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News18
24-05-2025
- Business
- News18
From Balangir To Britain: How Odisha's Mangoes Are Going International
Last Updated: Officials confirmed that the Balangir district administration has arranged for the export of high-quality fresh mangoes from Titlagarh to London Great news for farmers in Odisha: mangoes from the region are set to go international. The Department of Agriculture has initiated efforts to promote Odisha's mangoes globally. The Balangir district administration too has taken specific steps to export these mangoes to London. Officials confirmed that the Balangir district administration has arranged for the export of high-quality fresh mangoes from Titlagarh to London. In collaboration with ORMAS, NABARD, the Horticulture Department, the Agriculture Department, ASHA Institutions, JADEN Institutions, and Kisan Abhiyan Institutions, mangoes have been collected from farmers and are set to be exported to London and Delhi. The Titlagarh Sub-District Collector has inaugurated vehicles for this purpose. Due to a lack of market and the summer season, farmers in Titlagarh have faced issues with distress sales and damaged mangoes. This initiative will increase demand and help farmers get better prices. Titlagarh Sub-Collector Rehan Kshetri highlighted that farmers were struggling due to a lack of stockyards and marketing options, leading to distress sales. The district administration has addressed these issues to ensure farmers receive fair prices and that Odisha's mangoes can establish a presence in the international market. Horticulture Assistant Director Shriya Satpathy expressed excitement, stating, 'It is a memorable moment for us to be exporting mangoes to London. We are exporting 50 quintals of mangoes to New Delhi and London. Exporters are attracted to our high-quality fresh mangoes, and we will strive to maintain this smoothly." The district administration has exported 50 quintals of high-quality fresh mangoes to London and New Delhi, including varieties such as Langra, Mallika, and Amrapali. Farmers are pleased with this development. A local farmer told News18, 'We often don't get suitable prices here, and our mangoes frequently spoil due to the lack of cold storage. The district administration's steps are beneficial for us, and we are happy that Odisha's mangoes will establish their identity abroad."
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Odisha BJP govt to celebrate 1st anniv from June 11 to 13
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has planned several programmes next month to celebrate the completion of the first year of the BJP dispensation in the State, officials said on Sunday. Several events such as publication of report cards, exhibitions and public meetings would be conducted at the block, district and State levels from June 11 to 13, they said. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Saturday held a meeting to make preparations for the celebration of the first anniversary of the Mohan Charan Majhi government, an official said. Ahuja advised secretaries of various departments to showcase their achievements through exhibitions, thematic discussions, cultural events, book fairs, information booths and art exhibitions. The State-level programme will be held here at Janata Maidan, while the districts will host three-day-long events and five-day exhibitions by Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS), another official said. The Information and Public Relations department will release a booklet, highlighting notable achievements of various departments in the last one year of the State government. The achievements made in the execution of Central schemes and projects will also be highlighted in the report, the officials said. The Chief Secretary has also directed all major departments to release their report cards, highlighting their successes and achievements. The reports should include details of the government's efforts in welfare schemes, poverty alleviation and uplifting marginalised communities, he advised. The Culture department has been asked to organise an artist camp in support of the Lalithakala Akademi. The departments were also asked to publish success stories of various welfare schemes and activities of the government in newspapers and other media. On the completion of one year, the BJP government will also release the first edition of the 'Pragati Prabaha', highlighting all development initiatives of the government, the officials said. The aim is to spread awareness on how citizens have benefited from various schemes, and all departments have been asked to contribute success stories, they said. The BJP, which formed the government in Odisha for the first time on June 12 last year, has also planned to celebrate the first anniversary in a big way.
United News of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Odisha gears up to celebrate one yr of Govt in June
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (UNI) Odisha is preparing to celebrate the completion of one year of the current government in June with a series of events at the state, district, and block levels. According to official sources, the government will conduct various programmes from June 11 to June 13 to inform the public about the significant achievements made over the past year, particularly in the implementation of various welfare schemes. A state-level public meeting and development exhibition will be held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar during these three days. Simultaneously, similar events and programmes will be organized at the district and block levels. These events will focus on the implementation and objectives of several government schemes, aiming to raise public awareness about the initiatives undertaken for the welfare of the people. Additionally, exhibitions in collaboration with district administrations and ORMAS will be held over five days. A preparatory meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja directed various government departments to organize thematic and cultural programmes as part of the celebration. The event will include technical discussions, cultural performances, and public meetings. The Department of Information and Public Relations will publish a comprehensive book highlighting the achievements of various departments over the past year. Individual departments have also been advised to release their own publications. The publication will cover a range of topics including village development and mission, agriculture, irrigation, education and training, water resources, and public administration. It will also showcase the success of various public welfare initiatives, particularly in the areas of agriculture, poverty alleviation, and the upliftment of backward classes and marginalized communities. Success stories from key government schemes and initiatives will be shared with the press for broader public dissemination. As part of the celebrations, a special artist camp will be organized by the State Culture Department in collaboration with the Lalit Kala Academy. Furthermore, the Chief Secretary has proposed essay competitions for school and college students on the theme of their vision for "Viksit Odisha by 2033" and "Viksit India by 2047." An official source stated that a committee has been constituted under the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department to oversee and coordinate the entire programme. UNI DP GNK
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Central team visits skill devpt training centres
Bhubaneswar: A central team comprising two members from the ministry of rural development visited various training centres set up under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). The skill training programme is implemented in the state by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and panchayati raj and drinking water their visit, the team comprising Shashi Kumar Yadav, mission manager ( skill development ), and Lokesh Sukhwani, mission manager (legal affairs), held discussions with officials regarding various issues in the implementation of the DDU-GKY at the ORMAS office in this, the central team visited a training centre at Jagatpur in Cuttack district. They also visited the training centres at Jatni and Kantabada in Khurda inspecting the training centres, the central team conducted discussions with the representatives of project implementing agencies on issues such as project closure, release of funds and matters related to the management of the Kaushal Bharat A central team comprising two members from the ministry of rural development visited various training centres set up under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list The skill training programme is implemented in the state by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and panchayati raj and drinking water their visit, the team comprising Shashi Kumar Yadav, mission manager (skill development), and Lokesh Sukhwani, mission manager (legal affairs), held discussions with officials regarding various issues in the implementation of the DDU-GKY at the ORMAS office in this, the central team visited a training centre at Jagatpur in Cuttack district. They also visited the training centres at Jatni and Kantabada in Khurda inspecting the training centres, the central team conducted discussions with the representatives of project implementing agencies on issues such as project closure, release of funds and matters related to the management of the Kaushal Bharat
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Hill brooms from Kotia find many takers in Chhattisgarh
JEYPORE: Hill brooms produced by the tribals of Kotia panchayat under Pottangi block in Koraput district have gained significant popularity in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. A Bilaspur-based agro company, BIOCART, has placed an order for 100 tonne of hill brooms in March following last year's encouraging market response. According to sources, the Pottangi block administration has actively promoted awareness among the tribal communities of Kotia region, encouraging them to engage in hill broom production to improve their socio-economic conditions. As a result, around 300 tribals have joined the Pottangi Agro Products Producer Company, a unit under the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS), to streamline the supply and marketing of hill brooms to other states. Last year, a trader from Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh's Bastar sourced over 50 tonne of hill brooms from Kotia, which sold rapidly due to their high quality. Building on this market momentum, BIOCART reached out to ORMAS and placed a large order for 100 tonne of brooms this year. Sources said the brooms will be procured in phases at Rs 43 per kg, amounting to a total business of approximately Rs 43 lakh this season. The company has already lifted two tonne from Kotia as part of the first phase of the order. District project manager of ORMAS Roshan Kartik said, 'We have supplied two tonne of hill brooms produced by Kotia tribals and will continue to fulfil the order in phases. More beneficiaries from Kotia will be engaged in the coming months to expand collection of raw materials and production of the brooms in the bordering villages.' Block development officer of Pottangi Ram Krushna Nayak said the rising demand for Kotia's hill brooms in Chhattisgarh is an encouragement for the tribals to strengthen their economic condition. 'We are committed to supporting the tribal communities of Kotia through various government schemes aimed at better livelihood for them,' he added.
