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Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary – www.publictrustofindia.com https://publictrustofindia.com Odisha English News Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:27:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Odisha chief secy chairs 27th board of directors meeting for OMBADC https://publictrustofindia.com/2023/11/30/odisha-chief-secy-chairs-27th-board-of-directors-meeting-for-ombadc/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:27:20 +0000 https://publictrustofindia.com/?p=7158 Bhubaneswar: The 27th Board of Directors Meeting of Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) was held on Thursday under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Odisha cum Chairman OMBADC Pradeep Kumar Jena.

OMBADC is a Special Purpose Vehicle of Govt. of Odisha and came into being on 02 December 2014. The major objective of OMBADC is to undertake tribal welfare and area development works in the mineral-bearing areas of the state.

The Development Commissioner- cum- Additional Chief Secretary Smt Anu Garg, and other Directors attended the meeting physically and as well as through VC mode.

Shri G. Rajesh, CEO of OMBADC informed the Board members about the progress of work done in various sectors by OMBADC. The works are currently being undertaken with the support of Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water, School & Mass Education, Housing & Urban Development, Rural Development, Skill Development & Technical Education and Farmers & Animal Resources Development departments.

Additionally, eight new proposals about rural connectivity and Skill development sectors were also discussed in detail in the Board Meeting.

The Board was also appraised about some of the major achievements of OMBADC in the Housing, Drinking Water, Education, Health & Women Empowerment sectors. The completion of the Impact assessment of Adhoc CAMPA funded Housing and Drinking water projects was also informed to the Board members.

The Chief Secretary advised OMBADC to get the Sustainability Plan prepared for all OMBADC-funded projects to ensure their functioning after the closing of OMBADC operations.

After the meeting, the Chief Secretary cum Chairman OMBADC, Jena released the Annual Report of OMBADC for the FY 2022-23, Brochures developed by OMBADC-and documentary videos related to OMBADC-funded projects like Skill Development, Education etc. The revamped Website of OMBADC was also launched by the Chairman.

Among others present in the meeting were; Principal Secy Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water dept Sushil Kumar Lohani, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Odisha Debidutta Biswal, senior officials of OMBADC and other officials from various departments.

]]> Nigerian delegation in Odisha to study rice fortifica https://publictrustofindia.com/2023/09/26/nigerian-delegation-in-odisha-to-study-rice-fortifica/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:54:38 +0000 https://publictrustofindia.com/?p=5128 Bhubaneswar: A high-level delegation from Nigeria consisting of government officials from Ministries/departments responsible for health, food security, food regulatory bodies and the private sector, facilitated by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), are in Odisha to learn from the State’s experience on rice fortification.

The Nigerian Government is focusing on a National strategy to tackle micronutrient deficiencies. In line with this strategy, the government has authorised the fortification of rice, one of the primary staple foods of the country, as a part of the national fortification program.

India’s rice fortification implementation experience is a valuable example for Nigeria, especially the manner in which the ecosystem has been created around fortified rice in the country. India’s approach involves strong government leadership that supports public delivery systems such as the Targeted Public distribution system and other welfare schemes.

“This learning visit aims to provide first-hand experience and knowledge to the stakeholders, equipping them to efficiently kick-start a rice fortification pilot project in Kebbi State using the school feeding program as a delivery mechanism,” said John Uruakpa, Director of the Federal Ministry of Health, Government of Nigeria, who is leading the delegation.

On their arrival in Odisha, the delegation called upon Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary in Lok Seva Bhawan today.

“Odisha achieved the complete introduction of fortified rice across the State in all food based schemes a year ahead of the deadline provided by the National Government. Odisha piloted the first rice fortification in the country in 2012 in the Gajapati District. The State government is open to sharing its experiences and learning, especially towards addressing malnutrition and creating food security,” said Anu Garg.

“We are very excited to host the Promoting Rice Fortification in Nigeria (PRiFN) South-South Learning Visit to India. The visit aims to learn from India’s implementation journey’s successes, challenges, and lessons. Also, to identify how these learnings can be adapted and implemented in the Nigerian context,” said Elisabeth Faure, Representative and Country Director for WFP in India.

The delegation will visit rice fortification sites to understand the process; machinery used, quality control measures, and safety standards. Members will meet with Indian food regulation officials to discuss regulatory aspects and compliance measures. They will also interact with policymakers designing and implementing the rice fortification programme.

V.V Yadav, Principal Secretary FS&CW, Shubha Sharma, Commissioner cum Secretary W&CD Department & Senior officers from concerned departments were present during the meeting.

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