Odisha's political shift: BJP's rise, welfare reforms, and governance challenges in 2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha's political shift: BJP's rise, welfare reforms, and governance challenges in 2024

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With the change in government, 2024 showcased Odisha as a battleground for competing political visions. The shift resulted in the rolling out of new cash transfer schemes and the renaming of flagship welfare programmes, sparking debates on continuity versus political rebranding. The previous BJD government had launched a plethora of new initiatives and poll sops to the tune of more than Rs 30,000 crore in the run-up to the Assembly and general elections in May-June. From the Rs 6,255.94 crore Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project to Rs 4,000 crore integrated irrigation project in Malkangiri and Nua-O scholarship for students to Rs 1 lakh interest-free loan through ‘SWAYAM’, it tried to woo people from different sections of the society in the last quarter of the last financial year. The government had provided one-time livelihood assistance of Rs 1,000 in the shape of cash to each of the 95,90,526 families covered under PDS, besides two jute bags to each of the families that cost the government coffers Rs 1,200 crore.

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A step backward for Odisha’s economy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

A step backward for Odisha’s economy

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Odisha presented the State Budget for 2025-26 in February, with a total Budget size of ₹2,90,000 crore. However, the BJP government’s fiscal performance over the last nine months has been unimpressive, giving an impression that its economic goals are like pie in the sky without an achievable action plan. Although the current borrowing is …

Odisha to Disburse 5th Phase of Subhadra Yojana Assistance from March 6
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Odisha to Disburse 5th Phase of Subhadra Yojana Assistance from March 6

Deccan Chronicle  

The Odisha government will release the first installment of financial assistance under the fifth phase of the Subhadra Yojana on March 6, with the second installment following on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi made the announcement on his official X handle.In a statement issued on Saturday evening, the Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that over …

Odisha budget to target faster growth, raise social sector spending
1 month, 1 week ago

Odisha budget to target faster growth, raise social sector spending

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The size of the state budget is likely to touch Rs 3 lakh crore, up from Rs 2.65 lakh crore in 2024-25, when Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presents the annual budget in the Assembly on Monday. With the latest Odisha Economic Survey projecting state’s economy to expand in the range of 8 per cent to 8.5 per cent …

Odisha Assembly Budget: Governor’s Address Focuses on Education, Employment, Infrastructure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Assembly Budget: Governor’s Address Focuses on Education, Employment, Infrastructure

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Legislative Assembly's Budget Session commenced on Thursday with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati’s address, setting the tone for the state's developmental agenda. The Governor underlined Odisha’s ambitious education roadmap, with the implementation of the New Education Policy aimed at positioning the state as a leader in India’s development by 2047. Under the ‘Utkarsh Odisha’ initiative, the state successfully …

Odisha government to merge Mamata scheme with PMMVY, raise incentive for birth of girl child to Rs 12K
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Odisha government to merge Mamata scheme with PMMVY, raise incentive for birth of girl child to Rs 12K

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The state government on Tuesday announced to integrate of its Mamata scheme with Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and provide an enhanced cash incentive of Rs 2,000 to women on delivery of a girl child. As per the decision taken by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, women with a newborn son will receive Rs 10,000, while those with a …

Indiramma Athmeeya Bharosa scheme delayed; beneficiaries wait for assistance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indiramma Athmeeya Bharosa scheme delayed; beneficiaries wait for assistance

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Despite the state government’s grand launch of the Indiramma Athmeeya Bharosa scheme on Republic Day, promising Rs 12,000 per annum to agricultural labourers — similar to Rythu Bharosa for farmers — its implementation has been delayed, leaving lakhs of beneficiaries waiting for financial assistance. Additionally, during the Praja Palana programme, nearly 2 lakh fresh applications were submitted by individuals …

Increase allocation for BGBO: BJD
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Increase allocation for BGBO: BJD

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD on Wednesday demanded that the double-engine BJP government in the state increase the allocation under ‘Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha’ to at least double of that allocated for the ‘Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha’ initiative launched by the previous government. Addressing a media conference here, former minister Arun Sahoo said the previous BJD government had proposed an allocation of …

Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat, offering Rs 10 lakh coverage to 1.3 crore families
2 months, 1 week ago

Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat, offering Rs 10 lakh coverage to 1.3 crore families

New Indian Express  

In the history of Odisha’s healthcare, January 13 will be recorded in golden letters. While 33 states of the country joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana of the central government, Odisha, along with two other states, had not implemented this scheme. The first is the Health and Wellness Center, and the second is the Pradhan Mantri Jan …

Rs.45,000 Cr being spent on four schemes in Telangana: Bhattti
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rs.45,000 Cr being spent on four schemes in Telangana: Bhattti

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: The Sankranti festival-2025 would remain in the history as the best one since the formation of Telangana, said Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu. He was speaking at the review meeting on four new welfare schemes with officials and people’s representatives of undivided Khammam district on Monday. He said that already free bus travel for women, cooking gas cylinder …

Odisha: Opposition BJD Stages Protest in Bhubaneswar Over Skyrocketing Prices
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha: Opposition BJD Stages Protest in Bhubaneswar Over Skyrocketing Prices

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: On Monday, members and leaders of Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal took to the streets in Bhubaneswar, staging a large-scale protest against the rising prices of essential commodities. Sahoo, who is a prominent face of the BJD, further lashed out at the current government’s policies, alleging that the citizens of Odisha had been left abandoned under the rule of …

Odisha: Women to Receive Multiple Installments Under Subhadra Yojana in 2025
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha: Women to Receive Multiple Installments Under Subhadra Yojana in 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

In a major announcement for the women of Odisha, the state government has confirmed multiple disbursements under the Subhadra Yojana in 2025. Beneficiaries of the widely acclaimed welfare scheme will receive funds in two key installments next year — the first on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day, and the second on August 9, during Raksha Bandhan.Deputy Chief Minister …

Second Installment of Odisha Govt Subhadra Yojana to Be Released in March
3 months ago

Second Installment of Odisha Govt Subhadra Yojana to Be Released in March

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that the second installment of financial assistance under its renowned Subhadra Yojana will be disbursed to eligible beneficiaries in March 2025. The Subhadra Yojana, a flagship welfare scheme, aims to provide critical financial support to underprivileged sections of society, alleviating economic hardships faced by countless families. “All eligible beneficiaries currently in the rejection list …

An onerous task in Odisha
3 months, 2 weeks ago

An onerous task in Odisha

The Hindu  

The Mohan Majhi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government ascended to power with the promise of transforming Odisha’s image, which has long been associated with poverty and backwardness. Since the oath-taking ceremony on June 12, the new BJP government has fulfilled four major poll promises: initiating payment of ₹50,000 to every woman between the ages of 21 and 60, increasing the minimum …

Mohan Majhi government in Odisha changes names of 21 schemes
4 months ago

Mohan Majhi government in Odisha changes names of 21 schemes

The Hindu  

The Mohan Majhi government informed the Odisha State Assembly on Thursday of its plan to rename 21 schemes previously implemented under the Naveen Patnaik administration. According to political analysts, the Bharatiya Janata Party appears to gradually remove Biju Patnaik’s name from various government programmes in the State. Several prominent schemes in Odisha, including the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, Biju Pucca …

From Ladki Bahin in Maharashtra to Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana: Understanding finances behind women-centric poll doles
4 months ago

From Ladki Bahin in Maharashtra to Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana: Understanding finances behind women-centric poll doles

Live Mint  

During recent assembly elections in states like Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, etc, several political parties kept cash transfer schemes for women as one of their poll promises. Beyond Maharashtra, similar women-centric schemes have helped political parties build a solid voter base in states like Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana Under the scheme, the government has promised …

20 lakh women in Odisha benefit from Subhadra Yojana’s third phase
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4 months ago

20 lakh women in Odisha benefit from Subhadra Yojana’s third phase

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Over 20 lakh women in Odisha received financial assistance of Rs 5,000 each as part of the first installment of the Subhadra Yojana's third phase. Subhadra Yojana, a flagship initiative of the BJP government in Odisha, aims to empower women financially and was a key promise in the party's election manifesto. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his …

Short Edit: BJP Said 'Batenge Toh Katenge', And Nearly 50% Maharashtra Voters Agreed
4 months ago

Short Edit: BJP Said 'Batenge Toh Katenge', And Nearly 50% Maharashtra Voters Agreed

ABP News  

After nearly two hours of counting of votes in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut addressed the media alleging 'Kuch To Gadbad Hai'. While some credit surely goes to the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which managed to woo the women voters, the battle cry given from UP's soil — 'Batenge Toh Katenge' — too did its job well. Though the alliance …

Odisha: Subhadra Yojana was critical in BJP’s poll victory but questions remain on feasibility
6 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: Subhadra Yojana was critical in BJP’s poll victory but questions remain on feasibility

Hindustan Times  

Over the last two weeks, women across the state have been queuing up before anganwadi centres and common service centres to enrol for the Subhadra Yojana, Odisha’s biggest-ever state-funded scheme for women that would be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17. By far the biggest state-funded scheme, overtaking the Kalia Yojana for farmers in which the previous …

Subhadra aims to shift women voters from BJD
7 months ago

Subhadra aims to shift women voters from BJD

New Indian Express  

The BJP government in Odisha is ready to roll out its flagship Subhadra scheme on September 17, marking Narendra Modi’s birthday. Targeting a massive beneficiary base of 1 crore, the scheme seeks to cover women aged 21-60 years with cash transfer of Rs 50,000 over five years, with two tranches of Rs 5,000 given annually. However, the budgeting process seems …

Odisha lost 6.57L PMAY-G houses, government blames BJD
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha lost 6.57L PMAY-G houses, government blames BJD

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha government on Tuesday said the state lost nearly 6.58 lakh housing units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin in the last eight years and blamed the previous BJD regime for it. Replying to a question from BJP MLA Manas Dutta, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik informed the Assembly that the previous government failed to …

Odisha Budget 2024-25: Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Focuses on Welfare and Development
8 months ago

Odisha Budget 2024-25: Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Focuses on Welfare and Development

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Odisha government on Thursday presented Rs.2.65 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2024-25 with more special focus on agriculture, infrastructure, welfare and Odia Asmita. Presenting the budget, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposed the administrative expenditure at Rs 97, 725 crore and the programme expenditure of Rs 1,55,000 …

Budget 2024: BJD flays Centre, says Odisha’s ‘special status’ demand ignored
8 months ago

Budget 2024: BJD flays Centre, says Odisha’s ‘special status’ demand ignored

The Hindu  

The Biju Janata Dal has lashed out at the Narendra Modi government accusing that Odisha’s demand for special category State status has been overlooked in the Union Budget while crores of funds have been allocated for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Reacting to the Budget, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “BJP had put special category status in their manifesto as …

Odisha: Welfare promises, capex will need tightrope walk by government
9 months ago

Odisha: Welfare promises, capex will need tightrope walk by government

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: As the Mohan Charan Majhi government prepares for budget 2024-25, funding of ambitious welfare schemes vis-a-vis capital expenditure will require a tightrope walk. As approved in the first cabinet chaired by Majhi after he took oath as the chief minister, the government seeks to implement at least three major promises - Subhadra Yojana, support price of Rs 3,100 per …

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Decoding the BJP’s sweep in Odisha
9 months, 3 weeks ago

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Decoding the BJP’s sweep in Odisha

The Hindu  

With its near-clean sweep in Odisha, the Bharatiya Janata Party has finally managed to entrench itself in the eastern parts of the country. The growing discontent of the rural people towards the BJD organisation at the grassroots also contributed to the BJP’s rise. The Lokniti-CSDS post-poll survey suggests that this didn’t help the party much: the BJP got support from …

New govt will extend Ayushman Bharat scheme to Odisha, says BJP state chief
9 months, 3 weeks ago

New govt will extend Ayushman Bharat scheme to Odisha, says BJP state chief

Hindustan Times  

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party will soon implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme for the people living in and outside the state, the party’s Odisha unit chief Manmohan Samal said on Wednesday. Odisha Bharatiya Janata Party president Manmohan Samal with party leaders release the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls Samal said the Biju Swasthya …

Odisha: BJD Releases Poll Manifesto, Promises 100 Units Free Electricity, Rs 25k Marriage Assistance
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha: BJD Releases Poll Manifesto, Promises 100 Units Free Electricity, Rs 25k Marriage Assistance

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal on Thursday evening released its poll manifesto in which it promised free electricity to domestic consumers upto 100 units, Rs 14,000 and Rs 12,000 yearly stipend respectively to girl students and boys pursuing graduation courses under Nua-O scheme. The manifesto declared to bring government officials under the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana which offers free …

BJD govt will expire on June 4: PM Modi in Odisha
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJD govt will expire on June 4: PM Modi in Odisha

Deccan Chronicle  

Berhampur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that Odisha will have its first Bharatiya Janata Party government after the poll results are out on June 4 and a new chief minister will be sworn-in on June 10. Launching his first poll rally in the state at Berhampur in Ganjam district, the Prime Minister said, "June 4, 2024 is the …

BJD, Congress leaders’ loot to be blamed for Odisha’s ‘rich State poor people’ syndrome: PM Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJD, Congress leaders’ loot to be blamed for Odisha’s ‘rich State poor people’ syndrome: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Blaming the Biju Janata Dal government headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for prevailing poverty despite abundant mineral resources in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Bharatiya Janata Party will surely come to power in the State by next month as people would not spare the current regime for its ‘sin’. Oath-taking ceremony of the new BJP government …

BJP promises ₹50,000 to each woman, ₹3,100 MSP for paddy in Odisha poll manifesto
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP promises ₹50,000 to each woman, ₹3,100 MSP for paddy in Odisha poll manifesto

Hindustan Times  

Promising 21 guarantees in its manifesto for the Odisha Assembly polls, the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday listed its assurances to the tribals, farmers, women and unemployed youth. It includes ₹50,000 cash voucher to women, ₹5,000 to each tribal student every year, filling up 1.5 lakh vacant government posts, free breakfast scheme for students, creating 25 …

Eye on polls: BJD govt in Odisha hikes old age pension amount by 500
1 year, 1 month ago

Eye on polls: BJD govt in Odisha hikes old age pension amount by 500

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In an apparent move to impress the elderly voters in Odisha, the state government Saturday hiked the monthly financial assistance given to them under the Madhu Babu Pension scheme. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the hike by Rs 500.With this hike, a beneficiary will be entitled to receive a minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000. After the hike, beneficiaries …

Odisha govt., Centre face off over implementation of another Central scheme
1 year, 4 months ago

Odisha govt., Centre face off over implementation of another Central scheme

The Hindu  

The Odisha government’s reluctance to implement the Centrally- Launched on September 7, 2022, the scheme aims to establish over 14,500 schools across the country and 6,207 schools have been identified in the first phase. The BJD government is yet to respond to two letters from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the past three months, …

In Telangana, few funds, but many promises
1 year, 7 months ago

In Telangana, few funds, but many promises

The Hindu  

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi-led Telangana government’s struggle to mobilise funds to effectively implement its flagship schemes is proving to be worrying for it, with the State set for elections in less than six months. The government made a budgetary provision of ₹17,700 crore for Dalit Bandhu, where the government provides a one-time capital assistance of ₹10 lakh each to Dalit …

Odisha cabinet approves ₹3,354-crore MSPY nutrition scheme after HC bashing
1 year, 9 months ago

Odisha cabinet approves ₹3,354-crore MSPY nutrition scheme after HC bashing

Hindustan Times  

The Odisha cabinet on Wednesday approved expenditure of Rs. 3,354.4 crore under the Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana to significantly alter the nutrition goals of adolescent girls, pregnant women & lactating mothers, severely acute malnourished and severely underweight children of under 6 years of age across the state over a period of five years. 250 crore, it was raised by nearly …

Union Budget 2021: Odisha govt raises concern over drastic reduction of share in central taxes
4 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2021: Odisha govt raises concern over drastic reduction of share in central taxes

India Today  

After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2021, reactions started pouring in cutting across party lines. While Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal seemed not so content, it, however, chose not to criticise the Union Budget and instead commented on positive vibes of it, raised its concern only over the drastic reduction of share in central taxes. Some of …

Congress announces farm loan waiver, free power, NYAY scheme in poll-bound Assam
4 years, 2 months ago

Congress announces farm loan waiver, free power, NYAY scheme in poll-bound Assam

Firstpost  

Guwahati: The Congress on Friday sounded the poll bugle in Assam by announcing waiver of farm debts and microfinance loans for women, implementation of minimum income guarantee scheme ‘‘Nyay’’, free electricity up to 120 units for the poor and middle class and ensure at least one job for each family. If the Congress comes to power in the state, it …

Odisha budget focuses on infrastructure, healthcare
5 years, 1 month ago

Odisha budget focuses on infrastructure, healthcare

The Hindu  

The Odisha government presented a ₹1.5 lakh crore budget for 2020-21 in the Assembly on Tuesday with focus on creation of world class infrastructure, transformative healthcare facilities and education services, robust ecosystem for skills, sports, tourism, culture and industries. Presenting the budget, Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari said under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the State has a stable …

Odisha govt's KALIA scheme gave Rs 170 crores to 3.41 lakh ineligible beneficiaries
5 years, 6 months ago

Odisha govt's KALIA scheme gave Rs 170 crores to 3.41 lakh ineligible beneficiaries

Op India  

Before the 2019 general and Odisha Assembly elections, Navin Pattnaik-led BJD had announced a major cash benefit scheme for small farmers in the state. Govt employees, pension holders, minors and big farmers got money The state agriculture ministry under minister Arun Sahu appointed Panchayat level nodal officers and started the verification process for 51.05 lakh beneficiaries in August. Two days …

Relief in Odisha
6 years ago

Relief in Odisha

The Hindu  

THE Naveen Patnaik government’s Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation scheme, launched on December 31, 2018, is all set to empower Odisha’s farmers as the Mission Shakti programme has empowered women in the State. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seems to have taken a cue from Telangana’s Rythu Bandhu scheme, launched in early 2018, to make this intervention to alleviate …

Odisha hikes incentives for inter-caste marriage
6 years, 8 months ago

Odisha hikes incentives for inter-caste marriage

The Quint  

Bhubaneswar, July 3 The Odisha government has increased, from the present Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh, the incentive to encourage inter-caste marriage among the Hindu community, a minister said on Tuesday. SC and ST Development Minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi said the hiked incentives would be implemented with retrospective effect from September 14, 2017 and be given in a …

Odisha supplementary budget of Rs 6014 crore placed in assembly
8 years, 3 months ago

Odisha supplementary budget of Rs 6014 crore placed in assembly

New Indian Express  

Besides, social sector departments like health and family welfare and Panchayati Raj departments have got provision of Rs 464.94 crore and Rs 542.94 crore respectively. The finance minister said out of the Rs 795.97 crore provision for the non-plan sector, Rs 85 crore has been earmarked for enhanced scholarship for scheduled caste and scheduled tribe students while Rs 35.74 crore …

Odisha to widen cradle-to-grave welfare schemes
9 years, 1 month ago

Odisha to widen cradle-to-grave welfare schemes

Hindustan Times  

The Odisha government headed by chief minister Naveen Patnaik will add a new initiative to its cradle-to-grave social welfare schemes. Doctors said there has always been provision for dead body carriers at district headquarters hospitals and other top medical facilities in the state, but one had to hire them and pay to the authorities on per kilometre basis. To be …

Sonia, Priyanka share dais; lash out at Mayawati
13 years, 1 month ago

Sonia, Priyanka share dais; lash out at Mayawati

The Hindu  

Sharing the dais for the first time in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi today lambasted the Mayawati regime for lack of development alleging large scale corruption in implementation of central schemes worth one lakh crore rupees. The Congress President and her daughter held all the non-Congress parties like BSP, SP and BJP, that ruled Uttar Pradesh over …

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