably le...
Have lined up new investments of Rs 25K cr in Odisha, says Anil Agarwal
Have lined up new investments of Rs 25K cr in Odisha, says Anil Agarwal
Source: IANS
15/09/2022 9:42:06 AM
CM Naveen Patnaik coming to 'sell' Odisha to Maha investors Ahead of the upcoming 3rd 'Make in Odisha' conclave at Bhubaneshwar in November-December, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will meet captains of Indian industry here to solicit investments for his state, officials said here on Tuesday. Patnaik, along with a high-level delegation of senior officials, is expected to be in Mumbai over the next couple of days and meet top leaders of India Inc. as part of the Odisha Investors Meet, in the country's commercial capital. In Mumbai, the...
CM Naveen Patnaik coming to 'sell' Odisha to Maha investors
CM Naveen Patnaik coming to 'sell' Odisha to Maha investors
Source: IANS
13/09/2022 5:18:14 PM
FIFA U-17 Women`s WC: Odisha CM launches host city logo of the state Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched the official host city logo of the state for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022. Odisha is one of the three hosts for the World Cup, which is scheduled to be held between October 11-30 across Odisha, Goa and Maharashtra. This will be the first FIFA women's competition to be held in India and the first FIFA competition to be hosted by Odisha. Expressing delight at the launch event, Patnaik said, "Odis...
FIFA U-17 Women`s WC: Odisha CM launches host city logo of the state
FIFA U-17 Women`s WC: Odisha CM launches host city logo of the state
Source: IANS
10/09/2022 4:10:46 PM
Faith of people is my biggest inspiration to work towards an empowered Odisha, says Chief Minister Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday said 4.5 crore people of Odisha have been continuously blessing him to serve them for the past 22 years. "The faith they have in me is my biggest inspiration to work towards an Empowered Odisha," he said while receiving the lifetime achievement award by Capital Foundation in a glittering function at New Delhi. Former Chief Justice of India Justice N. V. Ramana presented the award to Patnaik in presence of many dignitaries includin...
Faith of people is my biggest inspiration to work towards an empowered Odisha, says Chief Minister
Faith of people is my biggest inspiration to work towards an empowered Odisha, says Chief Minister
Source: IANS
5/09/2022 10:51:50 AM
Odisha CM invites industries to invest ahead of 'Make In Odisha' Conclave Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has addressed the Investors' meet and curtain raiser for the 'Make in Odisha' conclave in the national capital and urged the investors to invest in Odisha. The event was held by the Odisha government in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Addressing the investors, Patnaik on Wednesday said, "Odisha is one of the fastest growing economies in India and has consistently grown above the ...
Odisha CM invites industries to invest ahead of 'Make In Odisha' Conclave
Odisha CM invites industries to invest ahead of 'Make In Odisha' Conclave
Source: IANS
1/09/2022 11:22:52 AM
Odisha government approves 10 industrial projects worth Rs 2,005cr  The Odisha government on Monday approved 10 investment proposals worth Rs 2,005 crore, which will provide employment opportunities for over 3,500 people in the state, officials said. The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) headed by Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra approved the investment proposals including a Rs 775 crore project by Balento Enterprises Private Limited. The company has proposed to set up a 5 mtpa (million tonne per annum) iron ore benefi...
Odisha government approves 10 industrial projects worth Rs 2,005cr
Odisha government approves 10 industrial projects worth Rs 2,005cr
Source: IANS
30/08/2022 9:44:19 AM
Odisha Cabinet approves drinking water projects worth over Rs 1,200 Cr The Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved rural piped water supply projects worth more than Rs 1,200 crore for three districts. The cabinet, in the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has approved the tender amounting to Rs 501.85 crore for execution of mega piped water supply project to provide safe drinking water in Dhenkanal district out of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) funding, said state Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Pradip Kumar Amat. Similarly, the lowest tender...
Odisha Cabinet approves drinking water projects worth over Rs 1,200 Cr
Odisha Cabinet approves drinking water projects worth over Rs 1,200 Cr
Source: IANS
13/08/2022 11:26:15 AM
Odisha CM inaugurates 2 irrigation projects worth Rs 1,508 cr Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated two irrigation projects worth Rs 1,508 crore in Mayurbhanj district, which will provide irrigation facilities to more than 27,000 hectares of land, benefiting more than 2.5 lakh farmers. Patnaik visited the district for the first time following Droupadi Murmu's swearing-in as 15th President of India. Murmu is a native of the tribal district of Odisha. Attending a programme organized at Tikpada in Rasgovindpur block, Patnaik ...
Odisha CM inaugurates 2 irrigation projects worth Rs 1,508 cr
Odisha CM inaugurates 2 irrigation projects worth Rs 1,508 cr
Source: IANS
12/08/2022 3:40:26 PM
Minister agrees to allocate 8 lakh houses to Odisha under PMAY Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh has agreed to allocate additional 8 lakh houses to Odisha under PMAY scheme. This was decided at a meeting held between Singh and Odisha Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Minister Pradip Kumar Amat in presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the national capital on Thursday. Issues related to implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) in the state have been resolved at the meeting. ...
Minister agrees to allocate 8 lakh houses to Odisha under PMAY
Minister agrees to allocate 8 lakh houses to Odisha under PMAY
Source: IANS
12/08/2022 11:51:08 AM
Adani Group to invest Rs 57,575 crore in Odisha Adani Group, the fastest-growing diversified portfolio of infra, energy and utility businesses in India, will invest Rs 57,575 crore in Odisha. The high-level clearance authority (HLCA) of Odisha government headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday approved the Adani Group's proposal to set up two projects -- a 4 MMTPA integrated alumina refinery and a 30 MMTPA iron ore (value addition) project. "Odisha is one of our most strategic states in which we have continued t...
Adani Group to invest Rs 57,575 crore in Odisha
Adani Group to invest Rs 57,575 crore in Odisha
Source: IANS
12/08/2022 9:04:31 AM
Food processing sector to be powerful driver of state`s growth story: Odisha Chief Minister Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said the food processing sector is one of the most important sectors which can become a powerful driver of the growth story of the state. Patnaik said this here after inaugurating the Odisha FoodPro 2022, a unique interface of investors, manufacturers, producers, food processors, startups, policy makers, and organisations from across the Indian food ecosystem. The food processing sector has tremendous potential towards reducing post-harve...
Food processing sector to be powerful driver of state`s growth story: Odisha Chief Minister
Food processing sector to be powerful driver of state`s growth story: Odisha Chief Minister
Source: IANS
21/07/2022 2:18:54 PM
Odisha cabinet approves new IT policy  Aiming to attract investment in the IT sector in the state, the cabinet of Odisha government on Tuesday approved new IT policy. The state cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved 17 proposals including the new Odisha IT Policy 2022 here during its meeting held in the morning. The vision of this policy is to transform Odisha into a leading destination of investment for information technology in the country and position it prominently on the global map as a prefe...
Odisha cabinet approves new IT policy
Odisha cabinet approves new IT policy
Source: IANS
19/07/2022 4:50:12 PM
Odisha receives investment intents worth Rs 21,000cr The Odisha government has received investment intents worth more than Rs 21,000 crore with employment potential for 19,000 people in different sectors during Odisha Investors' Meet held in Dubai on Wednesday, officials said. Riding on the last two years of a high level of investments approved by the Odisha government, amounting to over $50 billion since 2021, the state government is attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in sectors such as Metals and Metal downstream, Chemicals and...
Odisha receives investment intents worth Rs 21,000cr
Odisha receives investment intents worth Rs 21,000cr
Source: IANS
30/06/2022 8:46:38 AM
Odisha's economy contracted by 5.3% due to slowdown: CM Naveen Patnaik Odisha's economy contracted by 5.3 per cent compared to the 7.3 per cent contraction in the national economy during the financial year 2020-21 due to the slowdown, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said here on Monday. While making his statement on the motion of thanks on the Governor's speech in the state Assembly through video conferencing, Patnaik said: "Recovery of the economy from the impact of the pandemic was a huge challenge, and we have met this challenge with resolve an...
Odisha's economy contracted by 5.3% due to slowdown: CM Naveen Patnaik
Odisha's economy contracted by 5.3% due to slowdown: CM Naveen Patnaik
Source: IANS
28/03/2022 4:35:45 PM