Following is excerpted from https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1712209
See also https://odishabytes.com/rs-110-cr-ropax-...y-5-hours/ .

Quote:Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Rs 110 crore ROPAX Jetty Project to come up on river Dhamra in Odisha

Now travel time will reduce from 6 hours to just an hour

Posted On: 16 APR 2021 1:19PM by PIB Delhi

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has accorded administrative approval for sanction of Rs 50.30 crore for developing all-weather ROPAX (Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger)Jetty and allied infrastructure connecting Kaninali in Bhadrak district &Talachua in Kendrapara district, Odisha under the Sagarmala initiative. The Government of Odisha will fund another 50% cost of the project.

The total capital cost of the project is Rs 110.60 crore which includes construction of RO-PAX Jetty at Kaninali and Talachua, utility infrastructures such as parking area development, navigational aids and dredging.

This project will reduce travel time for passengers from 6 hours by road to 1 hour by waterway. The development of the existing ghat with all-weather ROPAX jetties is being carried out with intent of accommodating boats, launches and other vessels as well as to ply vessel having capacity to carry 10 light Motor vehicles, 20 Motorbikes along with 60 passengers at a time, simultaneously ensuring safety of all passengers and vehicles.The project will facilitate indirect employment opportunities to locals around Dhamra river and reduce road distance of ~200 km from Talachua to Dhamra.                           

Kaninali in Bhadrak district and Talachua in Kendrapada district, are located on the northern and southern banks of River Dhamra respectively. The people of Talachua and nearby villages largely depend upon Dhamra port for their livelihood, which is approximately 4 kms from Kaninali Ghat. Since there is no connectivity through roads, the local population depends upon passenger ferries at ghats of Kaninali and Talachua to cross the river (a stretch of 7 Km). Currently, Number of passenger vehicles move through private boats without safety and passengers face difficulty in embarking and disembarking from launches on an everyday basis. This project will enhance the safety of passengers and vehicles with state-of-the-art utility infrastructure. The connectivity will increase the commercial and business activities and uplift the socio-economic status of the surrounding region.       
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Following is from https://tathya.in/recreation-in-river-mahanadi/ .

Quote:Recreation In River Mahanadi
By Tathya Correspondent - April 14, 2021

Cuttack: This revamped boat club is created by Odisha Tourism through OTDC with an investment of Rs.2 Crore with a view to promote water-based recreation in River Mahanadi.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the project and in his virtual address said, “To tap the State’s tourism potential incorporating water bodies, we are rapidly developing tourism and hospitality infrastructure in identified areas. This recreational offering in the mighty Mahanadi river will help in establishing Odisha as a sought-after tourism hub.”

The infrastructure at this Boat Club, adversely impacted by Cyclone Fani, has been upgraded to include a floating jetty, booking counter and complex for lifeguards, toilet complex, a restaurant , adequate parking space and a park with children’s play area.

The infrastructure will be further augmented in phases. The activities that will be operationalized in the Boat Club include Jet Skis, Speed Boats, Day Cruise, Banana Boat, Inflatable Boat, Water Scooters, Floating café, Kayaking, Canoeing, Pedal Boats, Scuba Diving etc. OTDC will operate and manage the boat club, where operators will be allowed to use the common infrastructure and facilities on a user fee model.
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As of now two operators will start operations at the Boat Club and steps are being taken for engagement of additional operators for operations over the next month.

Following is from https://odishatv.in/odisha-news/odisha-w...ore-534267 

Quote:Odisha: World-Class Palliative Care, Cancer Hospital To Come Up In Bhubaneswar, Bagchi Couple Pledges Rs 340 Crore
LOCAL NEWS
By Vikash Sharma On Apr 12, 2021 - 2:43 PM

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Monday approved proposals for the setting up of the Bagchi-Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Institute and the Bagchi- Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre in Bhubaneswar.

Skill Development Authority Chairman, Subroto Bagchi and his wife Susmita have pledged to donate Rs 340 crores to set up the world class palliative care unit and a cutting-edge cancer hospital, says reports.

For the Bagchi-Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Subroto Bagchi and Susmita Bagchi have pledged Rs 210 Crore. The State Government will provide 20 acres of land for free at Infocity-Il in Bhubaneswar for the hospital.

The cancer hospital will be set up by the Sri Shankara Cancer Care Foundation a charitable Bangalore-based institute with philanthropic practice.
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Around 25% beds shall be set aside for free treatment, while another 25% beds shall be set aside for patients supported under different Government Health Schemes. The remaining 50% patients will pay for the services and the revenue generated shall be utilized for expansion and supporting the poor patients, said the official release.

The Bagchi- Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre will be set up by Karunashraya Hospice Trusts, Bangalore. The trust shall take the responsibility to train local doctors, health care providers and care-givers on Palliative Care.

Subroto Bagchi and Susmita Bagchi will pledge Rs. 130 crore for the Palliative Care Centre and the Odisha government will provide another 20 acres of land for free at Infocity-II for establishment of the hospital.

The Palliative Care hospital will be equipped with 100 beds which will later be expanded, said the official release.

“100% of beds shall receive free services. The Palliative Care Centre will provide holistic Palliative Care along with Pain Clinic, aseptic procedures, end of life care with empathy and death with dignity,” the statement added.

Following is an excerpt from https://odishabytes.com/film-city-odisha...r-ramojis/ .

Quote:‘Film city in Odisha to be bigger than Ramoji’s’
ODISHA CITY ENTERTAINMENT
By Prachitara Last updated Jun 8, 2017

Bhubaneswar: The pristine beaches, jungles, culture and traditions and art and crafts have caught the attention of a Mumbai-based group, which is keen on setting up a film city in the state.

The seed of the project was sown during the Make in Odisha Conclave held here in December last year and the work on it has already begun. The group had then evinced interest to set up a film city near Chilika, Asia’s largest brackish water lake, about 130 km from here. It wants minimum 100 acres of land to think of a project.

Promoter of the group, Mustaq Nadiadwala, was in the city recently and he spoke with great enthusiasm about the project during ‘Antaranga Alapa’ jointly organised by Film Journalist Forum, Pakhighar Publication, Nrutyashala and Doon International School here. “The proposed film city will be bigger than Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad and I would request the people of Odisha to suggest a name for it. The project will help Odia technicians, working in Bollywood, get equal opportunities in the state,” said Nadiadwala.
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Following is an excerpt from https://odishabytes.com/jspl-to-set-up-c...s-paradip/ 

Quote:JSPL To Set Up Container Manufacturing Unit In Odisha’s Paradip
By OB Bureau On Apr 6, 2021

Paradip: Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) has expressed its interest to build a container manufacturing unit here.

Chairman of JSPL Naveen Jindal on a visit to Paradip Port discussed the project which is a part of the company’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in Odisha.

The first of its kind project in Odisha, the port-based container manufacturing unit will be built over 100 acre of land which will be provided by the port authorities, company sources said on Tuesday.

An effort is underway to have the NTPC medical college being taken over by AIIMS to become the 2nd AIIMS in Odisha. Following are some news items on this:

• 25th Nov 2020 https://www.livemint.com/news/india/odis...29275.html 
  
• 26th Nov 2020 https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/...28247.html 
  
• 19th Jan 2021 https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/...52103.html 
  
• 31st March 2021 https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-...rgarh.html
  
• 3rd April 2021 https://sambadenglish.com/2nd-aiims-in-o...rgarh-mch/ 
  
• 3rd April 2021 https://pragativadi.com/2nd-aiims-in-odi...rgarh-mch/ 
  
• 4th April 2021 https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-...rgarh.html 
  

Facebook Collection on Healthcare, hospitals, medical coll., AIPH, IIPH, Public Health U is 
at  https://bit.ly/2Bl6DJe

Few years ago the CM, Naveen Patnaik, had promised that an XIMB campus will be established in Rourkela. Various news items on this has been collected at http://naveen-babu-rkl.orissalinks.com/ .

Following is an excerpt from https://tathya.in/?p=6288 .

Quote:Phulbani: ...  Accordingly on the direction of Chief Minister Mr.Patnaik, Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra and 5T Secretary  V K Pandian and Secretary Works Krishan Kumar visited Kandhamal today  to review the progress of construction of the Medical College and Hospital in Phulbani.

Special Secretary to CMO R Vineel Krishna and other senior officials were also in the High Level Team, where Engineer- In- Chief Bijaya Chandra Tripathy briefed Top Officials about the progress.
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The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister, Mr.Patnaik  had  approved the proposal in December 2020 to set up a Medical College in Phulbani. The medical college at Phulbani will have 100 seats and hospital with 500 beds. The project has been taken up at a cost of Rs 450 crores and is expected to be completed within 30 months.

Chief Secretary directed the District Administration to provide all support especially the availability of construction material for timely completion of the project.

He appreciated the beautiful location for the project and suggested that plantation to be taken up in the adjacent hills and the water resources department to plan for the drainage systems and water conservation structures.
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The campus will have facilities for 300 seated boys hostel, 150 seated girls hostel, 650 capacity auditorium, 100 seated Resident doctors hostel, quarter for doctors and staff.