Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has achieved a historic rank milestone in India’s defence services. She is the first non-medical woman officer to attain Air Vice Marshal rank. Sharma serves within the Indian Air Force’s senior leadership structure at present. She has assumed the Assistant Chief of the Air Staff Education appointment. The milestone marks significant progress for women in senior military leadership roles. The Indian Air Force announced Sharma’s elevation through a post on social media. It described her promotion as a historic milestone for the entire force. The IAF specifically credited more than…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 01: The Lok Bhavan of Odisha has acquired the prestigious Green Campus Certification rating of IGBC. This makes the Governor’s campus the first in India to receive the rating from India Green Building Council (IGBC). Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati received the highest green certification rating from IGBC national chairperson C Sekhar Reddy. The certification reflects a comprehensive, campus-wide commitment to ecological sustainability. Lok Bhavan scored 88 out of 100 from the IGBC and maintains over 80 percent green cover. An environmental audit recorded 2,374 trees spanning 72 species across the property. Resource Efficiency and Renewable Energy…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 01: As part of its broader effort to safeguard citizens and modernise vehicle management, Odisha STA is expanding its digital infrastructure and outreach initiatives. The State Transport Authority (STA) operates a dedicated toll-free helpline addressing queries related to vehicle registration, driving training institutions and licensing. To counter the growing threat of financial scams, it is working closely with local cyber crime units to issue regular public safety alerts and clear verification guidelines across state platforms. Paperless Services for Vehicle Owners Alongside its safety campaigns, the STA offers a range of paperless services through its official web…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 01: Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Empowerment held a high level discussion for Bt cotton’s commercial cultivation in Odisha. Central to the discussion was Bt cotton’s capacity to reshape the economics of regional farming. Engineered for resistance to major pests, including the American bollworm, the crop significantly reduces dependence on chemical pesticides — lowering input costs for farmers while improving pest management and overall yield stability. Officials framed the initiative as part of a broader strategy to diversify Odisha’s agrarian base and strengthen farm incomes through crop variety. However, they were emphatic that any future rollout…
Sambalpur, Sep 01: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a Central entity, has marked another significant milestone towards modernisation, mechanisation and strengthening of coal logistics with the commissioning of a 4,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) capacity silo at the Ib Valley Coal Washery in Lakhanpur Area of Jharsuguda district of Odisha. The commissioning of the silo facility will further strength MCL’s First Mile Connectivity (FMC) and mechanised coal evacuation infrastructure. It integrates modern coal-handling systems with rail-based transportation facilitating efficient movement of washed coal from the washery to consumers, while reducing dependence on conventional coal-handling practices. A. K. Pandey, General Manager, Lakhanpur Area,…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 01: The demand outlook for aluminium in India continues to remain favourable and is expected to stay on a strong growth trajectory, said Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO). Singh made this remark while addressing the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NALCO, the Navratna Central PSE under the Ministry of Mines, recently through video conferencing. Company’s functional directors along with the independent director, CVO, senior officials from the Ministry of Mines, and the Company Secretary were also present at the virtual meet. Addressing the shareholders, Singh highlighted NALCO’s…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 01: India’s egg prices have climbed sharply over the past twelve months, squeezing household budgets nationwide. Prices have risen roughly 35 to 40 percent during this period, industry data shows. Farm-level rates now hover near seven rupees per egg across most regions. Retail prices vary considerably across markets, while some delivery apps show even higher figures. Maize remains a critical energy source within India’s poultry feed formulations nationwide. Under the Ethanol Blended Petrol programme, distillers increasingly compete for available maize supplies. This growing competition has tightened maize availability for poultry producers across the country. Government data…
Bhubaneswar, Sep 01: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, inaugurated the Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. This is aimed at bringing together senior officials from 22 States and Union Territories to strengthen collective action on women’s safety, protection and empowerment. Addressing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest, Pravati Parida said that women’s safety and empowerment must be pursued together through strong institutions, effective implementation and collective responsibility. “Women’s safety and women’s empowerment cannot be addressed in isolation. They must move together through strong institutions, effective implementation and collective responsibility. The Shakti Summit provides an important platform for…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 01: HDFC Bank confronts a leadership transition after CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan’s retirement announcement. Jagdishan will retire in October 2026, declining to seek reappointment. Moody’s Ratings said this unexpected move introduces genuine succession-related uncertainty. However, the bank’s institutional strengths significantly mitigate these transition-related concerns overall. Moody’s noted that leadership changes at systemically important banks create uncertainty. Such uncertainty can affect strategy execution and risk-management continuity. Yet HDFC Bank possesses a strong franchise and deep management bench. Devang Rajkotia of Moody’s called these factors important risk litigants. An orderly succession process remains essential for sustaining stakeholder confidence. The…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 01: India has launched an experimental effort to place monetary value on marine fish resources. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is leading this statistical initiative. MoSPI’s concept paper draws on the UN’s System of Environmental-Economic Accounting framework. The exercise could strengthen how India understands its blue economy. Fisheries carry substantial economic weight, supporting nearly 30 million Indian livelihoods. India ranks as the world’s second-largest fish producer today. The country contributes approximately 8% of global fish production annually. Total fish output reached 19.77 million metric tonnes during FY25. Inland fisheries accounted for 77%, while marine…