Tag: Chief Secretary

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Monday expressed hope of forging collaborations with Chinese businesses during the ‘Make In India Conference’ (MII) to be held here on December 1 and 2. It is expected that such collaborations will carry forward the state’s industrialisation drive, an official statement said. Chief Secretary A P Padhi today held discussions in […]

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to bring down the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in the state, the Odisha government has decided to launch a Rs 211 crore special scheme for five years. The state government which has already allocated Rs 95 crore for the purpose, will provide the entire fund from […]

In a bid to provide quality skill development training to 8 lakh youths in the state within three years, Odisha Chief Secretary A P Padhi today directed departments to come up with updated action plans within 10 days

Chief Secretaries of seven Naxal-affected states and Secretaries of key central ministries will meet here tomorrow to take stock of various development projects initiated in Maoist-hit areas

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government today asked the authorities of Bhubaneswar Smart City Mission to expedite the process and set mile stones and time lines against each component of the project. The direction was given by Chief Secretary A P Padhi while reviewing progress of the projects at a high level meeting here attended by Chief […]

Bhubaneswar: Flood situation triggered by heavy rain following Cyclone ‘Titli’ is gradually improving, particularly in Ganjam and Gajapati districts, informed Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Bishnupada Sethi today. Sethi informed that though water is fast receding from several parts of Ganjam and Gajapati districts, many villages are still marooned. However, adequate steps are being taken to […]

The State Office of Odisha Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (OUIDF) was inagurated here today by Chief Secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra...

It was an unprecedented situation India witnessed at Kalaikunda on 28th May, 2021, during the Prime Minister’s visit -- soon after the Cyclone Yaas -- to take stock of the damage the cyclone brought about to West Bengal.

Bhubaneswar: A few days ahead of the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha government today stated that it would implement the Central scheme and include all the beneficiaries of the state government’s own KALIA scheme. Earlier apprehensions were being raised about implementation of the Central […]

Bhubaneswar: Soon after a review meeting convened at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar to discuss several developmental projects of the Centre was cancelled today, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan came down heavily at the Odisha government alleging lack of support from the State in the developmental and infrastructural projects. Though the Union Minister and […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government today announced a special relief package for the people affected by Cyclone Fani. As per the decision, house building assistance of 95,100 will be provided for fully damaged structures, Rs 5,200 for partially damage and Rs 3,200 for minor damages to people as per relief code. Houses completely damaged will be constructed […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi today reviewed the post-cyclone Fani restoration work in Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur districts and informed that power supply will be restored in these districts by May 12. “The devastating cyclone Fani claimed three lives in Kendrapara, however, about 1.17 lakh people were evacuated successfully to safer places in the […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday approved seven investment proposals with an investment of Rs 1036.39 crore, which will create employment opportunities for 2,778 persons. The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi accorded in-principle approval to the projects. The proposals approved by the SLSWCA […]

Bhubaneswar: In a senior level bureaucratic reshuffle, Odisha government today appointed senior IAS officer Asit Tripathy as the new Chief Secretary of the State. A 1986-batch IAS, Tripathy, presently serving as the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary and Chief Administrator KBK will take over the new post from the outgoing AP Padhi who has been appointed […]

Bhubaneswar: In a reshuffle in bureaucracy, the Odisha government today appointed Gagan Kumar Dhal as chairman of Odisha Forest Development Corporation(OFDC), a post equivalent in status & responsibility to the post of Chief Secretary provided in the IAS cadre of the State. Senior IAS officer Dhal had resigned from service yesterday. Dhal, who is a […]