With the passage of MMDR Amendment in the Parliament recently, #Odisha stands to suffer significant financial losses and faces an erosion of its constitutional rights. Reiterate my appeal to Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri @MohanMOdisha ji to call a special session of the Assembly and bring a unanimous resolution seeking the repeal of the MMDR Amendment.
As the Leader of the House, it is your moral responsibility call a special session of Assembly. This would reaffirm the constitutional rights of the State that were upheld by the Hon'ble Supreme Court and go a long way towards protecting the interests of Odisha.
The constitutional right of the states to impose tax on mineral wealth and mineral bearing lands was challenged in the courts by the mining companies. Our BJD Government fought for many years in the High Court and Supreme Court to protect this constitutional right of Odisha. Following that, your government also fought before the Supreme Court against the mining companies.
Under your direction, the Advocate General of Odisha had placed the State's position before the Court, including the serious financial implications for Odisha if its power to levy taxes on minerals and mineral-bearing lands was taken away.
Because of these sustained efforts, Odisha ultimately secured justice. Hon'ble Supreme Court, in its judgment delivered by a nine-Judge Constitution Bench, upheld the stand taken by Odisha against the claims of the mining companies. For Odisha, this judgment opened the way for recovery of crores of rupees in past dues and a minimum recurring revenue of nearly ₹12,000 crore every year.
This revenue has profound financial implications for Odisha's development and for securing a better future for our youth. I believe that your government had held high-level discussions following the Supreme Court judgment on how these resources could best be utilised for the people of Odisha.
After all this, to the utter shock of the nation, the MMDR Amendment was passed by the Parliament. This Amendment effectively strips Odisha of its constitutional right to levy taxes on its mineral wealth. 20 BJP MPs supported this amendment against the people of Odisha. This is what the mine owners wanted and had been fighting for.
@bjd_odisha will always stand with you in matters relating to the rights of Odisha and the future of our youth. Let us come together to pass this resolution in the interest of our motherland, Odisha, and demand that the Central Government reverse its decision to take away the State's constitutional rights. The people of Odisha will remember this historic moment.
Reviewed the performance of Odisha's four DISCOMs,discussed progress in renewable energy, operational efficiency, network strengthening and reliable power supply. Directed expeditious implementation of #PMKUSUM2 to further accelerate clean energy adoption across the State.
State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Smt. Anu Garg, IAS.
A total of 18 industrial projects, with an investment of ₹3,877.14 crore, have been approved. These projects are expected to generate 7,565 employment opportunities across 11 districts—Balasore, Deogarh, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh.
Spanning key sectors like metals, electronics, healthcare, infrastructure, shipbuilding, and tourism, these investments will strengthen local economies and create new opportunities for people across the state.
With faster clearances, strong investor confidence, and a focus on job creation, Odisha is steadily emerging as a leading industrial hub of Eastern India.
The Govt of Odisha has commenced #Odisha Sadhana Saptah 2026, an initiative by Govt of India and the Capacity Building Commission, to upskill over 4 lakh employees of State registered on the HRMS portal.
Chief Secretary chaired a high-level review meeting on the impact of the Middle East conflict on Odisha’s economy. Key concerns include rising crude prices, supply chain disruptions & export stress. Measures are being taken to ensure energy security & stabilize supply chains.
Odisha is no stranger to India’s tourism circuit.
From the timeless Konark & Jagannath Temples, to the sands of Puri Beach and the vastness of Chilika Lake.
But it seems that if you venture deeper into the state you discover landscapes that are every bit as spectacular.
Duduma Falls in Koraput district where the Machkund River plunges dramatically off a rocky cliff is one such marvel.
It’s a reminder that India’s beauty is inexhaustible. Just when you think you’ve seen it all… another wonder appears.
#SundayWanderer
(Have to thank @manas_muduli for tirelessly promoting Odisha)
Hon’ble CM Shri @MohanMOdisha launched the ‘Shree Jagannath Darshan’ Yojana at Nabarangpur, reaffirming the vision that every Odia should receive the blessings of Mahaprabhu with dignity.
The scheme was simultaneously flagged off from Nabarangpur, Bhadrak, Baripada, Sambalpur and Berhampur. 5,000 beneficiaries will be covered this year, with a target of over 1 lakh beneficiaries in the next four years.
On the occasion, several other developmental projects were inaugurated and foundation stones were laid, further accelerating growth in the region.
Highlights:
✅ Foundation stone laid for Govt Medical College at Nabarangpur
✅ 100 MBBS seats | 420-bed hospital | 50+ acre campus
✅ 177 development projects worth ₹446+ crore
✅ 112 projects inaugurated (₹68 cr) | 65 projects grounded (₹378 cr)
@PMOIndia
The 1st Meeting of the State Steering Committee of #PMSETU, chaired by @SecyChief Odisha, held on 04.02.2026. Discussions focused on the selection of Anchor Industry Partners for identified ITI clusters across Odisha.
President Droupadi Murmu interacted with women and youth of tribal communities at Simlipal, Odisha. The President underscored the importance of education and advised them to get benefits of government schemes. She urged them to work hard and become active participants in the nation's development journey.