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Odisha has approved a major expansion of its tribal livelihood programme. The second phase of the Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeevika Mission, known as MMJJM 2.0, aims to support around 8 lakh Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) households over five years. The Odisha Cabinet approved the programme on 1 August 2026, with…
Buying an electric vehicle in Odisha? You may be eligible for a purchase subsidy, along with a 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees under the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2021. The good news is that the state government has extended the policy until 31 December 2026. The Commerce and Transport Department issued the…
The Odisha government has sanctioned ₹107.70 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to provide cash assistance to families affected by Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent floods in Ganjam and Koraput districts. Under the sanction issued on 4 November 2026, 4,30,833 affected families will receive ₹2,500 each, along with 50 kg of rice under…
A rooftop solar system can help Odisha households reduce their electricity bills without making a large upfront investment. Under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, eligible domestic consumers may be able to get a 1 kW rooftop solar system for a contribution of ₹1,875. The offer is being promoted…
Odisha has launched a new financial assistance scheme to encourage large-scale poultry farming and increase egg production across the state. Under the Commercial Layer Farming Scheme (CLFY), entrepreneurs planning to establish modern, automated layer poultry farms and pullet-rearing units can receive financial assistance of up to ₹10 crore. The Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD)…
A construction worker in rural Odisha who lives in a kutcha house may be eligible for housing assistance under the Nirman Shramik Pucca Ghar Yojana (NSPGY). The scheme provides financial support to registered building and construction workers who need a permanent home. The assistance can reach ₹1.30 lakh in Integrated Action Plan (IAP) districts and…
School students travelling in Odisha can now use eligible Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) buses without paying a fare. The Odisha government replaced the earlier 50% student fare concession with free travel in both AC and non-AC MBS buses. Other eligible passengers, including women, transgender persons, persons with disabilities and senior citizens, are covered by the…
Every year, when the Kartik month arrives, Puri fills up with elderly women in plain white sarees. They are the Habishyalis — women who leave their homes for a month to live a simple, devout life near the Jagannath Temple, eating habisha anna and spending their days in prayer. October 26, 2026 Update: Kartik stay…
Shree Anna Abhiyan Odisha is a state government programme that supports millet cultivation, farmer livelihoods, food processing and the consumption of traditional grains. Earlier known as the Odisha Millets Mission, the initiative started in 2017 and now operates under the name Shree Anna Abhiyan. Under its 2025-26 to 2026-27 operational guidelines, the programme covers 177…
Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MKSY) is a Government of Odisha scheme that provides monthly financial assistance to eligible artists who have dedicated their lives to preserving the state’s art, literature and cultural heritage. The scheme is implemented by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department through district-level authorities. On 28 December 2025, Odisha Chief Minister…
