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a day ago
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Odisha to form tech panel for Metro rail
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to set up a technical committee comprising senior officers and experts to draft a fresh and comprehensive plan for the proposed Bhubaneswar Metro rail project. The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo. The earlier project plan prepared by the previous BJD government has been scrapped and a fresh one will be designed and executed with support from the Centre, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said. 'We will form a technical committee including department secretaries, officers and experts. They will visit other Metro-operating cities to study best practices and prepare a new route plan, identify parking spaces and finalise other infrastructure needs,' Mahapatra told reporters. A fresh Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared based on the committee's findings and the Centre's support will be sought for the project's execution, he added. Singh Deo emphasised the importance of studying Metro systems in other cities, pointing out that many projects are running at a loss, with the burden falling on State governments. 'So, it has been decided to study the projects in other cities and submit the report to the government. Further action will be taken on the basis of the report,' he said. The previous BJD government had proposed to take up the first phase of the Metro project on a 26-km-long stretch between Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar to Trisulia in Cuttack at an investment of Rs 6,225 crore. Soil testing and other ground work were also initiated by the then government. Meanwhile, the Opposition BJD has criticised the BJP government for allegedly pushing the Metro rail project into uncertainty. The BJD spokesperson, Lenin Mohanty, accused the government of misleading people. 'The Hyderabad and Bengaluru Metro projects are profitable. The previous Naveen Patnaik government had taken concrete steps to implement the Metro rail in Odisha. The BJP government lacks sincerity and is only confusing the public with contradictory statements,' Mohanty said. He said the Naveen Patnaik-led government took necessary steps to start the Metro project in a developing State like Odisha. Mohanty pointed out that ministers have made conflicting remarks—one suggesting the Metro will be elevated, another suggesting it will go underground—adding to the confusion.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Odisha Govt To Redesign Bhubaneswar Metro Blueprint From Scratch, Know More
The earlier project plan, prepared under the previous BJD government, has been scrapped. The Odisha government has decided to set up a technical committee comprising senior officers and experts to draft a fresh and comprehensive plan for the proposed Bhubaneswar Metro rail project, a minister said on Thursday. The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo. The earlier project plan prepared by the previous BJD government has been scrapped and a fresh one will be designed and executed with support from the Centre, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said. 'We will form a technical committee including department secretaries, officers, and experts. They will visit other metro-operating cities to study best practices and prepare a new route plan, identify parking spaces, and finalise other infrastructure needs," Mahapatra told reporters. A fresh Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared based on the committee's findings, and the Centre's support will be sought for the project's execution, he added. Singh Deo emphasised the importance of studying Metro systems in other cities, pointing out that many projects are running at a loss, with the burden falling on state governments. The previous BJD government had proposed to take up the first phase of the Metro project on a 26-km-long stretch between Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar to Trisulia in Cuttack at an investment of Rs 6,225 crore. Soil testing and other ground work were also initiated by the then government. Meanwhile, the opposition BJD has criticised the BJP government for allegedly pushing the Metro rail project into uncertainty. BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty accused the government of misleading people. 'The Hyderabad and Bengaluru Metro projects are profitable. The previous Naveen Patnaik government had taken concrete steps to implement the Metro rail in Odisha. The BJP government lacks sincerity and is only confusing the public with contradictory statements," Mohanty said. Mohanty said the Naveen Patnaik-led government took necessary steps to start the Metro project in a developing state like Odisha. He pointed out that ministers have made conflicting remarks—one suggesting the metro will be elevated, another suggesting it will go underground—adding to the confusion. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ministers to lead I-Day events across state
1 2 Bhubaneswar: State govt has assigned ministers to lead Independence Day celebrations across its districts on August 15, with chief minister Mohan Majhi set to hoist the national flag at the state-level ceremony on Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar. Following the flag-hoisting, a parade and a rendition of Ramdhun with traditional instruments will be held. Deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo will lead the celebrations in Keonjhar, while deputy chief minister Pravati Parida will hoist the flag in Cuttack. Similarly, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari has been assigned to Sambalpur, and panchayati raj minister Rabi Narayan Naik will take part in the event in Balangir. In Kalahandi, school and mass education minister Nityananda Gond will preside over the ceremony, while food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra will represent the state in Kandhamal, an official notice said. Puri's Independence Day programme will be attended by law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, while health minister Mukesh Mahaling will preside over Sundargarh's celebrations. The flag-hoisting in Gajapati will be carried out by commerce and transport minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, whereas Bhadrak will see housing and urban development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra officiating. In Nabarangpur, the govt's representative will be forest and environment minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, and in Sonepur, higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj will lead the celebrations. Handlooms, textiles and handicrafts minister Pradeep Bal Samanta will take charge in Angul, MSME minister Gokulananda Mallik in Rayagada, and industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain in Mayurbhanj. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
New Indian Express
06-08-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha leading the way in organic farming, says Dy CM KV
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha is at the forefront of organic farming, asserted deputy chief minister-cum-Agriculture minister KV Singh Deo on Tuesday. Addressing the 'Virgin Land Security Summit' at India International Centre in New Delhi, Singh Deo said, 'We have begun transforming our pristine tribal regions into organic clusters under Balabhadra Jaivik Chasa Mission. With nearly 32 per cent of our cultivable land seeing minimal chemical use, we are now scaling up with 'One District - One Organic' cluster.' He informed that the state is now focusing on agro-processing units for mango, turmeric, millets and ginger, export-oriented agri parks, organic value chains linked with self-help groups (SHGs), farmer producer organisation (FPOs), millet-based enterprises and eco-farming hubs. 'Odisha is ready with land, a strong policy with subsidies on power, water, capital incentives and fast-track clearances to enable investors and innovators to thrive,' the deputy chief minister said. He extended invitation to global partners and agripreneurs to visit Odisha, a land where nature meets enterprise and tradition meets innovation, to be a part of this transformation. With India having over 60 million hectare of barren and under-utilised land, Singh Deo highlighted that around 20 million hectare was ideal for organic farming. 'With global demand for organic products soaring, this is a golden opportunity for farmers to lead the world in sustainable agriculture,' he said. Uday India editor Deepak Kumar Rath, policymakers, agri-business leaders, farmer organisations, land reform exports and development agencies were present.
New Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha government launches Mobile Migrant Resource Centre
BHUBANESWAR : The state government on Monday launched the Mobile Migrant Resource Centre by flagging off a mobile van. The centre aims to check distress migration and create awareness on livelihood opportunities available under various government-sponsored programmes in the five migrant-prone blocks of Ganjam and Kendrapara districts. The initiative is a joint collaboration among the Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment department, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Migrant Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MMTF). Inaugurating the Mobile Migrant Resource Centre by flagging off a mobile van at Krushi Bhavan here, deputy chief minister-cum-chairman of the state task force committee on migration KV Singh Deo said the state government is bringing various livelihood development, skill development and employment-generating initiatives for women, youth and returning migrant labourers. 'Our efforts have started to make them self-reliant by providing employment in their own areas. This Mobile Migrant Resource Centre will help curb distress migration and make people aware about the opportunities and options available for self-employment for sustainable livelihood. A toll-free migration resources centre helpline number 1800-345-7885 has been issued by the government. Migrants can dial this number in any emergency situation,' Singh Deo said. This Mobile Migrant Resource Centre will serve as a reliable model for the state. It will support potential migrants and help develop a structured framework for helping them and frame sustainable solutions for migration challenges, said principal secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment, Arabinda Kumar Padhee. The inaugural programme was attended by Labour commissioner Indramani Tripathi, protector of emigrants in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sunil Shah, additional secretary, Agriculture, Subhranshu Mishra, Amit Chaudhary, Ankita Surabhi, Nabanita, Rutumbhara Priyadarshini from United Nations International Organization for Migration, officials from the department of Labour and Employees' State Insurance, FAO, WASSAN and SMRC.
