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Hans India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
CM launches campaign to boost indigenous products
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched a week-long campaign to boost the market availability of indigenous products manufactured in the State's underdeveloped and backward regions. Majhi launched the 'Akanksha Haat Abhiyan' during a felicitation function organised by the Planning and Convergence department of the State government. The Odisha government's 'Aspirational District and Block Programme' focuses on implementing the scheme at the grassroots level, he said. Work is underway towards achieving the goals of inclusive development through socio-economic indicators based on health and nutrition, education, agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion and skill development, he said. Majhi said after the district level, work on the programme has now been extended to the block level. 'The quality of life of the people in remote and underdeveloped blocks is being improved and better services provided to them,' he said. 'I am very happy to announce that the week-long 'Akanksha Haat Abhiyan' is being launched to take the 'Akanksha Brand' at the grassroots level,' Majhi said. He said the drive will increase the market availability of locally produced products in remote and underdeveloped areas of Odisha. 'The economic condition of local self-help groups, farmers, artisans and weavers will improve and their products will be available to consumers at affordable and fair prices,' Majhi said. Such products will also be made available at digital marketplaces, he said. As part of the ceremony, the Chief Minister felicitated the best-performing aspirational districts and blocks in the State. The awards were presented based on performance indicators in health and nutrition, education, agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion and skill development. Congratulating the award-winning teams, Majhi remarked, 'It is a matter of pride that all our aspirational districts have consistently ranked among top performers in various domains. Ten districts together have earned performance-based incentives totaling Rs 165 crore.' The Chief Minister highlighted that the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP), launched nationally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2018, and the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), introduced in January 2023, have both seen notable success in Odisha. The State currently has 10 aspirational districts under ADP and 29 blocks in 16 districts under ABP.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha CM announces launch of ‘Akanksha Haat' to promote local products
BHUBANESWAR: In a move to bolster local economies and foster grassroots entrepreneurship, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced the launch of a week-long 'Akanksha Haat' campaign from the state capital. Addressing an event organised by the Planning and Convergence department, Majhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call 'Vocal for Local' has become a people's movement. The 'Akanksha' brand was launched in 2024 to promote local products from the aspirational blocks across the country to consolidate indigenous local products. 'I am delighted to announce that a week-long Akanksha Haat campaign will commence today to take the Akanksha brand to the grassroots. This campaign will increase the market availability of local products in remote and inaccessible areas of the state. The economic status of local women's self-help groups, farmers, artisans, and weavers will improve through this initiative and consumers will be able to access local products at affordable prices,' he said. 'Under Akanksha Haat, local products will also be made available on digital e-marketplaces for marketing within and outside the state. The Akanksha brand will be promoted to enhance product quality, pricing and availability according to market demand,' the chief minister added.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Odisha CM launches week-long campaign to boost market of indigenous products
Bhubaneswar, Jul 29 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched a week-long campaign to boost the market availability of indigenous products manufactured in the state's underdeveloped and backward regions. Majhi launched the 'Akanksha Haat Abhiyan' during a felicitation function organised by the Planning and Convergence Department of the state government. The Odisha government's 'Aspirational District and Block Programme' focuses on implementing the scheme at the grassroots level, he said. Work is underway towards achieving the goals of inclusive development through socio-economic indicators based on health and nutrition, education, agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion and skill development, he said. Majhi said said after the district level, work on the programme has now been extended to the block level. 'The quality of life of the people in remote and underdeveloped blocks is being improved and better services provided to them," he said. 'I am very happy to announce that the week-long 'Akanksha Haat Abhiyan' is being launched today to take the 'Akanksha Brand' at the grassroots level," Majhi said. He said the drive will increase the market availability of locally produced products in remote and underdeveloped areas of Odisha. 'The economic condition of local self-help groups, farmers, artisans and weavers will improve, and their products will be available to consumers at affordable and fair prices," Majhi said. Such products will also be made available in digital marketplaces, he said. PTI AAM RBT view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 00:30 IST 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
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CM launches campaign to promote locally-produced goods
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched a week-long "Aspirational Market Campaign" aimed at enhancing market access for locally produced goods in remote and underdeveloped areas of the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the ceremony organised by the planning and coordination department, Majhi emphasised the success of aspirational district and block programmes as models for promoting local development. The initiative focuses on inclusive development through various social and economic indicators, including health, education, agriculture, and skill development. The campaign aligns with the Prime Minister's "Vocal for Local" movement and introduces the "Aspirational Brand" launched in 2024. This initiative is expected to improve the economic status of local women's self-help groups, farmers, artisans, and weavers while ensuring fair prices for consumers. The programme will also facilitate digital marketing of local products through e-marketplaces, a govt statement reads. Currently, the aspirational district program (ADP) operates in 10 districts, while the aspirational block program (ABP) covers 29 blocks across 16 districts in . The state's performance in these programmes was noteworthy, with districts collectively securing awards worth Rs 165 crore, the statement maintains. At the ceremony, several districts and blocks were recognised for their outstanding performance. Malkangiri and Nabarangpur districts received gold medals, while Kandhamal and Koraput earned silver medals. In the block category, Khairput, Mathili, Chitrakonda and Dabugaon blocks were awarded gold medals. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja praised the collective effort noting that the awards reflect a strong development mindset and effective teamwork across all levels of administration. The campaign implements the "3Cs" approach - Convergence, Collaboration, and Competition - to ensure coordinated development efforts between central and state authorities while promoting healthy competition among districts based on key performance indicators.
Time of India
2 days ago
- 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.
