THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 4, 2025 Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri JP Nadda, will formally launch the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in Odisha on April 11, marking a significant milestone in the state’s journey toward universal health coverage. Nadda is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar on April 10 ahead of the official ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 4, 2025 A high-level World Bank technical team, led by Senior Economist Thomas Danielewitz, visited Odisha this week to evaluate and support the state’s efforts to modernize its statistical ecosystem under the World Bank-assisted Odisha State Capability and Resilient Growth Program. The team engaged in intensive consultations with officials of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 3, 2025 In a major push to Odisha’s industrial growth, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday launched 14 industrial projects worth ₹5,770 crore, paving the way for the creation of more than 37,000 employment opportunities. The projects, spanning diverse sectors, reaffirm the state’s growing appeal as a premier investment destination in eastern India. The Chief ...

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 ...