 "Hemant Kumar Rout")
Hemant Kumar Rout
Hemant Kumar Rout
With a strong command over public policy and governance, he writes extensively on economy, industry, infrastructure, defence, politics, science and technology, environment and health, bringing clarity and context to complex issues. He has an experience of over 20 years across print and online media. Currently, he is working as an Associate Editor at Business Standard. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express Group, The Times of India, The Statesman, Sahara Time, Indo Asian News Service and regional media.
With a strong command over public policy and governance, he writes extensively on economy, industry, infrastructure, defence, politics, science and technology, environment and health, bringing clarity and context to complex issues. He has an experience of over 20 years across print and online media. Currently, he is working as an Associate Editor at Business Standard. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express Group, The Times of India, The Statesman, Sahara Time, Indo Asian News Service and regional media.
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Haldiram, MCL lead as Odisha clears 14 projects worth ₹2,780 crore
Odisha has approved 14 projects across 10 districts, spanning food processing, textiles, chemicals, electronics and steel, with potential to create 14,104 jobs
 "Haldiram, MCL lead as Odisha clears 14 projects worth ₹2,780 crore")
₹2,008 cr investment push for Paradip port to speed up cargo movement
Seven projects worth Rs 427.8 crore were inaugurated, while concession agreements for three mechanisation projects involving around Rs 1,580 crore were signed
 "₹2,008 cr investment push for Paradip port to speed up cargo movement")
Green signal for blue water fishing: The permit could be a game changer
Under the new guidelines, introduced in December last year, an Indian vessel can fish in the high seas only if it has a Letter of Authorisation
 "Green signal for blue water fishing: The permit could be a game changer")
Centre clears ₹9,450 crore for 410-km rail projects across four states
Four multitracking projects across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will add nearly 410 km to the railway network and ease congestion
 "Centre clears ₹9,450 crore for 410-km rail projects across four states")
Nalco launches pilot plant to recover value-added products, rare earths
The facility, developed with IMMT and KIIT, will focus on recovering ferro-titanium alloy, metallic iron and rare earth elements, including scandium, from industrial residue
 "Nalco launches pilot plant to recover value-added products, rare earths")
Odisha govt unveils ₹1,000 crore relief package for flood-hit districts
Package covers crop, housing, livelihood and infrastructure losses as floods across five river systems affect more than 18 lakh people in 22 districts and claim 13 lives
 "Odisha govt unveils ₹1,000 crore relief package for flood-hit districts")
Odisha records 5,721 lightning deaths in 18 years, mineral belts hit hard
Researchers found higher fatalities in several mineral-rich districts and a strong link between population density and lightning mortality, calling for targeted mitigation
 "Odisha records 5,721 lightning deaths in 18 years, mineral belts hit hard")
Congress threatens Odisha Bandh over MMDR Bill, seeks special House session
The Congress alleges the MMDR Amendment Bill threatens Odisha's fiscal autonomy and mineral rights, and has sought an all-party meeting and a special Assembly session
 "Congress threatens Odisha Bandh over MMDR Bill, seeks special House session")
Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP?
Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP? Hemant Kumar Rout analyses
 "Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP?")
MMDR amendment sparks revenue fears, Odisha may lose over ₹1 trn dues
Industry and state-level estimates suggest Odisha could lose around Rs 12,000 crore in annual mineral-related revenue and over Rs 1 trillion in outstanding dues
 "MMDR amendment sparks revenue fears, Odisha may lose over ₹1 trn dues")
Naveen seeks special Assembly session over MMDR Bill, flags revenue risk
Naveen Patnaik has sought an all-party meeting and a special Assembly session, warning that the MMDR amendment could weaken Odisha's fiscal autonomy and mineral revenues
 "Naveen seeks special Assembly session over MMDR Bill, flags revenue risk")
Odisha offers 25% additional capex support for ISM-backed chip projects
The amended policy extends incentives to semiconductor equipment, chemicals, specialised gases, advanced materials and other critical supply-chain components
 "Odisha offers 25% additional capex support for ISM-backed chip projects")
Odisha Cabinet approves ₹12,458 cr to expand irrigation coverage by FY31
The Parbati Giri Mega Lift Irrigation Project will create additional irrigation potential of 262,275 hectares through 161 schemes across all districts of Odisha
 "Odisha Cabinet approves ₹12,458 cr to expand irrigation coverage by FY31")
Himadri plans ₹1,300 cr FY27 capex, steps up battery materials investments
The company is preparing another Rs 1,500 crore investment cycle for the following year and plans India's first commercial carbon nanotube manufacturing plant
 "Himadri plans ₹1,300 cr FY27 capex, steps up battery materials investments")
Odisha agri and food exports to reach $1 billion by 2035: Assocham study
Odisha could emerge as a major food-processing and agri-export hub by 2035, with Assocham projecting potential to reach $1 billion in agricultural and processed-food exports
 "Odisha agri and food exports to reach $1 billion by 2035: Assocham study")
Odisha set to launch India's first rail-tech manufacturing park soon
The proposed facility at Sahaspur industrial estate will offer common infrastructure and services to railway manufacturers, ancillary units, MSMEs and technology firms
 "Odisha set to launch India's first rail-tech manufacturing park soon")
Odisha secures ₹43,437 crore food-processing investment commitments
The state signed 27 MoUs involving proposed investments of Rs 41,748 crore and received 12 additional investment intents worth Rs 1,689 crore at the New Delhi summit
 "Odisha secures ₹43,437 crore food-processing investment commitments")
Odisha to launch 5 food parks, target ₹10,000 cr investment at Delhi summit
The state will unveil five new food parks at the Odisha Food Pro 2026 summit in New Delhi as it seeks Rs 10,000 crore in investments and over 20,000 jobs
 "Odisha to launch 5 food parks, target ₹10,000 cr investment at Delhi summit")
Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry
India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, validating its operational readiness and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command
 "Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry")
India's KAL attack drone eyes Gulf, global markets amid export push
IG Defence's indigenous long-range attack drone KAL has drawn interest from Gulf nations and is being readied for exports, subject to government approvals and export clearances
 "India's KAL attack drone eyes Gulf, global markets amid export push")