Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi

November 7, 2026 3:09 PM

Odisha CM, LoP cancel Diwali celebrations in solidarity with disaster-hit people

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced their decision to cancel Diwali celebrations this year in view of the damage and suffering caused by Cyclone Arnab and subsequent floods in several parts of the state. In a statement, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Diwali celebrations at Majhi’s residence have been cancelled. The CM has also requested people not to bring gifts or bouquets on the occasion. "The Hon’ble Chief Min...

September 28, 2026 10:30 AM

Odisha CM tours flood-hit districts as govt moves over 1 lakh people to relief camps

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday directed officials to ensure that flood-affected people receive all essential assistance as he conducted an aerial survey and visited rain-hit areas. The latest deep depression over the Bay of Bengal brought very heavy rainfall to several parts of the state, causing flooding and waterlogging in 13 districts across southern, coastal and western Odisha, officials said. An alert of minor flood was issued in Mahanadi, which may cause inundation in...

September 10, 2026 8:16 AM

Odisha signs major MoU in Abu Dhabi; to explore 14 Projects worth potential investment of Rs. 2.10 lakh crore and 8.68 lakh jobs

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is on a visit to UAE, with an objective to attract investment into the state and expand Odisha's trade and business links with the UAE. On Wednesday, he held a series of meetings with UAE-based investors and business groups in Abu Dhabi. A key outcome was an MoU between the Odisha government, UAE-based International Holding Company (IHC) and the Adani Group to explore 14 new projects involving an estimated investment of Rs. 2,10,500 crore ($2.105 Trillio...

August 22, 2026 4:36 PM

National Workshop on ‘Mission Zero’ Focuses on Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work

A national workshop on “Mission Zero: Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work” was organised at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhawan, in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, with a focus on strengthening institutional mechanisms, promoting appropriate technologies and expanding mechanised sanitation services across the country. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the workshop. Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Sudhansh Pant; Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg; Additi...

July 14, 2026 2:12 PM

Odisha govt announces Rs 74.78 cr welfare package for kendu leaf workers

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a welfare package worth Rs 74.78 crore for lakhs of people associated with the kendu leaf sector, including pluckers, binders and seasonal staff. According to a statement by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "a welfare package for lakhs of kendu leaf pluckers, binders and seasonal staff. The package includes a 10-paise hike per 'kerry' (20 leaves) and a 20-paise hike per 'phala' (40 leaves), with the price revision costing the state Rs 10.78 c...

June 4, 2026 3:47 PM

Odisha CM calls for stronger BRICS cooperation on disaster risk reduction at Puri meet

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRG) Technical Meeting in the holy city of Puri, calling for enhanced international and inter-state cooperation to address the growing challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters. Welcoming delegates, experts and representatives from BRICS nations, the Chief Minister described the gathering as a significant platform for advancing global disaster risk reduction efforts....

May 11, 2026 5:12 PM

Odisha CM Unveils Tourism-Focused ‘Orange Economy’ Vision for Employment

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said his government is focused on generating employment opportunities for local people through tourism development by promoting the “Orange Economy,” or a culture-based economy, in the state. CM Majhi was speaking at a special event at the shrine of the Lord Lingaraj Temple here, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the reconstruction of Gujarat’s Somnath Temple, the “Somnath Swabhiman Parv”. Addressing the gathering as the ...

May 8, 2026 12:30 PM

Odisha secures Rs 48,330 crore investment commitments during CM Majhi’s Gujarat visit

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday returned to Odisha after his three-day visit to Gujarat, securing investment commitments worth Rs 48,330 crore that are expected to generate more than 67,838 employment opportunities across multiple sectors in the state. Addressing the Odisha Investors’ Meet Roadshow in Vadodara on Thursday, CM Majhi said, “Western India has already led India’s industrial rise. Now, for Viksit Bharat, Eastern India must rise, and Odisha is ready to lead...

April 24, 2026 2:29 PM

Odisha CM announces early summer vacation from April 27 amid heatwave

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced early summer vacation in schools across the state due to the prevailing heatwave. As per the order, all government, government-aided and private schools will remain closed from April 27, while pre-scheduled examinations and official work will continue as planned. The Chief Minister has approved the related proposal from the School and Mass Education Department. In a post on X, the state's Information and Public Relations Department ...

March 25, 2026 2:15 PM

Odisha CM directs strict vigilance for smooth conduct of Ram Navami festival

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued firm instructions to the police administration to maintain law and order across the state during the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations on March 27. Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan , the Chief Minister emphasised the need for strict vigilance and effective management to ensure peaceful observance of the festival throughout Odisha. It may be noted that in 2025, the festival was conducted peacefully due to extensive precautionary meas...