The Odisha government introduced the 'Atmanirbhar Mahila Su Vahak' (Ama Su Vahak) programme, aimed at empowering women by providing interest-free loans up to ₹10 lakh for purchasing four-wheeler taxis. This initiative seeks to promote gender equality and create employment opportunities for women in the transport sector.
The Odisha state higher education department announced a ₹63 crore investment for the construction and renovation of five public universities under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme. The project includes infrastructure development at Rajendra University (Balangir), Vikramdev University (Jeypore), Odisha State Open University (Sambalpur), Maa Manikeswari University (Bhawanipatna), and Gangadhar Meher University (Sambalpur).
The Odisha Cabinet approved two major initiatives: a ₹1,790 crore plan to link intrastate rivers for equitable water distribution and climate resilience, and a ₹1,600 crore programme named 'Swachha Odisha' to unify urban sanitation efforts. These schemes aim to boost agricultural productivity, mitigate floods, and create cleaner cities across the state.
The Odisha government decided to implement the agri-tech smart farm (ATSF) initiative at four strategic locations to transform the agricultural ecosystem through advanced technologies and sustainable practices. This initiative aims to enhance productivity and promote sustainable farming methods.
This article discusses the launch of seven new incubation centers by WaveX, aimed at supporting startups in the Media, Entertainment, and AVGC-XR sectors in Odisha. These centers are expected to foster innovation and provide necessary infrastructure and mentorship to emerging companies in the creative technology space.