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Odisha cabinet approves Rs 4,708-crore pumped storage project and 12 other proposals
The state will build a 600 MW pumped storage plant targeted for commissioning by 2030-31, a major infrastructure commitment for power planning and investors.
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The Odisha cabinet on Monday approved 13 proposals at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. ThePrint Among the approvals is a 600 MW Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project at Ranibahal in Kalahandi district. ThePrint The state will spend a total of Rs 4,708.64 crore on the project, including Rs 3,371.88 crore for construction. ThePrint Chief Secretary Anu Garg described it as the first project of its kind in the state and said it is targeted for commissioning by the 2030-31 financial year. ThePrint
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The cabinet also approved a Rs 393.62 crore scheme to provide free Wi-Fi to students in 601 government and aided colleges. Asianet Newsable The cabinet removed the attempt limit for eligible candidates appearing in the Odisha Civil Services examination. Asianet Newsable The cabinet also set a rice procurement target of 53 lakh metric tonnes for the Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27. Asianet Newsable
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