sep 2018

ODISHA   ·        State Govt issues draft guidelines on plastic ban Ahead of imposition of complete ban on use of plastic bags and polythene in Odisha from October 2, the State Government has issued draft guidelines on the restrictions. As per the guidelines issued by Forest and Environment Department, sale, trade, manufacture, import, storing, carrying, … Read more 06.09.18 OPSC (Orrisa) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Centre aid for elderly   A multi-activity centre for senior citizens, billed as Odisha’s first state-supported unit of its kind, was launched.   Named Anand, The centre has been developed by the state social security and empowerment of persons with disabilities department in consultation with Tata Trusts and implemented by HelpAge India.   The … Read more 05.09.18 OPSC (Orrisa) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Food scheme for labourers   Social activists have called for a policy of “portability” to ensure that the seasonal migrant labourers can get subsidised ration under the National Food Security Act at their place of work.   With this policy, the rice quota allotted to them at their respective villages can be delivered … Read more 04.09.18 OPSC (Orrisa) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Budget push for tourism   The state has earmarked special funds in its supplementary budget for the Men’s Hockey World Cup and the Make in Odisha Conclave, keeping in mind that successfully hosting these two events would propel Odisha to new horizons in tourism.   The supplementary budget of Rs 12,790 crore, which … Read more 02-03.09.18 OPSC (Orrisa) Current Affairs

ODISHA   71 acres for 38 industry units   The state government on Monday allotted land for 38 investment projects in various sectors.   Around 71 acres were allotted in the industrial estates located in Khurda, Chhatabar, Anlapatna, Deras, Mancheswar, Rasulgarh, Andharua, Janla and Bhagabanpur in the city and on its outskirts.   The industrial … Read more 01.09.18 OPSC (Orrisa) Current Affairs