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Kalyani Steel Limited Signed A Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) With The Government Of Odisha.
February 23, 2024
- The MoU includes setting up a manufacturing facility at Gajmara in Dhenkanal district.
- The manufacturing unit will focus on the production of titanium metal, aerospace and automotive components and advanced special steel.
- The investment for this project amounts to Rs 11,750 crore.
Odisha Government Introduces Inclusive Urban Sanitation Policy 2024
February 19, 2024
- Integration of modern concepts like circular economy, disaster resilience, and community partnerships.
- Emphasis on enhancing sanitation infrastructure and services across cities and towns, with a focus on marginalized populations.
- Alignment with SDG 6.2 and the UN Human Right to Sanitation, emphasizing climate-resilient infrastructure and inclusive approaches.
CM Naveen Patnaik Inaugurates Bagchi-Sri Shankara Cancer Centre And Research Institute In Bhubaneswar
February 19, 2024
- BSCCRI is equipped with 750 beds and treats 300 patients with radiotherapy and 150 with chemotherapy every day.
- Mind-Tree co-founder Subroto Bagchi and his wife donated Rs 210 crore for the project.
- It aims to offer world-class oncology treatment to the region’s people and benefit one-third of Odisha’s cancer patients.
- The hospital is equipped with modern technology, treatment facilities, and proper infrastructure, with an investment of Rs 410 crore.
- It is empanelled under the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY).
Odisha Govt To Give Interest-Free Loans To Youth Under ‘SWAYAM Scheme’
February 14, 2024
- The Odisha government has introduced the SWAYAM Scheme to offer interest-free loans to youth aged 18-35.
- Under ‘Swayam’, eligible rural and urban youth can receive up to Rs 1 lakh to start or expand businesses.
- Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik aims to boost entrepreneurship and self-employment with this initiative.
- The scheme, funded with Rs 672 crore from the state budget, will run for two years.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates 100 Cube Startup Initiative Of IIT-Bhubaneswar
February 12, 2024
- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated IIT-Bhubaneswar’s ‘100 Cubes‘ startup initiative.
- The initiative aims to create 100 startups with a valuation of Rs 100 crore by 2036.
- IIT-Bhubaneswar’s Research and Entrepreneurship Park will provide resources, mentorship, seed capital and access to investors for startups.
Gupteswar Forest Designated As Fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site In Odisha
February 13, 2024
- Gupteswar forest, situated near the Gupteswar Shiva temple within the Dhondrakhol reserve forest of Odisha’s Koraput district, has been designated as the state’s fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS).
- Spanning 350 hectares, the site is renowned for its sacred groves, revered by locals, and its diverse flora and fauna.
- A comprehensive survey reveals 608 faunal species, including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, butterflies, moths, odonates, spiders, scorpions, and lower invertebrates.
Odisha Government Hikes MBPY Pension Amount By Rs 500
February 12, 2024
- Odisha government increased Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) pension amount by Rs 500.
- MBPY beneficiaries, who were availing benefits of Rs 500, Rs 700 and Rs 900 every month, will now get Rs 1,000, Rs 1200 and Rs 1400 every month.
- The state government will spend an additional Rs 3683 crore annually.
- MBPY was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development on 1 January 2008
JSW Group Signed An MoU With Odisha Govt To Set Up First Mega-Scale Integrated EV
February 11, 2024
Odisha govt on Saturday signed an MoU with JSW Group for the establishment of integrated electric vehicles (EV) and EV battery manufacturing projects in Cuttack and Paradip. The project with an investment of Rs 40,000 crore will create 10,000 jobs.
Odisha Presented Interim Budget Of Rs 2.55 Lakh Crore For Fiscal Year 2024-25
February 8, 2024
Overall Budget:
- Total budget outlay: Rs 2.55 lakh crore, an 11% increase from 2023-24.
- No new schemes or initiatives were announced due to it being a Vote-on-Account budget.
- Focus on financial stability and allocating funds to existing departments.
Key Allocations:
- Highest allocation: School and mass education department – Rs 33,865 crore (9.71% share).
- Other significant allocations:
- Panchayati Raj department – Rs 22,543 crore (8.84%).
- Health and family welfare – Rs 19,729 crore (7.74%).
- Water resources – Rs 13,267 crore (5.20%).
- Planning and convergence – Rs 12,043 crore (4.72%).
Economic Performance:
- Odisha’s economy is expected to grow at 8.5% in 2023-24, exceeding the national average of 7.3%.
- Food production doubled in the last 22 years.
- KALIA scheme has benefited over 62 lakh farmers’ families.
- Millets Mission improving the lives of around 5 lakh farmers.
Healthcare Focus:
- Priority on achieving “health for all”.
- Target to develop 1,858 health centres in next 5 years with Rs 3,389 crore investment.
Additional Notes:
- This is an interim budget, a full budget with new initiatives is expected later.
- The budget focuses on maintaining financial stability while supporting key sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture.
Source: Argus News
Baramunda Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) In Bhubaneswar Will Be Named After Dr. BR Ambedkar
February 6, 2024
- Baramunda Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Bhubaneswar to be renamed after Dr. BR Ambedkar.
- Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the renaming.
- Terminal to be known as “Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal.”
- Tribute to Dr Ambedkar’s dedication to Dalit upliftment.
- Special 900-square feet gallery inside the terminal to depict Dr. Ambedkar’s journey and legacy.
Odisha Government And JNU Collaborate To Launch Biju Patnaik Center For Odia Studies
February 5, 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the Government of Odisha have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the Biju Patnaik Special Center for Odia Studies. The centre’s primary goals include launching a master’s program.
PM Modi To Lay Foundation For 2,400MW Power Plant In Sambalpur, Odisha By NLCIL
February 3, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to lay the foundation stone for NLC India Limited’s (NLCIL) 2,400 Mega Watt Supercritical Thermal power plant in Sambalpur, Odisha, on February 3, 2024.