Tag: Odisha Government

Odisha government signed 512 MoUs with various industries over the past five years, aiming for Rs 11,85,281.40 crore in investments and creating 5,31,000 jobs. However, only 30 MoUs have been executed so far, with Rs 19,528 crore invested and potential for 20,251 more jobs. Industries Minister Sampad Swain disclosed this in the Assembly.

Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced that the future of the KALIA scheme will be decided soon. In response to BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, he stated that high-level discussions are ongoing. The Assembly saw disruptions with Speaker Surama Padhy adjourning sessions multiple times due to protests.

It is pertinent to mention here that the BJP was opposing the 'Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha' scheme of the previous BJD government launched in October 2023.

Suresh Pujari further said that such people and officials have constructed high rise buildings and soon such structures will be razed by bulldozers.

The BJD criticized the Odisha government's delay in appointing an Advocate General, a position vacant for over a month. BJP's Pitambar Acharya is a leading candidate. BJD's Lekhashree Samantasinghar called it policy paralysis, while BJP's Manoj Mohapatra defended the delay.

Reports indicate that during the BJD government's tenure, several IAS, OAS officials, and engineers have been overstaying in specific posts. Retired engineers are being reinstated to multiple positions within WATCO, causing discontent among unemployed young engineers. The Urban Development Minister has promised a thorough investigation into these allegations.

A mishap during the Adapa Mandap Bije pahandi rituals involving Lord Balabhadra has sparked political controversy in Odisha. The BJD and Congress have criticized the BJP-led state government, accusing it of failing to protect religious sentiments. A three-member committee has been formed to investigate. The BJP responded by highlighting past failures of the BJD.

The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, has approved five proposals aimed at cultural revival and economic benefits. Key initiatives include a Rs 200 crore corpus fund for Odia Asmita, a wage hike, and teacher recruitment.

MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik visited Bhubaneswar's O-Hub following claims that Odia start-ups were denied space, contrary to its objective. The O-Hub, constructed to support local entrepreneurs, allegedly favored MNCs instead. The Minister assured corrective measures.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has instructed District Collectors to eliminate illegal encroachments on government lands statewide. This includes urban and rural areas, aiming to enhance development and welfare projects.

The Odisha government has declared July 8, 2024, a public holiday for the Rath Yatra festival. All state government offices, magisterial courts, banks, and banking institutions will remain closed. The decision was announced by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department.

After almost 16 years, people from different parts of Odisha were seen queuing up before the grievance cell of the State government which has been revived by the newly-elected BJP government.

The State Health Department has mandated all government and private doctors to provide medical reports of rape victims within seven days, in line with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This directive includes detailed procedures for timely medical examinations and documentation.

Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of Lord Jagannath, will be opened soon, said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday. He said this while addressing a special function organised in Bhubaneswar to felicitate newly elected BJP MPs and MLAs.

Bars and pubs in Bhubaneswar are operating beyond permissible hours, prompting the Excise Commissioner to direct officials for inspections and legal actions. Social media posts exposed these violations, leading to increased surveillance and potential hefty fines or license cancellations.