The has approved the plan to set up aTerminal Market Complex, a super market for Horticulture products, atNiladunguri in Sambalpurdistrict to create market linkage for farm produces and ensure Food Security in the area. The cabinet on Friday approved the plan and would provide 60 acres of land on lease to a private entity, LMJ International, to set up the complex at Niladunguri, only 12 km from Sambalpur. The project would be implemented in a public-private PARTNERSHIP (PPP) mode, said director of horticultureSusanta Kumar Nanda.
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Gold reserves detected in 3 dists of State
While Odisha has vast reservoirs of mineral wealth, gold reserves have now been detected in three districts of the State, informed Steel and Mines Minister Prafulla Mallik on Monday. Replying to a query by Dhenkanal MLA Sudhir Kumar Samal in the State Assembly, Mallik said presence of gold has been detected in Deogarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts following surveys by the Directorate of Mines and Geology and the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
In Mayurbhanj district, Jashipur, Saraguda, Ruansi, Idelkucha, Badampahar and Suleipat (Dhusura Hill) were found to have reserves of gold. In the Idellucha-Maredihi-Badampahar area, the survey found 0.1-2.6 gram of gold per 1 tonne of auriferous lode (rocks containing the Metal). In Suleipat, the Mines and Geology Directorate detected 0.1 0.8 gram of gold per 1 tonne of rock spread across 2.3 km in conglomerate horizon of Dhusura Hill in 1970-71.
Similarly, in Deogarh districts Adas, 1,685 kg of gold was detected in copper Ore. Along with gold, 6.67 million tonne copper, 0.638 million tonne silver and 0.10 million tonne nickel were found in the area.
In Keonjhar district, areas like Gopur, Gajipur, Kusakala, Adal and Saleikana, Dimirimundaand Karadanga of Telkoi were found to be in possession of the precious metal reserves. Between 1977 and 1983, geologists found 1 gram of gold per tonne in two quartz veins in Telkoi tehsil. In Gopur, a 60-metre-long and 1-metre-wide quartz vein contained 2.5-10 gram of gold per tonne.
Padampur to get dist status by 2023 end
An action committee demanding district status for Padampur subdivision on Wednesday met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and later told reporters that the CM assured them of fulfilling their demand by December 31, 2023.
The committee members said the discussion with Patnaik was fruitful as he gave them assurance to accord district status to Padampur, presently part of Bargarh district.
They said the agitation regarding the demand would be called off once the ruling BJD mentions about the assurance in its election manifesto for the Padampur by-election scheduled for December 5.
The committee led by Minister Niranjan Pujari met Patnaik at the Naveen Niwas as the demand for district status to Padampur intensified with several organisations staging dharna near Paikamal Chhak in Bargarh.
Odisha government asks industries to install flow meter at water intake points
All industries depending on for requirement of water will have to install sensor-based flow meter, a water measuring device at their intake points.
The state Resources“>Water Resources department has directed the office of engineer-in-chief (EIC), planning and design to co-ordinate with the state industries department, industrial promotion and Investment corporation ofOdisha Limited(IPICOL) and other agencies to finalize a standard specification of flow meter and ensure its timely installation in all industries.
The decision to install the meter in all industries has been taken after success of two pilot projects–one atIFFCO, Paradeep and other atIMFAsChoudwarunit.
The water flow meter is an instrument used to measure the volume of water passing through a particular channel (pipe). With installation of the meter, the state government can keep a tab on actual use of water by various industries vis–vis their demand.
The department has asked the EICs office to communicate to all industries to install flow meter at their intake points, failing which penalty will be charged by the department. After installation of the flow meters, the industries will have to calibrate it periodically with legal metrology.
Report highlights Odisha courts’ digital change in 2021
TheOrissa has claimed 2021 to be a year of transformation “in more ways than one” for the judicial administration in the state when innovations and technological strides were made to make things more transparent and accessible to the people.
The claim was made in theannual reportof the high court which was published after a gap of six years. The high court’s Annual Report-2021 was released on the opening day of the three-day district judges’ conference.
The annual report said the year saw functioning of 60 new courts in various districts with 22 more set to becoming functional with Infrastructure to accommodate courts and officers’ residence. The year also saw the completion in construction of 14 court complexes with provision for 102 courts. Out of them, 6 were district court complexes at Bhawanipatna, Nabarangpur, Jeypore, Sonepur, Malkangiri and Bhadrak.
The Naveen Jindal-led Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), one of the largest steel producers in the country, has bagged the statesKasiairon ore and dolomite block in the ongoing auction process.
Seven top mining and Metal platers including the JSPL,Essel Mining, Tata, Rungta,MSPL, ArcelorMittal and Electrosteel were in the race for the iron Ore block. Sources said the JSPL won the block by committing to pay a premium of 118.1%, which means that it will have to shell out Rs 118 to the for the sale/transaction of every Rs 100 of iron ore from the block.
The reserve, spread over 194.19 hectares, was operated by Essel Mining ofAditya Birlagroup until March 2020. With the recent amendment in the mining auction rules, the successful bidder (JSPL in this case) may not have to seek fresh Environment clearance for the block. The iron ore block will cater to the raw material needs of the JSPLs 6MTPA steel plant in Angul.
Paradip Port handles record cargo in current fiscal
The 75th Independence Day was celebrated by the Paradip (PPT) with a great enthusiasm. PPT Deputy Chairman AK Bose unfurled the National Flag. Bose said the port has handled the highest-ever cargo of 114.55 Million Metric Tonne (MMT) in the last fiscal and is improving its performance year-on-year.
In March 2021, the port has also handled highest-ever monthly total of 11.64 MMT against the previous record of 11.17 MMT in January 2021 in the current fiscal. Despite Covid-19 and just three days after Cyclone Yaas, a record 30 shipping movements were carried out from May 29 to 30.
He said that till July 2021, the port has handled 39.60 MMT cargo by exhibiting a positive Growth of 14.32per cent compared to the same period of last fiscal.
The port has been discharging its commitment to the Society by taking up several CSR activities. Rs 8 crore was given to PM-CARES Fund. The PPT has signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha for a dedicated Covid Care Hospital, which is functional. The PPT has sanctioned Rs 2 crore under the CSR fund.Bose gave away Awards to the winners of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in patriotic poem recitation and debate competitions.
BeMCs free health screening wins award
Berhampur (BeMC) won the gold forArogyam a free Health screening initiative for slum dwellers through smart diagnostic devices at the SKOCH Awards.
Sources said that as many as 19 digital diagnostic devices with mobile application have been procured for the purpose and 19 paramedics were trained to conduct the health screening across the city to know the prevalence of the disease. Tests like blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, haemoglobin, body composition analysis, temperature, Oxygen level, lipid analyser and others were provided. Tests for malaria, tuberculosis, leprosy, Covid-19, dengue and others were also conducted during the drive.
Odisha government launches e-learning methods for students
After launchingYouTubeclasses for students of Class IX and X, the launchede-Pathsalaand e-Mulyankan facilities keeping in mind disruption of classes during the ongoing pandemic. These online platforms will benefit students, teachers and district Education officers (DEOs).
The e-Pathsala is an online Learning platform that has repositories of e-contents in the form of documents, audios and Videos. The e-contents will support different areas of online learning like self-learning, online classes, assignments, assessments and evaluation of the learners progress. The e-Mulyankan platform is designed to act as a digital bank of practice tests and model question so that the students can practice for examinations. The teachers can conduct tests, mock examinations and final examinations through the e-Mulyankan platform.
The department has also started identifying dropouts and migrant children through door-to-door surveys. Mainstreaming the children is also a priority for the department.
‘Bring more homes under nutri-garden
Three civil Society organisations have urged the to include more households under the Mo Upakari Bagicha or nutri-garden scheme, which is aimed at addressing the issues of Food Security and Malnutrition.
In a memorandum to the government, theOdisha Shramajeebee Manch,MahaliaSharamajeebee Manch andAatmashakti Trustrequested the inclusion of at least 15 lakh households under the scheme, which currently covers 8 lakh households.