September 2019

ODISHA   Odisha government to distribute fortified rice in Malkangiri   The state government has decided to distribute fortified rice through the public distribution system (PDS) in Malkangiri district on a pilot basis from January. The rice enriched with minerals and vitamins will be distributed to address the problem of anaemia and micro-nutrients deficiency among people.   The NITI Aayog has … Read more

ODISHA   3,000 college teachers to be trained under World Bank project   The state higher education department will train around 3,000 college teachers by the end of this financial year for quality teaching and excellence.   The faculty training programme will be conducted under the Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity as … Read more

ODISHA ·         State to set up 45 spl courts to try rape cases ð  The Centre has allowed the State Government to establish as many as 45 Fast Track Special Courts (FSTCs) for expeditious trial and disposal of rape and other sexual offences against children in a time-bound manner. ð  The Union Ministry of Law … Read more

ODISHA Odisha approves investment proposals worth 2,435 crore   Odisha Governmentapproved investment proposals worth ₹2,435 crorein different sectors which would provide direct employment to 5,432 people in the State. The investment projects were approved at the State Level Single Window Authority (SLSWA)meeting chaired by Chief Secretary A.K. Tripathy on September 26. The projects were approved in food … Read more

ODISHA   Website for progress of agriculture clusters launched   Agriculture production clusters in the tribal areas can be good business models for agri-entrepreneurs and set example for coastal farmers.   This project plans to trigger growth in farm sector with an objective of doubling the income of one lakh small and marginal farmers by … Read more