Odisha Cabinet Approves 16 Proposals from 11 Departments at Its 48th Meeting; Resolution Congratulates Prime Minister on 25 Years of Public Service

The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, approved 16 proposals across 11 departments at its 48th meeting. The decisions focus on strengthening public services, expanding opportunities and accelerating Odisha’s development. The Cabinet also passed a resolution congratulating Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office.

Key decisions include:

✅ Amendment to the Industrial Policy Resolution 2022 to support industrial restructuring and revival.
✅ Reforms in education service rules to improve cadre management, seniority and promotion opportunities.
✅ Free textbooks for students of Classes IX and X.
✅ A ₹450 crore Dakshyata Vikas Yojana to strengthen youth skilling and employment opportunities.
✅ A ₹1,360 crore corpus fund to ensure timely availability of fertilisers and quality seeds.
✅ Stage-II development of Astaranga Fishing Harbour to strengthen fisheries infrastructure and livelihoods.
✅ Approval of the Tustapalli In-Stream Storage Project to improve water security in drought-vulnerable areas.
✅ A ₹500 crore urban storm-water drainage programme to reduce waterlogging and localised flooding.
✅ A disaster recovery-cum-data centre at Kendujhar to strengthen continuity of critical government digital services.
✅ Approval of land for postal infrastructure in Rairangpur to improve access to essential services.
✅ ₹133.72 crore approved for Mahanadi Waterfront Development at kataka.
✅ New Secondary Education Rules, 2026, to strengthen teachers’ service conditions and promotion opportunities.
✅ Fisheries cadre strength increased from 445 to 774 posts.
✅ Junior Engineer–Assistant Engineer ratio revised to improve promotion prospects.