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Odisha state government

State seeks biotech solutions to tackle developmental challenges | Bhubaneswar News

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Bhubaneswar: In an attempt to harness the potential of biotechnology in addressing pressing societal and developmental issues, the state govt has asked all departments and district administrations to identify problem statements that could be solved through biotechnology-based innovations.In a recent letter issued to all additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, commissioner-cum-secretaries, secretaries and district collectors, additional…

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PMAY beneficiaries in state to get rooftop solar option | Bhubaneswar News

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Deputy CM KV Singh Deo (centre) Bhubaneswar: The state govt will integrate PM-Surya Ghar Yojana with housing schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), enabling beneficiaries to avail rooftop solar power facilities along with housing assistance, deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said on Wednesday.The scheme will remain optional for beneficiaries. “Our aim…

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Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena submits resignation | Bhubaneswar News

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Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena Bhubaneswar: Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena has submitted his resignation to the state govt, citing personal reasons, official sources confirmed on Sunday. If accepted by the govt, the 37‑year‑old IPS officer may move to the private sector.A senior govt official told TOI on condition of anonymity: “We received his…

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Opening self-financing, professional colleges gets easier in Odisha | Bhubaneswar News

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Bhubaneswar: The state govt has significantly liberalised the policy for establishment of self-financing degree and professional colleges by doing away with separate state-prescribed infrastructure and faculty requirements and further easing the financial obligations for promoters.The higher education department said the move is aimed at facilitating the setting up of higher educational institutions and aligning the…

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Govt responds to contractors’ demands with reforms vow | Bhubaneswar News

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Bhubaneswar: All Odisha Contractors’ Association on Thursday pressed a charter of demands before the state govt, ranging from reforms in bidding norms to price escalation relief and easing of digital procedures.One of the primary demands of contractors was the reconsideration of negative bid capping and the associated additional performance security (APS), which they argue places…

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