Odisha Politics

Odisha Assembly proceedings were disrupted on September 28 as BJD and Congress MLAs protested against the amended mining law, raising concerns over its potential impact on the state’s mining revenue and powers.

The Odisha government is marking two years of the Subhadra Yojana with programmes across 338 locations, highlighting the scheme’s implementation and outreach across the state.

The Odisha government is reviewing major development programmes and infrastructure projects as it focuses on implementation, public services and district-level development. The review comes amid continued political discussion over governance and delivery of government schemes.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s three-day investment outreach in the UAE has resulted in investment intents worth ₹2.43 lakh crore, with the proposals carrying an estimated employment potential of 6.18 lakh jobs. The state government is positioning the outreach as part of its broader strategy to attract global investment and strengthen industrial growth.

A fresh political confrontation has emerged in Odisha over mining policy, revenue sharing and the balance between state and central powers. Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has questioned the BJP’s approach, bringing federalism and Odisha’s economic interests into the centre of the political debate.