Nov 2018

ODISHA   Odisha govt. provides free smartphones for women self help groups   Odisha governmentis to provide free smartphones to all the6 lakh women self-help groups under its Mission Shakti programme. Around 70 lakh women associated with various SHGs will benefit due to the move. In the inaugural ceremony, the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that women … Read more 08.11.18 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   In MIO 2018 investors committed Rs.4.2 lakh crore to Odisha   The second edition of‘Make in Odisha Conclave 2018 (MIO 2018)’ was held in Bhubaneswar. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that it received overall investment intent of 4,19,574 crore across 15 diversified sectors. The various sectors includes chemicals and fertilizers, petrochemicals, food processing, healthcare, tourism, renewable energy, and … Read more 07.11.18 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

  ODISHA   Odisha government signed MoU with AIFF   Odisha governmentsigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) at the Kalinga Stadium complex, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. As per the agreement, the State government will host National team camps and also I-League side Indian Arrows. … Read more 06.11.18 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha Government launches Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2018   Odisha Government launched Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2018. The policy is aimed to carry forward process of industrialization through promotion of aerospace and defence manufacturing enterprises, generate employment opportunities and promote value addition.   It proposes to extend subsidy upto 50% of … Read more 05.11.18 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha Government launches Saura Jalnidhi scheme   Odisha Government has launched Saura Jalnidhi scheme to encourage use of solar energy in irrigation by farmers. Under this scheme, farmers will be given 90% subsidy and 5,000 solar pumps. This will provide irrigation benefits in 2,500 acres of the state. The beneficiary of this scheme … Read more 03-04.11.18 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Free Wi-Fi service in Capital launched   Residents of the State capital were provided free Wi-Fi service in various areas of the city.   The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited’s Wi-Fi service ‘Bhubaneswar Me WiFi’ was launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.   As many as 518 Wi-Fi hotspots having 1,800 access points would … Read more 02.11.18 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   CM launches agri clusters programme   Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a special programme for promotion of Agriculture Production Clusters (APCs) in tribal regions of the State.   Under the scheme, schemes available with the Horticulture Directorate, OLM, OAIC, APICOL, OLIC and other concerned departments will be converged for creation of livelihood infrastructures … Read more 01.11.18 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs