Madura Fashion & Lifestyle (MFL), a division of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd., has proposed to set up a greenfield apparel manufacturing unit with an investment of Rs.75 crore in Odisha. The company has proposed to set up the garment manufacturing…
Bhubaneswar based school gets Odisha’s largest rooftop Solar power project
Upendra Tripathy Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) inaugurated, the largest solar project in the eastern state of Odisha, a 500 KWp Rooftop Solar PV Project on…
Fidelity backed Odisha Startup Milk Mantra acquires Westernland Dairy for 10 crores
VC backed dairy startup, Milk Mantra has acquired Sambalpur based Westernland Dairy for close to INR10 Cr. This is the maiden acquisition for the Odisha based dairy firm which is seeking to expand its operation in the country. The company…
Odisha pavilion wins Silver at International Trade Fair in Delhi
The Odisha pavilion won silver at the India International Trade Fair 2014 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The pavilion was designed on maritime glory and the transformation of modern Odia women in tune with growth and prosperity. Besides,…
Odisha solar sector now sees investment from ONGC
The state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has decided to invest in Odisha’s solar energy sector, an official said Wednesday. “We have been mandated to generate 3,000 MW solar power in the country. The Odisha government has suggested we invest…
eBay ties up with Odisha handicrafts to sell globally – Pattachitra, konark statues in forefront
The growing popularity of Odisha’s Konark form of statues and pattachitra (palm-leaf etching) in USA, Australia and Canada has promoted American etailer eBay to tie up with Odisha State Cooperative Handicraft Corporation to ensure a steady supply of these…
Odisha ranks 2nd in all India with highest Employable population
Odisha ranks 2nd in all India survery after Delhi followed by Uttar Pradesh, Kerala on the list of top 10 States with the highest employable population, according to India Skills Report 2015. The report has been prepared by the Confederation…
NABARD unveils 16 million Aquaculture Development Plan for Odisha
The Indian National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has unveiled a $16 million scheme for fish farming in five districts of Odisha state. writes Lucy Towers, TheFishSite Editor. Odisha has 121,000 hectares (ha) total water area available in…
Unitus Seed Fund appoints ‘startup scouts’ to find investment opps in Bhubaneswar
Seed-stage impact investor Unitus Seed Fund has appointed ‘startup scouts’ to actively participate in the local startup community and develop partnerships with other local investors, angel groups, entrepreneur groups, business incubators/accelerators, higher education institutions across India. “We were excited about…
Will Terracota crafts of Odisha survive in this age of bulk production of glass items
The advent of glass and wrought iron products has failed to decrease the popularity of terracotta items, feel artistes. From statues and bells to lamps and vases, the terracotta items are a favourite with those, who want to add a…