An office has been opened in Bhubaneswar for the development of National Waterway No 5, in March, 2015 which will coordinate with all the stakeholders, including the State Government.
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Odisha launches MSME fund
To promote micro, small and medium industries (MSME) in the state, the Odisha govern¡ment has launched a venture capital fund worth Rs 100 crore.
L And T bags PowerGrid contract
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Bhubaneswar BRTS to follow A´bad
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Tata Steel uses waterways
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Rail links for coal come up
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