THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 8, 2025 Odisha has achieved a significant milestone in paddy procurement, with 70 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) procured from approximately 15.65 lakh farmers during the ongoing kharif season. This achievement was highlighted during a review meeting chaired by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra at Lokseva Bhawan on Saturday. Key officials, including Principal ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 8, 2025 Vedanta Ltd. announced on Saturday that it is on track to achieve 30% women representation in its workforce by 2030. Notably, 28% of the company’s women employees are currently in decision-making roles, marking the highest representation in leadership positions among India’s metals and mining sector. To bridge the talent gap, Vedanta is actively ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, MARCH 8, 2025 NTPC Northern Region Headquarters celebrated International Women’s Day with remarkable enthusiasm under the theme “Accelerate Action.” The theme underscored the importance of advancing gender equality by empowering women and promoting education. On this special occasion, N S Rao, Regional Executive Director (RED), Northern Region, extended his heartfelt greetings to the women employees of NRHQ. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 8, 2025 The 14th Annual Techno-Science-Management-Cultural-Literary-Skills Festival, Gajajyoti 2025, kicked off with a spectacular start on March 5 at Centurion University’s Bhubaneswar campus. The three-day event, which concluded on March 7, seamlessly blended innovation, entertainment, and skill development, offering an immersive experience for students, faculty, alumni, and visitors alike. The festival’s opening day featured the much-anticipated ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MARCH 7, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots sports development by extending financial and logistical support to four budding footballers from rural Assam. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the company provided sports kits, transportation, and allowances to help these young athletes participate in the final selection trials at Sudeva Delhi ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU SAMBALPUR, MARCH 7, 2025 Sanjay Kumar Jha has assumed charge as Director (Technical) of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), bringing over three decades of extensive experience in the coal industry. Jha has a strong background in mining operations, strategic planning, and technological advancements. Before this appointment, he served as Area General Manager of Lakhanpur Area (2022-2024) and Basundhara Area ...

In the heart of India’s villages and towns, a quiet yet powerful transformation is taking place. Women, long sidelined in economic conversations, are now stepping into the roles of entrepreneurs, educators, and change-makers. This shift is not just about equality: It’s about unlocking a massive economic opportunity. Investing in women-led development at the grass roots is not just a social ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MARCH 7, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon, in collaboration with the District Administration, organized an Awareness Program on effective ash utilization on March 6, 2025. The event brought together stakeholders from Kokrajhar and the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) to explore sustainable practices in ash management. Masanda M Pertin, District Commissioner, emphasized the importance of sustainable practices and the role ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 7, 2025 Tribal communities and residents of Kalahandi have made a fervent appeal to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for the immediate conduct of a gram sabha for the Lanjigarh Bauxite Mine, stressing its crucial role in the socio-economic development of the region. A delegation from the Lanjigarh Anchalika Vikas Parishad, a local organization focused ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 6, 2025 “Odisha stands as a leader in the mining sector, excelling in the production of bauxite, coal, iron ore, and other mineral resources, significantly contributing to the state’s revenue,” said Gokulananda Mallik, Odisha’s Minister for MSME, during the inauguration of the 3rd Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2025 at Baramunda Ground in Bhubaneswar on ...