New Odisha Age

Category: Gender

Odisha Launches ‘Pitha on Wheels’ to Celebrate Raja Festival and Boost Women-Led Enterprises

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a unique blend of cultural celebration and economic empowerment, the Odisha Government’s Mission Shakti Department has launched ‘Pitha on Wheels’, a mobile food initiative aimed at promoting traditional Odia cuisine while creating greater market opportunities for women entrepreneurs during the Raja Festival. The initiative features specially designed vehicles that travel to different locations,…

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Odisha to Launch Skill Training Program for Subhadra Beneficiaries to Boost Economic Empowerment

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is set to launch a comprehensive skill development initiative for women beneficiaries of the Subhadra scheme, with the aim of enhancing employability, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering long-term economic independence. Announcing the initiative, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said the program will target women aged between 21 and 35 years who are…

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Rekha Mody-Led Stree Shakti – “The Parallel Force” & Women Lead Welcome West Bengal Government’s Free Bus Travel Initiative for Women

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Stree Shakti – “The Parallel Force” along with Women Lead organised a press conference on Monday, 1 June 2026 at 4:00 PM at Press Club, Kolkata, to welcome and celebrate the implementation of free bus services for women across West Bengal beginning 1 June 2026. The initiative, was given a go-ahead by BJP-led Government…

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Nabarangpur Records Highest Child Marriage Prevalence in Odisha Despite Ongoing Prevention Efforts

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

BHUBANESWAR: Nabarangpur district has recorded the highest prevalence of child marriage in Odisha, highlighting the continued challenge of ending the practice despite sustained government interventions and awareness campaigns. Official data indicate that child marriage prevalence in the district stands at 39.4 per cent. Authorities have been actively working to prevent underage marriages, stopping hundreds of…

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Odisha Awaits Its Most Vibrant Season as Raja Parba and Ratha Yatra Draw Near

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

BHUBANESWAR: As the scorching summer gradually gives way to the monsoon, Odisha is preparing for two of its most cherished cultural celebrations—Raja Parba and Ratha Yatra—marking the beginning of what many consider the state’s most vibrant and festive period of the year. The season begins with the celebration of Raja Parba, a unique festival that…

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Women’s Self-Help Groups in Balasore Receive International Cloth Bag Order from London

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A group of women from Balasore who once depended on collecting sal leaves from forests and making traditional leaf plates for their livelihood have achieved a major milestone by securing an international cloth bag order from London. The development has brought recognition to the Navadurga Producers Group based in Dhobashila panchayat under Nilagiri block…

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Council of Higher Secondary Education Odisha Announces Improved Plus II Results, Girls Outperform Boys Across Streams

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education Odisha has announced the Plus II examination results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 85.85%, marking an improvement over the previous year. Girls outperformed boys in all major streams, continuing the trend of stronger academic performance among female students across Odisha. In the Science stream, girls…

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Government of India And International Fund for Agricultural Development Launch New Rural Development Strategy For 2026–2033

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Government of India and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a new eight-year strategic partnership framework under the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for the period 2026 to 2033. The new strategy is aimed at strengthening India’s rural economy by enhancing rural incomes, improving resilience and expanding sustainable livelihood opportunities…

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MP Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking 33% Reservation for Women After Delimitation

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Bhubaneswar: The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly late Monday night passed a resolution advocating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state Assemblies, to be implemented after the delimitation process. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and adopted through a voice vote following a prolonged nine-hour debate. The session witnessed sharp exchanges between…

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Government Offers Financial Incentives for Inter-Caste Marriages to Promote Social Equality

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Several states across India are providing financial assistance ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakh to couples entering inter-caste marriages, as part of efforts to promote social integration and reduce caste-based discrimination. At the national level, the Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages supports such unions, particularly those involving a Scheduled…

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