Cabinet Accords Approval To Odisha Port Policy 2022

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday approved a port policy for the holistic development of the maritime ecosystem.

“It aims to facilitate integrated development of non-major ports and inland waterways as well as facilitate private investment and generate employment,” tweets Chief Minister’s Office.

The cabinet also approved Prarambh-The Odisha State Policy for Children, 2022. It focuses on children’s right to survival, protection, and physical and mental health as well as right to education, participation, and other milestones for optimal development.

“It approved the implementation of a master plan for the transformation of Odisha University of Technology and Research with an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore.

With the transformation, OUTR will broaden its horizon and give impetus to teaching and research,” the  CMO stated.