THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 18, 2025 Gram Vikas, in collaboration with the Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development (CMID), is making significant strides in ensuring the dignified repatriation of deceased migrant workers while advocating for safer migration, social security, and workers’ rights across Odisha and Kerala. In a recent case, the organization facilitated the repatriation of 39-year-old Dilip Kumar Jena, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 17, 2025 The Odisha government has approved investment proposals worth ₹6,117 crore across multiple sectors, paving the way for over 17,000 new jobs in the state. The decision was taken at a meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) on Monday, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. The 19 approved projects span 10 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 10, 2025 Odisha’s rising para judo star, Mohan Sahu, has brought laurels to the state by securing two bronze medals at the 13th National Para Judo Championship 2025. Representing Odisha, the talented athlete from the tribal-dominated Kalahandi district showcased his prowess in the Junior JI (66 kg) and Senior JI (64 kg) categories. Sahu’s achievement has ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 8, 2025 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, while addressing a state-level International Women’s Day celebration at Lok Seva Bhawan, delivered an inspiring message encouraging every girl in Odisha to dream fearlessly. He urged them to overcome societal barriers with self-confidence, declaring, “This is your time, your moment, and this is your Odisha.” The Chief Minister ...

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 PARDIP, MARCH 8, 2025 In honour of International Women’s Day 2025, Paradip Sakshyarata Samity organized an inspiring event at the Officers’ Club, bringing together influential leaders and community members to celebrate women’s empowerment and achievements. The event, which featured motivational speeches and prize distributions, was graced by A.K. Bose, Advisor (Traffic), Paradip Port Authority (PPA), as the Chief ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BERHAMPUR, MARCH 8, 2025 In a significant move to empower women financially, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed over ₹5,000 crore to 1.18 crore women beneficiaries under the state’s flagship Subhadra Yojana. The event, held in Berhampur city’s Ambapua locality, coincided with International Women’s Day. During the occasion, the Chief Minister credited ₹5,000 directly to the bank ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 6, 2025 Odisha’s Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Anu Garg has urged banks to achieve the full 100% target of the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) for the fiscal year 2024-25, amounting to ₹2.11 lakh crore. Addressing the 178th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting on Thursday, she emphasized the need to strengthen credit flows to key ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KEONJHAR, MARCH 2, 2025 In a move set to transform the economic landscape of the region, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the establishment of a mega steel plant in Keonjhar with an investment ranging from Rs 30,000 crore to Rs 40,000 crore. The ambitious project was announced at the annual-day function of Chandra Sekhar College ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26, setting an ambitious outlay of Rs 2.90 lakh crore, marking a significant step towards realizing the state’s vision for economic transformation. The budget prioritizes key sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, urbanization, and industrial development, reflecting the state’s drive to enhance ...