ODISHA

MoEF panel gives green nod to JSWs steel plant project

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An expert appraisal committee of the Union ministry of Environment and https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has recommended grant of environment clearance (EC) for JSW Utkal Steel Ltds proposed steel plant near Paradip in Jagatsinghpur district. The committee that had deferred granting environment clearance to the company seeking more information, has set a series of conditions while giving its nod.

TheSajjan Jindal-ledgroup has planned a 13.2 MTPA crude steel plant along with 900 MW captive power and 10 MTPA cement grinding unit. It also plans to set up a captive jetty near the plant. While the State Government is in the process of handing over of land for the project, the project has been facing stiff resistance from some locals. At least three petitions relating to the project have also been pending in theOrissaHigh Court.

The expert appraisal committee, while recommending clearance for the project, has said that its proponent (JSW) should abide by all orders and judicial pronouncements, made from time to time by the Orissa high court.

Each dept of Utkal varsity to get smart class

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One classroom of each department ofUtkal Universitywill be converted into a smart classroom, higher Education minister Arun KumarSahoosaid.

The has released Rs 60 crore over the past three years for varsitys development. Constructing a boundary wall around the campus and an auditorium, renovating four hostels and other works have been completed with the funds.

The new generation scholars should be guided and motivated for better research and publication of world-class articles. The state government has already taken steps in terms of development of research as per the provisions of the National Education Policy.

CM to lead team to Japan for investment

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A high-level delegation led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will visit Japan from Tuesday to promote opportunities in Odisha.

The delegation includes the Minister of Industries, MSME and Energy Pratap Keshari Deb, Chief Secretary PK Jena, Industries Principal Secretary Hemant Sharma, E&IT Principal Secretary Manoj Mishra and IPICOL Managing Director Bhupendar Poonia.

Besides, the delegation will also hold a roundtable discussion in Kyoto on opportunities for collaboration between Japan and Odisha in the tourism sector focusing on Buddhist and ecotourism-related sites in Odisha. Moreover, in view of the significant strides made by Odisha in development of the Sports ecosystem, the delegation will also explore possible collaboration in Training and Development of sports talent in Odisha.

The state government on Wednesday announced plans to implement a scheme under which people will contribute land to government agency,OdishaIndustrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Idco), to form a land pool for industrial use. Idco will develop the land pool into a modern industrial park.

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The government will keep portions of the land for basic . Idco will have leasing rights on a part of the land and the individual landowner will have the leasing rights on the balanced developed land, according to the Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2022, unveiled on the first day of the Make in Odisha investors meet.

Industries such as agro and Food Processing, automobiles and auto-components, manufacturing in aviation and maintenance handicraft, handloom, information technology, IT-enabled service, petroleum, chemicals pharmaceuticals, sea food processing, textile, tourism are among priority sectors.

The government will provide industrial land at concessional rates with 100% exemption from payment of stamp duty and land conversion charges to the thrust and priority industries. While thrust sectors will get exemption from paying electricity duty for 10 years, priority sectors will have exemption for seven years.

New industrial units in the priority and thrust sectors will be reimbursed power tariff of Rs 2 per unit for a period of seven and 10 years respectively. Eligible industrial units in thrust and priority sectors shall be provided 30% and 20% capital Investment subsidy respectively.

Odisha government completes phase one of 5T school transformation program, 3,300 more to be transformed by March 2022

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With the inauguration of 239 transformed schools on Monday, theOdishagovernment has completed the first phase of its “5T school transformation program”. The aspires to transform as many as 3,300 more schools to reach its target of transforming 4,375 schools by BijuPatnaik’s birth anniversary in March 2022.

After inaugurating the last set of transformed schools in Koraput, Gajapati,Dhenkanal,Anugul, Bargarh and Jajpur districts at last day of the first phase, chief ministerNaveen Patnaiksaid, “It is the common responsibility of all of us to help the children realize their dreams and it is dreams that chart the way forward in student life.”

Mo Seva Kendras to help in high security plates registrations

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Those, who are not familiar with the use of the Internet, can now visit their nearestMo Seva Kendra or regional transport office(RTO) to get a helping hand for online booking of high security registration plates (HSRPs) for their vehicles.

Mo Seva Kendras were opened by the government across the state to help people pay electricity, water bills and various , receive necessary certificates and avail other public Services. The development assumes significance as theOrissahigh court has been closely monitoring the online booking of HSRPs.

To attract investments, Odisha government plans textiles sector meet

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In a bid to attract investments toOdisha’s textile sector, the state industries department has planned a meeting with representatives from the on October 25. Senior officials of the Centre and the state will also attend the meet.

The State Government has taken this initiative in order to participate in the Prime Minister’sMega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks(PM-MITRA) scheme under which seven textile parks across the country will be built in five years to draw foreign direct Investment in the sector. A sum of Rs 4,445 crore has already been approved for the scheme.

The state plans to set up two textile parks with common facilities and Infrastructure to support the entire value chain and draw investment. Under the PM-MITRA scheme, the Centre has assured to provide a capital support of Rs 500 crore or 30 per cent of the project cost (whichever is highest) to develop common infrastructure in the proposed textiles park.

Report highlights Odisha courts’ digital change in 2021

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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.

Swachhta Pakhwada 2021 ends at Paradip Port Trust

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The Swachhta Pakhwada 2021 observance ends at Pradip with a playa and Prize distribution by Shri AK Bose, Dy. Chairman, PPT.

Highlights:

Observance of Swachhta Pakhwada ended at Paradip Port today with Shri AK Bose, Dy. Chairman, PPT making prize distribution to the winners of debate Competition held among the local school children to record the occasion.

The observations ended with a play EBE NUHEN TA KEBE NUHEN administered by the local cultural organisation CANMASS.

Dr Prahallad Panda, CMO and Secretary-in-charge, alongside other HODs and Dy. HODs were also present once in a while.

As a part of Swachhta Pakhwada, various activities like Awareness run among workers and staff of all Departments & Divisions of PPT, Swacchata Rath, Swachhata Awareness hoardings, Cleaning of Pump Houses and alphanumeric display at essential locations within the Township were undertaken.

Despite ruckus in the State Assembly on the first day of the Monsoon Session on farmer issues, seven important bills were introduced in the House by the Government on Wednesday as per the business.

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These were Odisha Town Planning and Improvement Trust (Amendment) Bill, 2021, Odisha Land Rights to Slum Dwellers (Amendment) Bill 2021, Odisha Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2021, Indian Stamp (Odisha Amendment) Bill, 2021, Odisha Government Land Settlement (Amendment) Bill, 2021, Odisha University of Land Health Sciences Bill, 2021 and Odisha University of Technology and Research Bill 2021.Besides, Urban Development and Housing Minister Pratap Jena laid the Odisha Town Planning and Improvement Trust (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 (Odisha Ordinance No 1 of 2021).