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New Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha govt hikes ex gratia for death due to wild animal attack to Rs 10 lakh
BHUBANESWAR : The Odisha government has increased the ex gratia for death due to wild animal attack to Rs 10 lakh from the existing `6 lakh, informed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday. The chief minister also approved inclusion of new provisions in the existing compassionate grant norms. As per the decision, along with increase in the ex gratia compensation for death, if a house is damaged by wild animals, a new house will be provided under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana or an equivalent financial assistance will be given to the victim. Similarly, in case of damage to kitchen, paddy storage unit or goat shed, a compassionate assistance of Rs 3,000 will be provided. The government will also provide financial assistance for damage to compound wall in wild animal attack. If a boundary wall is damaged, financial support of Rs 5,000 per metre, up to a maximum limit of Rs 25,000, will be given as a compassionate grant.
Hans India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Relief hiked for wildlife attacks
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday announced the enhancement of compensation for loss of life in an attack by a wild animal to Rs 10 lakh from the existing Rs 6 lakh, an official statement said. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved a proposal in this regard taking into account the loss of life and property caused due to attacks by wild animals, mainly in areas close to forests. The government also made a provision for assistance for damage caused to houses by wild animals. 'If a house is damaged, then the affected persons will be given a dwelling unit under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana or a financial assistance equivalent to the house will be provided,' the statement issued by the CMO said. If the kitchen, grain storage house or goat shed is damaged, a compassionate assistance amount of Rs 3,000 will be provided, it said. Similarly, if a concrete wall or compound wall is damaged, a compassionate assistance amount of Rs 5,000 per metre, up to a maximum of Rs 25,000, will be provided,it added.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
10 households from each panchayat to get pucca house order on June 12: Minister Rabi Narayan Naik
BHUBANESWAR: The BJP government on Tuesday announced to sanction pucca houses for 10 beneficiaries under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana in each panchayat to mark its first anniversary of coming to power in the state, on June 12. Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said block development officers (BDOs) have been asked to submit a list of beneficiaries within five days. Around 68,000 houses will be provided by the government in the first phase, he said. The minister said the move represents government's commitment to implementing welfare schemes and improving the lives of citizens. The Odisha government has approved the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, allocating `7,550 crore to build 2.25 lakh pucca houses for disadvantaged families over the next three years. The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district on March 31. The houses will be provided to low-income households which have not been selected under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). The government had launched a comprehensive survey on January 24 this year to identify all eligible families who have been left out of the previous housing schemes. The survey has so far identified more than 26 lakh beneficiary households.
New Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Over 36.81 lakh have applied for housing assistance under PMAY-G, says Odisha minister
BHUBANESWAR: With the extended timeline for self-survey or assisted survey through registered surveyors for the identification of eligible rural households under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin coming to an end on May 31, the state government has urged left-out beneficiaries to complete the registration process in time. Around 36.81 lakh people in the state have registered either through AwaasPlus mobile app or online portal of the government so far for PMAY-G housing assistance. Verification of applications will be done after the monsoon season, said Panchayati Raj minister Rabi Narayan Naik here on Tuesday. The minister said a large number of eligible people were not covered under the scheme by the previous BJD government due to political reasons. 'After BJP came to power, the survey is being done in the most transparent manner. We are promise-bound to ensure not a single eligible person is left out. We will ensure that all homeless have a pucca house of their own and there are no kutcha houses in the state,' Naik said. The state has received cumulative sanction for 28.49 lakh houses under PMAY-G out of which, 23.97 lakh have already been constructed. Around 60,000 houses have been allocated to beneficiaries under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, a flagship housing scheme for low-income households not selected under PMAY. Work orders will be issued to all these beneficiaries within two months, he said.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Since day one, I am available to the people'
1 2 3 What do you consider your administration 's most significant achievement in your first 10 months as CM? There are many. But if I have to single out the most significant, then I should say it's our success in reaching out to the common man. Since day one, I have been available to the people. Over the past 10 months, we have dealt with over 10,000 grievances and mostly solved their issues with 88% success rate. We are on a mission to hold grievance redressal initiatives in different cities and towns. Recently, we held a public grievance in Sambalpur and the next one is planned for Berhampur. Our aim is to reach out to the people. This is the essence of democracy. I am glad that in this short span of time, we have fulfilled all our major promises — opening of the four doors of the temple of Lord Jagannath, Rs 500 crore corpus fund for the temple, Subhadra Yojana for women, Rs 800 input assistance to farmers during paddy procurement, and many more. We have recently launched Antyodaya Gruha Yojana for the poor and destitute. We also rolled out Ayushman Bharat in Odisha which was blocked by the previous govt for political reasons. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Your govt has emphasised tribal welfare and representation. Can you share specific initiatives launched to uplift Odisha's tribal communities? We have a number of schemes along with that of the central govt for uplift of tribals. We have floated a new scheme named Saheed Laxman Nayak Adarsh Ashram Vidyalaya Yojana to redevelop Ashram schools. We are also implementing many central schemes which can transform tribal life. Besides, we are opening Tribal Swabhiman Bhawan and Tribal Language & Culture Institute to promote the vibrant culture of tribal people. To address the dropout rate among tribal children, we have launched Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana, where we are giving tribal students Rs 5,000 each, benefiting over 2 lakh students. Odisha has seen major investment proposals in events such as Utkarsh Odisha conclave. How is your govt ensuring these translate into actual jobs and development? As you know, Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave held in Jan has surpassed all previous records by attracting investment proposals to the tune of Rs 12.89 lakh crore. Investments have been received across various sectors. These investments are expected to generate over 8.94 lakh job opportunities, creating a significant socio-economic impact. We have created a dedicated team that is providing all necessary facilitation to potential investors to set up units here. I am personally interacting with investors and our team is always ready to resolve issues, if any, at the highest level. BJP promised to address 'Odia Asmita'. How has your administration worked to promote Odisha's cultural and linguistic identity? It's one of our core agenda. We have been taking a number of steps including opening of four doors of the temple of Lord Jagannath, Rs 500 crore corpus fund for the temple, construction of Odia Asmita Bhawan, museum for palm leaf manuscripts, establishing memorials for Odia heroes, and many others. For the first time, we celebrated Utkal Divas at the birthplace of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das. From Utkal Divas to Odia New Year, Odia pakshya (fortnight) was celebrated dedicating each day to a specific aspect linked to our Asmita. Critics have pointed to a lack of groundbreaking ideas from your govt. How would you respond to that? What big-ticket projects are in the pipeline? There will always be naysayers. Massive investments in infrastructure, development of Paradip as a petrochemical hub with support from IOCL, huge investments in metals and mining sector will spur an economic growth Odisha has seen never before. Despite leading the metals and mining sector, we are keen on diversification of investments in sectors such as petrochemicals, textiles, food processing, IT, tourism and other sectors. Our agreement with IOCL, ISPRL, Petronet LNG entails an investment of about Rs 1 lakh crore and expected to generate nearly 70,000 jobs. It will strengthen Odisha's strategic role in the petrochemical landscape of the country. Besides, some of the leading IT companies are opening their centres in Bhubaneswar. We expect the creation of over 50,000 jobs in the IT sector in next 5 years. In textiles and apparel sector, we have received investment offers of over Rs 7,700 crore which can create over 88,000 direct and indirect jobs. Our plan for the state's growth for the next five years will certainly be a golden period in our development history. Odisha faces challenges like rural poverty and unemployment. What steps has your govt taken to tackle these issues? In these 10 months, we have filled up over 25,000 vacancies in the govt. We have a target of filling up 1.5 lakh govt posts in coming years. Besides, setting up industries will create huge job opportunities. In addition, we are encouraging rural women to take up small businesses through schemes like Subhadra and other interest subvention schemes for SHGs. Under the Lakhpati Didi scheme, Odisha has outperformed other states in terms of target, wherein our success is about 90%. I think, rural poverty and unemployment will be a thing of the past in a few years. Odisha will witness reverse migration. As the first BJP CM after 24 years of BJD rule, how have you worked to differentiate your governance style from that of your predecessor's? As I said in the beginning, I have a better connect with the common people. I am accessible to the people 24x7. Reaching out to people and trying to solve their issues defines the democratic character of my governance style, which was absent previously. Besides, as people's chief minister, I am working along with my team on a long-term vision for Odisha in alignment with the vision of the Prime Minister. We are making all out efforts for holistic development. Mining is a key economic driver in Odisha, but it has environmental and social costs. How is your administration balancing growth with sustainability? Mining is essential for development. We are identifying land for compensatory afforestation, asking industries to use green tech, and following a strict green norm for industries as per provisions. Odisha can have 22 ministers but you have chosen to have a smaller council of 16. When will you increase the numbers? We will take a decision at an appropriate time. What are your top priorities for Odisha in the coming year? We have huge plans for industries, infrastructure, employment, empowerment of women and farmers. We are working round-the-clock to realize these objectives. You will witness visible success in the coming days.
