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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha CM approves two more OISF battalions for better industrial environment
BHUBANESWAR: In a major push towards creating better industrial environment through improved security, the state government on Wednesday approved creation of two more battalions under the Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF). Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ratified the proposal to form two more battalions of OISF, taking the total strength to four. The 3rd and 4th battalions will have 1,944 regular posts and 136 outsourced positions with a total manpower of 2,080. The OISF initially had one battalion with 1,807 personnel. In April, the chief minister approved formation of a second battalion, increasing the total strength to 2,847 personnel. With the recent creation of the third and fourth battalions, the total number of posts in OISF has now reached 4,927. The state government is prioritising industrial growth and taking steps to attract new industries. With the resounding success of Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha 2025 summit attracting investment intent of more than Rs 4.5 lakh crore, the pace of industrialisation in the state has got a boost. The state also attracted another Rs 1.4 lakh crore of investments in the first quarter of the current financial year. Given the importance of securing industrial establishments and commercial hubs, the CM approved formation of two additional battalions for OISF.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Two more OISF battalions to be created
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has sanctioned 2,080 posts for the creation of two more battalions of Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF), an official notification issued by the Home department said on Wednesday. This has been done because of the growing industrial activities in the State, official sources said. Of the new 2,080 posts, 1,944 will be regular, while 136 will be outsourced, the notification said, adding that with this decision, the OISF will have four battalions. The new battalions will be known as 3rd and 4th battalions, it said, adding that the total number of posts under the OISF will be 4,927. 'The State government is taking steps to focus on industrial growth in the industrialisation process in the State has accelerated after the Excellence Odisha-Make in Odisha 2025,' a CMO release said on Wednesday. Noting that the creation of an industrial atmosphere and peaceful industrial activities in the State is essential, Majhi sanctioned two more battalions under OISF, the CMO statement said. The State government, in the last eight months, has created as many as 21,000 new posts under the Odisha Police. The Home department said all positions in the new battalions will be filled through a transparent recruitment process. The process will adhere to relevant recruitment rules and the provisions of the ORV (Odisha Reservation of Vacancies) Act. Salaries will be based on the ORSP Rules, 2017, with other allowances sanctioned by the government. These will be effective from the date the posts are filled, it said. Various services for the new proposed battalions will be outsourced through service provider agencies. These services include cooks, sweepers, barbers and dhobis. An indicative manpower of 136 individuals is projected for these outsourced services across both new battalions, it said. In a related development, the State government has decided to establish 56 new courts across Odisha, a notification issued by the Law department said. Chief Minister Majhi has approved creation of 840 posts for the new courts. The sanctioned posts include 56 civil judges and other supporting staff.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
2 new OISF battalions to help strengthen industrial security
Bhubaneswar: Govt has decided to create of two additional Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF) battalions to strengthen security for industrial establishments across the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The decision follows the BJP govt's increased focus on developing port-based industries in Paradip, Dhamara, Astaranga and Gopalpur, leading to new industrial clusters. The expansion, adding to the existing two battalions, will require the recruitment of 1,944 personnel. This move aims to enhance security infrastructure alongside industrial growth in the state, officials said. Each new battalion will have 675 constables, 128 havildars, 63 assistant sub-inspectors, 27 sub-inspectors and 12 inspectors. They will have one commander and three deputy and four assistant commanders each, besides clerical and other support staff. "These two battalions will be known as the third and fourth battalions," a notification from the home department read. It further stated that the expenditure on account of hiring cost of vehicles shall be charged from borrowing organisations. For both the battalions, armourer staff, communication and stenographers will be included. "The newly created posts will be filled up in a transparent manner following recruitment rules and provisions of the Odisha Reservation of Vacancies (ORV) Act," the notification read. Paradip port, one of India's major ports on the east coast, which handled 145.38 million metric tonnes of cargo last fiscal, has immense potential for growth, and security could be a huge challenge. With three operational deep-draught ports — Paradip, Dhamra, and Gopalpur — and ambitious expansion plans, the govt is leveraging its 480 km coastline to integrate industrial growth with urban development. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Odisha has more than 50 steel plants now producing 33 million tonnes annually, making it the leading steel-producing state in the country. Odisha produces more than 50% of the country's annual aluminium output of 4.1 million tonnes. "Industrial security is an emerging challenge now, and the state can't afford to earn a bad name by lagging behind in terms of robust and modern security," said a senior police officer.
Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CM sanctions creation of two more battalions of Odisha Industrial Security Force
Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has sanctioned 2,080 posts for the creation of two more battalions of Odisha Industrial Security Force , an official notification issued by the home department said on Wednesday. CM sanctions creation of two more battalions of Odisha Industrial Security Force This has been done because of the growing industrial activities in the state, official sources said. Of the new 2,080 posts, 1,944 will be regular, while 136 will be outsourced, the notification said, adding that with this decision, the OISF will have four battalions. The new battalions will be known as 3rd and 4th battalions, it said, adding that the total number of posts under the OISF will be 4,927. "The state government is taking steps to focus on industrial growth in the industrialisation process in the state has accelerated after the Excellence Odisha-Make in Odisha 2025," a CMO release said on Wednesday. Noting that the creation of an industrial atmosphere and peaceful industrial activities in the state is essential, Majhi sanctioned two more battalions under OISF, the CMO statement said. The state government in the last eight months has created as many as 21,000 new posts under the Odisha Police. The home department said that all positions in the new battalions will be filled through a transparent recruitment process. The process will adhere to relevant recruitment rules and the provisions of the ORV Act. Salaries will be based on the ORSP Rules, 2017, with other allowances sanctioned by the government. These will be effective from the date the posts are filled, it said. Various services for the new proposed battalions will be outsourced through service provider agencies. These services include cooks, sweepers, barbers, and dhobis. An indicative manpower of 136 individuals is projected for these outsourced services across both new battalions, it said. In a related development, the state government has decided to establish 56 new courts across Odisha, a notification issued by the law department said. Chief Minister Majhi has approved creation of 840 posts for the new courts. The sanctioned posts include 56 civil judges and other supporting staff. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
23-07-2025
- Business
- News18
CM sanctions creation of two more battalions of Odisha Industrial Security Force
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Bhubaneswar, Jul 23 (PTI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has sanctioned 2,080 posts for the creation of two more battalions of Odisha Industrial Security Force (OISF), an official notification issued by the home department said on Wednesday. This has been done because of the growing industrial activities in the state, official sources said. Of the new 2,080 posts, 1,944 will be regular, while 136 will be outsourced, the notification said, adding that with this decision, the OISF will have four battalions. The new battalions will be known as 3rd and 4th battalions, it said, adding that the total number of posts under the OISF will be 4,927. 'The state government is taking steps to focus on industrial growth in the state…The industrialisation process in the state has accelerated after the Excellence Odisha-Make in Odisha 2025," a CMO release said on Wednesday. Noting that the creation of an industrial atmosphere and peaceful industrial activities in the state is essential, Majhi sanctioned two more battalions under OISF, the CMO statement said. The state government in the last eight months has created as many as 21,000 new posts under the Odisha Police. The process will adhere to relevant recruitment rules and the provisions of the ORV (Odisha Reservation of Vacancies) Act. Salaries will be based on the ORSP Rules, 2017, with other allowances sanctioned by the government. These will be effective from the date the posts are filled, it said. Various services for the new proposed battalions will be outsourced through service provider agencies. These services include cooks, sweepers, barbers, and dhobis. An indicative manpower of 136 individuals is projected for these outsourced services across both new battalions, it said. In a related development, the state government has decided to establish 56 new courts across Odisha, a notification issued by the law department said. Chief Minister Majhi has approved creation of 840 posts for the new courts. The sanctioned posts include 56 civil judges and other supporting staff. PTI AAM SBN AAM SBN view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:00 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.
