India, Aug. 15 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a slew of major initiatives and policy reforms in education, government recruitment, agriculture, infrastructure, investment, skill development and social welfare while addressing the state-level Independence Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar.

Among the biggest announcements, Majhi said the state government would remove the existing six-attempt limit for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination, allowing aspirants to appear for the examination until they reach the prescribed upper age limit.

He also announced that the maximum age limit for government jobs would be increased from 32 to 42 years, providing a larger window for candidates seeking government em...