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New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha Cabinet approves Rs 2,398 crore for emergency ambulance service
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha cabinet on Wednesday approved an allocation of Rs 2,398.45 crore for a period of five years (till 2027-28) for implementation of the second phase of Emergency Medical Ambulance Services (EMAS) scheme in the state. The proposal was approved during a meeting of the state cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan here. The second phase of the EMAS scheme is being implemented in the state from 2023-24. Speaking to mediapersons, chief secretary Manoj Ahuja said the initiative, a joint effort between the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the state government, aims to provide comprehensive pre-hospital emergency medical services to the people of the state. 'The second phase of the scheme will cater to around 11-12 lakh emergency patients including pregnant women and children with a response time of 20 minutes. The project will be implemented through a private agency selected via an open tender process, with financing on a reimbursement basis,' he added. Known as the '108 service', the EMAS scheme has been running in Odisha since March 5, 2013. It is managed and monitored through a 24/7 centralised call centre and has a fleet of 866 ambulances, including 411 advanced life support (ALS), 449 basic life support (BLS) and six boat ambulances. On the day, the cabinet also approved a tender worth Rs 108 crore for construction of underground pipelines between left bank and right bank canals of Baitarani river under the Integrated Anandpur Barrage project. Scheduled to be wrapped up in 18 months, the project would irrigate around 3,450 hectare land through underground pipelines post-completion. It will benefit farmers of Anandpur, Hatadihi and Ghasipura blocks of Keonjhar district. Meanwhile, to keep pace with the changing needs and improve delivery mechanism for implementation of various welfare schemes for the Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and minorities, the cabinet approved restructuring of the Odisha Subordinate Welfare Service (OSWS) and Odisha Welfare Service (OWS), the chief secretary said. He stressed the need for presence of more officers of the welfare service at the mid and higher level of the bureaucracy citing the implementation of several welfare schemes by the Centre and state government in the last few years to cover maximum targeted groups including the tribals and PVTGs. On the other hand, to promote ease of doing business in the state and create more employment opportunities, the cabinet decided to exempt extra hour operation fees as specified in rule 79 of the Odisha Excise Rules, 2017 for distilleries, bottling and brewery unites. It also decided to convert the post of excise constable from divisional to district cadre by amending relevant rules. Besides, the Odisha Children's and Women's Welfare Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025 which requires anganwadi workers to possess graduation or any equivalent degree from any recognised university, was also approved. As per the existing provision, the eligibility was HSC or an equivalent degree under the Board of Secondary Education. OTHER APPROVALS Tender worth `108 cr for construction of underground pipelines under Integrated Anandpur Barrage project Restructuring of OSWS and OWS get cabinet nod Exemption on extra hour operation fees as specified in rule 79 of the Odisha Excise Rules, 2017 for distilleries, bottling and brewery unites Minimum qualification of anganwadi workers set to graduation
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Govt makes graduation must for anganwadi workers
Bhubaneswar: State cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment making graduation mandatory for the appointment of anganwadi workers , providing new avenues for promotion and streamlining the recruitment process within the women and child development (WCD) department. The cabinet meeting, chaired by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved the Odisha Children's and Women's Welfare Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025. Following the amendment, an anganwadi worker will have to pass graduation or equivalent from any recognised university for appointment or selection to the cadre of junior grade of service. As per the existing rule, an anganwadi worker is required to pass HSC or Class X exam from the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent board for appointment or selection to the cadre. However, the revised rules will not be applicable to the existing anganwadi workers, who would be considered for selection as per their earlier qualification. "With increased use of technology and IT, as well as more scientific techniques for childcare and management of pregnancy, more qualified manpower in the field will be beneficial. The initiative will strengthen the service delivery mechanism and quality management in the implementation of the scheme meant for the well-being of women and children," said chief secretary Manoj Ahuja after the cabinet meeting. by Taboola by Taboola 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 The cabinet also approved six key proposals on Wednesday, including restructuring of the Odisha Subordinate Welfare Service and the Odisha Welfare Service by creating 24 new posts in various ranks. It also approved a proposal from the health and family welfare department for the implementation of Emergency Medical Ambulance Services (EMAS) for the period from 2023-24 to 2027-28.
