A Festival Gift of Empowerment On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the Odisha government is set to make another significant stride in women’s financial empowerment through its flagship Subhadra Yojana. The program, launched in September last year by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s BJP-led government, provides direct financial assistance to women across the state. This year’s celebrations…
A Bold New Chapter for Education in Odisha In a landmark decision poised to reshape foundational education, the Odisha government has announced the launch of 835 model primary schools under its flagship Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalaya scheme. The initiative, revealed during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar,…
A Breach in Odisha’s Education System In a serious setback to the integrity of Odisha’s education system, a major question paper leak has rocked the state’s Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET), leading to the arrest of a senior education official. Nihar Ranjan Mohanty, the Vice-President of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), was arrested by the Crime…
Odisha Strengthens Social Governance with Key Appointments In a significant move aimed at reinforcing its commitment to child welfare and women’s empowerment, the Odisha government has announced fresh appointments to key statutory bodies. With a focus on transparency, reform, and renewed leadership, the state has appointed Babita Patra as the Chairperson of the Odisha State…
Odisha Government Pushes for Accountability and Efficiency In a bold and reform-oriented move, the Odisha government has launched a two-pronged campaign to overhaul the state’s bureaucratic structure. Aimed at instilling greater discipline, efficiency, and accountability, the state is set to enforce compulsory retirement for underperforming officials, while simultaneously tightening attendance norms across government offices. These…
GST as a Catalyst for Economic Efficiency Since its introduction in 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has emerged as a transformative fiscal reform in India, creating a unified indirect tax framework across states. Designed to eliminate tax cascading and streamline compliance, GST has become a cornerstone of India’s journey toward greater economic transparency…
Odisha’s Growth Push Gains Momentum In its latest stride toward accelerated development, the Odisha government has unveiled plans to begin land acquisition for a ₹40,000 crore mega steel plant in Keonjhar district. The ambitious project, a joint venture between India’s JSW Group and South Korea’s POSCO, is being positioned as a game-changer not only for…
The passing of Dr. Subas Pani, former Chief Secretary of Odisha and a distinguished civil servant, marks the end of an era in Odisha’s administrative, cultural, and intellectual life. At the age of 76, Dr. Pani breathed his last, leaving behind a legacy that bridges governance, literature, and cultural preservation. His mortal remains were consigned…
A Vision to Transform: Odisha’s Bold Startup Strategy The Odisha government’s multi-pronged strategy to build a thriving innovation ecosystem is beginning to bear fruit. In a major recognition of this vision, seven startups from the state have secured ₹35 crore in funding under the Government of India’s Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme. The announcement, made…
BDA Embraces Digital Reform with Citizen-Centric Initiative In a progressive step toward modernizing urban governance, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has made it mandatory for all property allottees to obtain a Unique Account Number (UAN) by August 31, 2025, to continue accessing its full suite of property-related services. This move underscores BDA’s push for digital…
