March 2019

ODISHA   Odisha government clears USD 4 billion investment proposal by Haldia Petrochemicals   The Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) received the state government nod to set up an integrated refinery at a total investment of Rs 28,700 crores (USD 4.05 billion) near Subarnarekha Port in Balasore district.   HPL’s investment intent of Rs 70,000 crore for a petrochemical complex and downstream … Read more 06.03.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   8L more farmers covered under Kalia   Chief minister Naveen Patnaik  initiated transfer of Kalia assistance (Rs 5,000 each) to the bank accounts of 4.8 lakh farmers.   With this, the direct income assistance scheme has covered around 37 lakh.   Naveen also announced Mukhya Mantri Karigara Sahayata Yojana, a monthly pension scheme for the handicrafts … Read more 05.03.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha govt approves establishment of Kalahandi University   ð  The state government has approved its decision to establish Kalahandi University at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district. ð  The state government hereby alters the territorial jurisdiction of Sambalpur University by establishing a new university called Kalahandi University at Bhawanipatna with effect from the date of publication of this … Read more 03-04.03.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Govt bats for 25% quota for EWS kids in pvt schools   The state school and mass education department has decided to partner with New Delhi-based Indus Action to implement 25 per cent admission quota for children from disadvantaged groups in private schools across the state.   To implement the provision, the Odisha Primary Education … Read more 02.03.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) won the SKOCH Award 2018   SKOCH award, the highest independent honour in the country, was given to Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) for the first time for its remarkable achievements in the field of disaster management. The award was presented at the mega event of … Read more 01.03.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs