Tag: Chief Secy

Bhubaneswar: The state cabinet on Monday approved the proposal for formation of Food Commission in Odisha. Briefing newsmen after the meeting, chief secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi said the cabinet approved the Odisha Food Commission Rules for formation of Food Commission in the state. “Under the provisions of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, each […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government today urged the Centre to enhance the quantum of assistance being given to farmers since they have been affected by drought as well as pest attack during this year’s Kharif season. Some districts of Odisha are facing drought situation due to deficient and uneven rainfall during Kharif-2017 and pest attacks in […]

Bhubaneswar: With COVID-19 infections showing a downward trend, the state government on Wednesday asked the stakeholders in the hospitality industry to prepare Odisha tourism’s real ambassadors from among the visiting tourists. This suggestion was given by Chief Secretary A K Tripathy while addressing a state-level workshop where stakeholders from government, hoteliers, tour operators and travel […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is fully prepared for COVID19 vaccination with a prioritised list, said an official on Monday. Apprising the State’s preparedness at a review meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy said, “Odisha stands prepared for Covid vaccination with prioritised list and well-designed multi-sectoral response system at different levels.” […]