Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida

Odisha Deputy CM: over 98 lakh women benefited from Subhadra scheme, more aid to follow

Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women and Child Development, Pravati Parida, emphasized the impact of the Subhadra Scheme, noting that over 98 lakh women have already benefitted from it. She announced that additional support would be provided on Thursday, with a major financial disbursement set for International Women’s Day on March 8. “We have provided benefits to more than 98 lakh women under the Subhadra Scheme, nearing our target of 1 crore beneficiaries. On Thursday, a...

July 26, 2024 10:55 PM

Odisha CM announces 10% quota and five-year age relaxation for Agniveers in uniform services

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled new measures on Friday to support Agniveers, announcing a 10 percent quota and a five-year age relaxation for their entry into uniform services within the state. This announcement comes on the heels of the state government's presentation of a Rs 2.65 lakh crore budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The budget, presented on Thursday, has been met with mixed reactions from various political figures and the public. Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Prava...