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BHUBANESWAR: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday described the Mohan Charan Majhi cabinet's decision to extend reservation in medical, technical and profession courses in higher education as a historic step towards inclusive education promoting social justice. Pradhan said the decision will help realise the aspirations of talented students from the most marginalised sections of society by ensuring greater access to higher education in fields such as medical, engineering, agriculture and ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Differences have surfaced within the BJD following the state government's decision to grant 11.25 per cent reservation to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) in medical, engineering and other higher educational institutions. While former minister Ranendra Pratap Swain welcomed the move and thanked Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, party colleague Arun Sahoo argued that the quota should be proportionate to the SEBC population in the state. Swain said in an importan ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A day after Odisha cabinet gave its nod to increase reservation for marginalised students in medical and technical educational institutions, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the decision was a historic step towards empowering talented youth from such sections of society.As per the cabinet decision on Saturday, students belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) will receive 11.25% reservation in medical and technical education ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: In a significant policy shift aimed at aligning affirmative action with demographic realities, the Odisha government has enhanced reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) while introducing, for the first time, a quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) -- officially termed Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBCs) -- in higher education. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday evening. U ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, on Sunday participated in the self-enumeration process of the Digital Census commenced in Odisha on April 1. He also urged the citizens to cooperate in the campaign of Census 2027 to ensure a bright future for the state. "Today, I participated in the 'Digital Census' programme that has begun in the country and completed my self-registration. Accurate information alone will be helpful in preparing welfare schemes fo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday launched the state-level school enrollment festival and traditional 'Khadi Chuan' ceremony at Bhubaneswar's Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School. The Chief Minister guided young children in writing "Mother" and "Father" on slates using chalk, symbolising their entry into formal education. He also interacted with the children and created a welcoming atmosphere for first-time learners. CM Majhi visited exhibitions showcasing te ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday called for intensifying enrolment of children at the foundational-level particularly from Shishu Vatika to ensure that no child in the state is deprived of education. Addressing the state-level 'Pravesh Utsav' and 'Khadi Chhuan' (initiation of toddlers into learning) programme held at Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School here, the chief minister said ensuring 100 per cent enrolment is a top priority of the government. Majhi said ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: In a significant push towards social justice, the Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday approved 11.25 per cent reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in admissions to medical, engineering and other higher educational institutions across the state. The revised policy also enhanced the reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) to 22.50 pc and Scheduled Castes (SC) to 16.25 pc, bringing the total reservation framework closer t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen food security in the state, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has announced announced that the Odisha Cabinet has approved the 'Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana' (MAPY), for the financial year 2026-27. Under this MAPY yojana, the government will provide additional rice to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS), said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The beneficiaries family of the MAPY y ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 5 (PTI) The Odisha government has enhanced the quotas for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students and introduced reservation for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in medical and technical education. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Saturday. "While the quota for the ST students has been raised from 12 per cent to 22.50 per cent, it has been enhanced from 8 per cent to 16.25 per cent for ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved a major revision in the state's reservation policy for admissions to medical, engineering, and other higher and technical education courses, benefiting students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that reservation for ST students in technical, professional, medical, and al ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision, the Odisha government on Saturday enhanced the reservation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students and introduced a quota for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in medical and technical education. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here. "While the quota for the ST students is raised from 12 per cent to 22.50 per cent, it has been enhanced from 8 per cent to 16.25 per cent f ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday performed the customary 'Khadi Chhuan' ritual, marking the beginning of studies, for first-time students at a function here and asserted that no child in the state would remain deprived of education. Majhi, a teacher by profession, held the hands of children and guided them to write "Maa-Bapa" (mother-father) in Odia using chalk and slate at the Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School, the venue of the state-level 'Khadi Chhuan' program ...Read More >
The number of seats reserved for scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) students in medical, engineering, higher and technical education courses has almost been doubled in Odisha, with the state government making major changes in the reservation policy. In a late-night cabinet decision Saturday, the BJP government in Odisha increased reservation of seats in medical, engineering, and other higher/technical education courses in Odisha. It also approved reservation of seats in these courses ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) In a landmark decision, the Odisha government on Saturday enhanced the reservation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students and introduced a quota for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in medical and technical education. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here. "While the quota for the ST students is raised from 12 per cent to 22.50 per cent, it has been enhanced from 8 per cent to 16.2 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 4 (UNI) In a significant move to strengthen food security in the state, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved a new initiative, the 'Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana' (MAPY), for the financial year 2026-27. Addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the scheme will provide additional rice to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS). Under this initiative, each bene ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for approving ₹447.11 crore for the upgradation of a crucial National Highway stretch in the state. In a statement issued on behalf of the people of Odisha, the Chief Minister said the sanctioned project would strengthen a key interstate corridor and significantly improve connectivity across several districts. The pro ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 4 (ANI): Odisha's Minister of Sports & Youth Services Suryavanshi Suraj today presented the ceremonial World Athletics flag to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Kalinga Stadium, marking a proud moment for the state reflecting its readiness to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in the city in 2028. The 2028 World Indoor Championships will see India host a global track and field championship for the first time, from 3 to 5 March 2028. Also Read | ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday received the ceremonial World Athletics flag ahead of the state hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028. Odisha Sports & Youth Services minister Suryavanshi Suraj presented the ceremonial flag to the Chief Minister, marking a proud moment for the state, reflecting its readiness to host the championships. This is a reaffirmation of the state's commitment to delivering a world-class event, an official statement said. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday received the ceremonial World Athletics flag ahead of the state hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028. Odisha Sports & Youth Services minister Suryavanshi Suraj presented the ceremonial flag to the chief minister, marking a proud moment for the state, reflecting its readiness to host the championships. This is a reaffirmation of the state's commitment to delivering a world-class event, an official st ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday participated in the state-level Pravesh Utsav and Khadi Chhuan programme, symbolically initiating young children into formal education and reaffirming the government's commitment to universal enrolment. The event was held at a government upper primary school near Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, where the Chief Minister personally guided children to write their first words -- " Maa" (mother) and "Bapa" (father) -- on slates using chalk ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 4 (ANI): Odisha's Minister of Sports & Youth Services Suryavanshi Suraj today presented the ceremonial World Athletics flag to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Kalinga Stadium, marking a proud moment for the state reflecting its readiness to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in the city in 2028. The 2028 World Indoor Championships will see India host a global track and field championship for the first time, from 3 to 5 March 2028. The ceremon ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday performed the customary 'Khadi Chhuan' ritual, marking the beginning of studies, for first-time students at a function here and asserted that no child in the state would remain deprived of education. Majhi, a teacher by profession, held the hands of children and guided them to write "Maa-Bapa" (mother-father) in Odia using chalk and slate at the Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School, the venue of the state-level ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is set to roll out the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for its proposed Kanya Sumangala Yojana, with detailed guidelines expected shortly, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Thursday. The scheme, announced in the state budget by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, is in the final stages of formulation, with the government preparing to release its implementation framework, eligibility criteria and fund disbursement structure. Addressing the medi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a public appeal for wholehearted cooperation in the first phase of the Census 2027, which includes House Listing and Housing Census 2026. In his message, the Chief Minister said, "The first phase of the census exercise has begun in Odisha through a coordinated effort between the Census Directorate under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Odisha Government's Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The door-to-door Houselistin ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday called upon the people to actively participate in the upcoming Census-2027 exercise commencing from April 16. In a video message, Majhi said he has completed his self-enumeration and encouraged people to do so online. Emphasising the importance of accurate data in shaping development policies by the state and the Centre, the chief minister said the first phase of the census operations - house listing and house census - will commence acros ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of Census 2027 -- house listing and housing census -- will commence across all 30 districts of Odisha from April 16, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Friday, urging people to participate in the national exercise actively.In a statement, the CM said the exercise is being conducted in coordination with the Census Directorate under ministry of home affairs, and the state's revenue and disaster management department. Trained enumerators and supervisors will ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Shrinking of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) jurisdiction due to transfer of Ichchapuram-Palasa section from Khurda Road railway division to the proposed Visakhapatnam division of South Coast Railway (SCoR) evoked strong reactions from Congress, BJD and other organisations on Friday.BJD's Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra in a letter to railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday strongly opposed this railway move. "This decision impacts Odisha, a state that contributes significantly to ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday appealed to citizens to actively cooperate with the upcoming Census exercise, with house listing operations scheduled to commence from April 16 across the state. In a video message, the Chief Minister urged people to participate in the process, including the ongoing self-enumeration drive being conducted ahead of the door-to-door survey. "I have completed my self-enumeration. You too should do it. If you have not yet submitted you ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Political parties across the spectrum in Odisha on Friday voiced strong opposition to the Railway Board's decision to exclude the Palasa-Ichchapuram rail section from the jurisdiction of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) and merge it with the proposed South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone, demanding an immediate rollback. The stretch, currently administered under the Khurda Road division of ECoR, has been proposed to be brought under the Visakhapatnam division of the upcoming SCoR zone, acco ...Read More >
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