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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Akanksha Haat inaugurated
Koraput: Koraput administration on Saturday inaugurated the much-awaited Akanksha Haat at Sanskruti Bhawan here, marking a vibrant celebration of local entrepreneurship, traditional livelihoods, and cultural heritage. The event was held alongside the district-level Sampoornata Abhiyaan Samaan Samaroh, which recognised outstanding contributions under the aspirational district and block programmes. Collector (Koraput) Manoj Satyawan Mahajan said Akanksha Haat will run for a week, showcasing a wide range of locally grown and handcrafted products. These include Koraput coffee, Kalajeera rice, turmeric, lemongrass oil, mint oil, strawberries, bamboo crafts, and terracotta artworks. The exhibition aims to promote traditional skills and sustainable livelihoods while offering a platform for local artisans and farmers, the collector said. As part of the felicitation programme, the district administration honoured officials at both district and block levels, frontline workers, and key stakeholders. Their contributions were instrumental in achieving saturation across six key performance indicators (KPIs) during the Sampoornata Abhiyaan campaign, conducted from July to Sept 2024. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
29-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Koraput gets award under aspirational dist programme
Koraput: Koraput district received the silver medal at the state-level Sampoornata Abhiyaan Samman Samaroh held at the Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The event, chaired by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi recognised outstanding performance under the aspirational district programme. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Collector (Koraput) Manoj Satyawan Mahajan received the award on behalf of the district. Koraput was recognised for achieving saturation in five key indicators. These are antenatal care (ANC) registration, screening for diabetes and hypertension, distribution of soil health cards, provision of school textbooks and electrification of secondary schools, according to an official release. Adding to the district's achievements, Laxmipur and Lamtaput blocks were also awarded silver medals for their performance under the aspirational block programme, marking a significant milestone for the region.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Sex ratio shows improvement in Sundargarh
Rourkela: The sex ratio at birth in Sundargarh district has shown a marked improvement, rising to 957 in 2024 from 934 in the previous year, officials announced at a district-level meeting on Wednesday. The district advisory committee and task force committee meeting on Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC&PNDT) Act, 1994, was chaired by district collector and magistrate Manoj Satyawan Mahajan, who expressed his satisfaction over the positive trend. During the meeting, officials reviewed the current status of ultrasound sonography (USG) clinics in the district and discussed registration and renewal procedures. The committee also addressed various aspects of implementing the PC&PNDT Act . "We will intensify IEC campaigns in low-performing areas," said Mahajan, who also serves as the district appropriate authority for PC&PNDT Act. He urged citizens to report any instances of illegal sex determination to his office or the chief district medical and public health officer. The meeting was attended by Dr Guruprasad Mahanta, chief district medical and public health officer, Dr Chulabati Sahu, additional district public health officer (family welfare) and other senior district officials. The district administration remains committed to preventing sex-selective practices and ensuring strict implementation of the PC&PNDT Act, officials said.
