Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday (July 28) announced that the state will launch its own Food Security Act on Oct 2, on occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Here is everything you need to know about Odisha’s own Food Security Act: 1. The state Food Security Act will cover around 34.44 lakh people who have […]
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Agriculture and food security in Orissa (Special)
India, since its independence has made rapid strides in agriculture sector. From a state of food shortage in the mid 60s, the country has now come to a stage where it is able to meet its demand. However, with increased population and a technology fatigue, there are increased challenges to make the country a food […]
Flood situations worsen in Balasore
Balasore, Sept 26: The flood situation in Balasore district worsened on Wednesday with three major rivers flowing above danger mark and inundating more areas. Even four days after the deluge hit the coastal district 4.2 lakh people are still marooned while over 7 lakh people in 933 villages under 129 GPs have been affected in […]