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Odisha to implement NEP 2020 in universities from current academic year

The Odisha government will implement the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, in all state-run universities and affiliated colleges from the current academic year, a statement said. The decision was taken by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, aiming to bring many reforms in the state's education system, it said. In accordance with the NEP, four-year undergraduate programmes will be started, replacing the regular three-year courses. A student can earn a certificate, diploma, degree and degree with honours after completion of each year in the four-year programme, it added. The state government has developed a credit framework on the basis of guidelines set by the University Grants Commission (UGC), under which, the students can involve themselves in skill development, internship, community service and extra-curricular activities, NCC and NSS to earn credits, the statement said. It will help students to choose their subjects on their own and complete their degree course within seven

Odisha to implement NEP 2020 in universities from current academic year
Updated On : 10 Nov 2024 | 11:40 AM IST

Odisha govt approves investment of Rs 3,353 crore in various sectors

The Odisha government on Friday gave its nod to 15 new industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 3,353 crore, which is expected to generate 4,637 jobs. The approvals came during a meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. These projects cover a wide range of sectors, including Chemical/Renewable Energy, Steel, Aluminium, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Textile & Apparel, Tourism, Pharmaceuticals, and Cement. They will be implemented across several districts, such as Koraput, Khurda, Baragarh, Puri, Cuttack, and Jharsuguda. In the chemical/renewable energy sector, Reliance Bio Energy Limited will set up a compressed bio-gas and organic manure plant in Puri with an investment of Rs 121.21 crore. The project is expected to create 69 jobs, officials said. In the steel sector, Beekay Steel Industries Ltd. plans to invest Rs 750 crore in Cuttack, expanding its operations with sponge iron, billets, ferro alloys,

Odisha govt approves investment of Rs 3,353 crore in various sectors
Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 9:03 PM IST

Odisha govt disburses Rs 423 cr to districts affected by Cyclone Dana

The collectors in the state have been ordered to make sure that the amount reaches all the affected during the cyclonic storm within seven days

Odisha govt disburses Rs 423 cr to districts affected by Cyclone Dana
Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 11:14 AM IST

Give 3 months' advance rice quota to beneficiaries: Odisha CM to officials

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asked the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department to provide three months of rice in advance to the beneficiaries of the Public Distribution System (PDS). Majhi issued this direction after he reviewed rice distribution under the Public Distribution System, the chief minister's office (CMO) said in a statement on Tuesday. The chief minister's direction is significant as it came after allegation of delayed rice distribution among people at Mandipanka village in Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district. Two women died and six others fell ill in the village after consuming mango kernel gruel allegedly due to scarcity of foodgrains. As per the chief minister's instructions, each beneficiary of the National Food Security Act and State Food Security Scheme will get 15 kg of rice for three months (October to December). Although the rice distribution process started from October 1, about 40 lakh families have not received rice yet. Therefore, th

Give 3 months' advance rice quota to beneficiaries: Odisha CM to officials
Updated On : 06 Nov 2024 | 9:57 AM IST

Power yet to be restored in 50K cyclone-hit households in Odisha: CM Majhi

Power supply was yet to be restored in around 50,000 households in cyclone-hit areas in Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore districts, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said. Briefing reporters here on Sunday evening after reviewing the post-cyclone situation, Majhi said the restoration work has reached the last stage and obstructions on roads have been removed. Power supply has been restored in 98 per cent of the affected areas. Out of 22.84 lakh power consumers affected by the cyclone, power supply has been restored in 22.32 lakh households. Nearly 50,000 households of Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore districts are yet to get back power supply as the villages remained marooned, he stated. For restoration of power supply in the affected areas, about 7,000 workers have been engaged and they are working hard to restore power in those areas as well, Majhi said. More than 8 lakh people in the cyclone-affected areas had been evacuated to 6,210 shelter centres. Most of them have

Power yet to be restored in 50K cyclone-hit households in Odisha: CM Majhi
Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 9:21 AM IST

25 years since 1999 Super Cyclone: Odisha's journey from ruin to resilience

Despite comprising only 17% of India's east coast, Odisha's 480-km coastline is affected by nearly 35% of all cyclonic and severe cyclonic storms that impact the eastern seaboard, according to a 2021

25 years since 1999 Super Cyclone: Odisha's journey from ruin to resilience
Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 6:48 AM IST

'Cyclone Dana impacted 3.59 mn people in Odisha, no human casualty so far'

A total of 35.95 lakh people in Odisha have been impacted by cyclone Dana and subsequent flooding in 14 districts, the state's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said on Sunday. Pujari also said as many as 8,10,896 people were evacuated to 6,210 cyclone relief centres. The worst-hit districts include Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak, while the human casualty still stands at zero, he told reporters here. By 10.30 am of Sunday, evacuated people were sheltered in 1,178 cyclone relief centres and they are being provided cooked food and other essential items, the minister said. Polythene sheets are being given to people who lost their houses in the calamity. He said cyclone Dana, which struck early Friday, affected people in 1,671 gram panchayats under 108 blocks spread across 14 districts. According to preliminary reports, around 5,840 houses have been fully or partially damaged due to the cyclone and subsequent flooding, Pujari said. Whenever there is a disaster

'Cyclone Dana impacted 3.59 mn people in Odisha, no human casualty so far'
Updated On : 27 Oct 2024 | 3:07 PM IST

Relocated due to cyclone Dana, 1,600 pregnant women gave birth: Odisha CM

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said 1,600 of 4,431 pregnant women relocated to relief centres due to cyclone Dana have given birth. The state has evacuated altogether 5,84,888 people, and the number could exceed 600,000 by Friday morning, he said. "These people are lodging in 6,008 cyclone shelters, where they are being provided with food, medicine, water, and other essential supplies," Majhi said. The chief minister said Balasore district saw the highest evacuation, with 172,916 people taken to safety, followed by Mayurbhanj with 100,000. Additionally, 75,000 people were evacuated from Bhadrak, 58,000 from Jajpur, and 46,000 from Kendrapara. He clarified that the state government initially aimed to evacuate 10 lakh people, and the target was adjusted based on the changing trajectory of Cyclone Dana. "We have successfully evacuated all people from high-risk areas," the chief minister said. Majhi also updated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Am

Relocated due to cyclone Dana, 1,600 pregnant women gave birth: Odisha CM
Updated On : 25 Oct 2024 | 7:19 AM IST

Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Sepoy openings increased by 720

The State Selection Board (SSB) of Odisha Police has declared the official notification to increase the number of openings to be filled via Sepoy/Constable recruitment examination in 2024

Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2024: Sepoy openings increased by 720
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 5:46 PM IST

Flights suspended in WB's Kolkata, Odisha as Cyclone Dana approaches

Both states have closed schools in the areas that are expected to be bear the brunt of the storm and asked fishermen not to venture out to sea

Flights suspended in WB's Kolkata, Odisha as Cyclone Dana approaches
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 10:58 AM IST

Odisha government reconstitutes task force to enhance NEP implementation

As per the notification, the Development Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary will suggest the measures to be taken up for the implementation of the NEP 2020 in the state

Odisha government reconstitutes task force to enhance NEP implementation
Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 10:29 AM IST

Odisha to distribute 'Subhadra' money to another 4 mn women on Oct 9: Dy CM

The Odisha government will release the first instalment (Rs 5,000) to more than 40 lakh beneficiaries under its flagship women-centric programme Subhadra Yojana on October 9, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said here on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the ambitious Subhadra scheme of the BJP government on his birthday, on September 17 this year. On that day, the first instalment of Rs 5,000 was sent directly to the bank accounts of about 25.11 lakh beneficiaries. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in the presence of several other dignitaries, would release the first instalment of money to over 40 lakh women on October 9 at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district during the Durga Puja festival, she said. Stating that about 96 lakh women have registered themselves under the scheme so far, she informed that all those who can apply on or before October 7 and become eligible, will get the money on October 9. Mayurbhanj was selected for the second phase of release of the .

Odisha to distribute 'Subhadra' money to another 4 mn women on Oct 9: Dy CM
Updated On : 29 Sep 2024 | 2:23 PM IST

Odisha to hold investors' meet in January, eyes Rs 2.5 trn by 2029

The state Cabinet has approved investment proposals worth Rs 44,682 crore, achieving 90 per cent of the annual target

Odisha to hold investors' meet in January, eyes Rs 2.5 trn by 2029
Updated On : 28 Sep 2024 | 12:37 PM IST

Internet services suspended in Odisha's Bhadrak following communal clashes

The district administration has expressed concern of misuse of internet for spreading communal violence

Internet services suspended in Odisha's Bhadrak following communal clashes
Updated On : 28 Sep 2024 | 9:45 AM IST

PM launches Odisha govt's Subhadra Yojana, projects worth over Rs 3,800 cr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Odisha government's flagship women-centric programme Subhadra Yojana, and unveiled railway and national highway projects worth over Rs 3,800 crore here, marking 100 days of the third NDA regime at the Centre. Modi also released the first instalment of assistance to nearly 10 lakh beneficiaries under PMAY-G across 14 states. He also took part in 'Griha Pravesh' celebrations for 26 lakh beneficiaries under the housing scheme from across the country. He also launched Awaas+ 2024 App for a survey of additional households for PMAY-G. While participating in the Griha Pravesh celebrations, Modi visited Sabar Sahi slum in Bhubaneswar where he interacted with the beneficiaries. The PM inaugurated the homes of 20 beneficiaries under the PMAY there. Accompanied by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the PM visited the home of Antaryami Nayak, a beneficiary of the housing scheme, and savoured the traditional Odia sweet dish, 'kheeri'

PM launches Odisha govt's Subhadra Yojana, projects worth over Rs 3,800 cr
Updated On : 17 Sep 2024 | 5:01 PM IST

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi flags off Subhadra Yojana Awareness Rath

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday flagged off Subhadra Yojana Awareness Rath (chariot) which will roam across Odisha creating awareness on the scheme. Accompanied by deputy chief minister Pravatai Parida, who is also the women and child development minister, Majhi said that the Subhadra Yojana will empower women across the state. The chief minister said the awareness chariots will sensitize people on the scheme and how to apply for it. More than 1 crore women will benefit under the Subhadra scheme in the state, he said. "It's an opportunity to fulfil the dream of every woman. The scheme is also an identity of Odia Asmita (pride)," Majhi said. Parida said that the registration for the Subhadra Yojana will continue till the last beneficiary submits her form. "There is no deadline for submitting the Subhadra Yojana form. We will ensure that no beneficiary is left out and all eligible beneficiaries get the benefits of the scheme," she said. The DyCM said that before

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi flags off Subhadra Yojana Awareness Rath
Updated On : 07 Sep 2024 | 2:12 PM IST

572 tribal girls, women raped in Odisha in five years: Development minister

As many 572 tribal girl students and women have become victims of rape during the last five years in Odisha, the SC-ST Development Minister Nityananda Gond told state Assembly on Friday. In a written reply to a query by Congress legislator Tara Prasad Bahinipati, Gond said the 572 tribal girls had become victims of rape under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, during the past five years. Out of the 572 rape cases, trials have been completed in 32 cases, while chargesheets have been filed in 509 cases, he said. Gond said that another 31 cases are under investigation.

572 tribal girls, women raped in Odisha in five years: Development minister
Updated On : 06 Sep 2024 | 5:41 PM IST

Odisha govt gave subsidy of Rs 154 cr to EV owners since FY23: Bibhuti Jena

The Odisha government has so far provided subsidy of Rs 154.27 crore to electric vehicle owners since the 2022-23 financial year, a minister said on Thursday. The sale of EVs has also shown an increasing trend in Odisha, after the government started giving subsidy from September 1, 2021, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena said. Jena said this in a written statement in the assembly. The state government has so far distributed a subsidy of Rs 154.27 crore to EV owners since the 2022-23 financial year, Jena said. While a subsidy of Rs 8.83 crore was disbursed during 2022-23, it was increased to Rs 57.21 crore during 2023-24. The Odisha government has provided subsidy for 14,182 EVs registered during the fiscal year 2022-23, which rose to 36,518 during 2023-24, it said. During 2024-25 till August, the Odisha government has already distributed subsidies for 38,766 EVs registered in the state, the statement said. The state is providing a maximum subsidy of Rs 20,000 for each two-w

Odisha govt gave subsidy of Rs 154 cr to EV owners since FY23: Bibhuti Jena
Updated On : 05 Sep 2024 | 10:56 PM IST

Odisha CM Majhi announces Rs 10 cr aid for calamity-hit Kerala, Tripura

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced a grant of Rs 5 crore each for Kerala and Tripura to support recovery efforts following natural disasters in both states. Majhi expressed his condolences for the devastation caused by these calamities during telephonic conversations with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said Majhi conveyed Odisha's readiness to assist with post-disaster recovery and reconstruction. Kerala was struck by a severe landslide, while Tripura has experienced significant flooding. In light of these events, Majhi said, "Odisha will provide Rs 5 crore each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (SMRF) to support the recovery efforts in both Kerala and Tripura." Both Vijayan and Saha expressed their gratitude for Odisha's support. Majhi also thanked the leaders for their assistance to Odia residents in their states during recent natural disasters.

Odisha CM Majhi announces Rs 10 cr aid for calamity-hit Kerala, Tripura
Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 10:26 PM IST

Odisha CM Majhi launches 481 developmental projects worth Rs 1,151 crore

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched 481 developmental projects worth Rs 1,151 crore across different districts. He launched the projects during an event organised here to celebrate local self-governance day. The chief minister also gave appointment letters to 27 newly recruited municipal service officers. Speaking on the occasion, Majhi highlighted the importance of self-governance in providing basic facilities to citizens and underscored the need for elected public representatives to work above politics to fulfil people's expectations. The elected public representatives need to shoulder the burden of Panchayati Raj and the existing self-governance system in urban areas, he said. Majhi also advised all elected public representatives, including councillors, vice-chairpersons and chairpersons of urban local bodies to rise above politics and work with the municipal administration towards fulfilling people's expectations. Majhi also underlined the need for .

Odisha CM Majhi launches 481 developmental projects worth Rs 1,151 crore
Updated On : 31 Aug 2024 | 11:30 PM IST