Tag: Odisha Govt

Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik wrote to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeking intervention over the potato supply crisis in Odisha. The BJP criticized this move, blaming the BJD for failing to establish sufficient cold storages and implementing unsuccessful agricultural missions. Retail potato prices in Odisha have soared to Rs 45-50 per kg, affecting common people.

The BJD's Sankha Bhawan in Unit-6, Capital City, is under scrutiny for alleged illegal construction on public land. The building spans 1.183 acres and includes a plot meant for public use. Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari vows action against intentional violators, while BJD's Munna Khan claims legality.

The Odisha government has renamed the Biju Patnaik Sports Award to Odisha Rajya Krida Samman. The Sports and Youth Services Department issued an official notification. The award recognises outstanding sportspersons, eminent coaches, sports journalists, and sports organisations in Odisha.

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab and BJD MP Debasish Samantray clashed over Mahtab's 'garbage dump' comment made during a diamond jubilee event in Cuttack. Mahtab criticized the state's corruption, while Samantray sought clarification on who he referred to.

The BJD assigned 50 MLAs to monitor Odisha government departments, sparking political debate. BJD's Amar Satpathy praised the move, while BJP's Samir Dash criticized it as ineffective.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal for the dissolution of the planning body.

As per BJD, these leaders will put forth the demands, sorrows, sufferings and inconveniences of the common people before the government.

The ECI revoked DS Kutey's suspension but directed action against Ashish Singh for misrepresentation. While Singh was transferred as an OSD, confusion remains over Kutey's reposting. Concerns rise over IPS officers being paid without assignments.

The Odisha Government has restricted the financial powers of Startup Odisha, delegating specific spending limits to its Executive Chairman and Board of Directors. The MSME Department issued a notification outlining that the Executive Chairman can authorize expenses up to Rs. 1 Crore, while the Board can approve up to Rs. 10 Crore, subject to budget approval and government procedures.

Moreover, in a bid to improve the administration, the Mohan Majhi government has also prepared a list of class two and class three officers occupying particular posts at particular places for a long time apart from the senior officers.

The BJP government in Odisha, led by CM Mohan Majhi, prioritizes zero casualties in natural disaster management. Plans include increasing ODRAF units from 20 to 30, establishing regional Fire Services hubs, and earmarking Rs 200 crore for controlling artificial flooding with IIT Delhi's assistance.

Seventeen companies from outside Odisha were awarded Rs 35,000 crore worth of contracts under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Departments during the BJD's tenure. Allegations of corruption and kickbacks in the tender process have surfaced. The BJP government plans to investigate these claims. Residents report incomplete water projects and poor service despite significant payments to contractors.

Politics in Odisha has intensified with the BJD joining opposition protests over NEET in the Rajya Sabha and raising concerns about Odia identity following their 2024 election defeat. The BJP criticizes BJD's actions as attempts to regain lost relevance.

The focus of the meeting was the fulfillment of all the earlier assurances promised by the saffron party in its election manifesto.

Apart from his vast experience, Ahuja is in the good books of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by working efficiently as a Secretary in the Agriculture Ministry.