Odisha farmers fear setback to millet mission as Shree Anna Abhiyan budget is cut despite high fund use

India, May 18 -- Odisha's flagship millet programme, Shree Anna Abhiyan, has seen its outlay reduced from Rs 600 crore to Rs 415 crore for 2026-27. The nearly 31% cut has raised concerns among farmer... और पढ़ें

Nearly 2,000 hectares of Rabi paddy affected in Odisha's Nuapada as reservoir levels fall and irrigation systems falter

India, May 13 -- An acute water shortage in the Upper Jonk Irrigation Project command area has damaged standing Rabi paddy crops across nearly 2,000 hectares in Odisha's Nuapada district. More than 1... और पढ़ें

'Green Gold' denied: Tribal communities in Odisha's Koraput fight for their legal rights over kendu leaves for a third consecutive year

India, April 24 -- For a third consecutive year, Gram Sabhas (village assemblies) across Baipariguda block in Odisha's Koraput district are locked in an uphill battle to exercise a right the law has a... और पढ़ें