PM Mementos e-Auction
The PM Mementos e-Auction 2025 is live, showcasing rare artifacts from Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. Bidding is open until October 2, 2025, with proceeds supporting the Namami Gange Project. Jharkhand features 27 mementos highlighting tribal culture, Odisha presents 21 artifacts celebrating handloom and mythology, and Chhattisgarh showcases 16 items reflecting
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of an attack on a journalist in Nabarangpur district, Odisha, who was stabbed multiple times by a drug addict after filing a complaint against him. The journalist is in critical condition and the NHRC has issued a
XV Finance Commission
The Union Government has allocated over Rs. 284 crores as the first installment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants to strengthen rural local bodies in Mizoram, Odisha, and Tripura for the financial year 2025-26. Mizoram receives Rs. 14.2761 crores for 827 Village Councils, Odisha gets Rs.
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the self-immolation of a 19-year-old girl in Kendrapara district, Odisha, following alleged police inaction regarding her complaints of blackmail by a former male friend. The NHRC has issued a notice to the State DGP for a
Veterinary Care
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying reports on the establishment of 541 Veterinary Hospitals and 314 Mobile Veterinary Units in Odisha, including services in tribal areas. A call center is available for farmers, and significant funding has been allocated for animal disease control and dairy development projects in
Odisha
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of a 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha, spanning 110.875 km at a cost of Rs. 8307.74 crore. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas and enhance connectivity between major cities,
Odisha
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of a 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha, spanning 110.875 km at a cost of Rs. 8307.74 crore. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas and enhance connectivity between major cities,
Skill Development
The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a Consultative Workshop in Bhubaneswar to discuss the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation, aimed at modernizing vocational training in India. The workshop gathered insights from industry and academia to align ITI training with workforce needs, emphasizing the importance of high-quality skills
Paradip Port
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has announced several port-led industrial development projects at Paradip Port in Odisha, with a total investment exceeding INR 10,000 crore. Key projects include a Multimodal Logistic Park, multiple Iron Ore Pellet Plants, and a POL terminal, collectively expected to generate over 10,
Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana
The Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is a comprehensive scheme providing financial support to cultural organizations and individuals in performing arts across India, including Odisha. Over the past five years, significant funds have been disbursed, with a total of Rs. 1,198.53 crore allocated across eight scheme components. The
MISHTI Scheme
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reported that 26,396.34 hectares of degraded mangrove areas are being restored under the MISHTI Scheme during 2023-25. This includes 3,836 hectares funded by the National CAMPA and 22,560.34 hectares through various state schemes. Odisha received ₹0.70
urban governance
The Capacity Building Commission and the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha organized a workshop on July 23, 2025, aimed at enhancing the capacities of Urban Local Body officials. The event focused on empowering officials to be citizen-centric and future-ready, aligning with the goals of Mission Karmayogi. Key sessions