Odisha

Hockey, is played with much fervour, and now gets a much-needed boost.

“Ours is the first educated family in the tribe in Malkhangiri,” she says.

The girls who used to skip school to help their mothers during rainy seasons are now attending classes regularly

Cited as the world's largest rookery of the critically endangered species, the tranquil beach of Gahirmatha is a vital mating and nesting site for the turtles.

Rajesh Pravakar Patil and his team managed to execute the difficult task, and the villagers no longer need to walk 5 km to fetch water.

Unwilling to be stifled by red-tapism, these dynamic and dedicated IAS officers are infusing fresh ideas, efficiency and inclusivity into governance!

Alongside, the state government has also given the nod to a new scheme that will help boost the irrigation potential for 55,000 hectares through the revival and expansion of existing canal systems.

The Akhada (arena) imparts training to women and girls and prepares them to protect themselves in any adverse situation in life.

Differently-abled students who are blind, hearing impaired and dumb students, orthopedically handicapped and those with a disability level of more than 75 percent will be exempted from tuition, examination and certificate fees.

The cultural silos are slowly breaking and united efforts by social, technical and political forces shine new rays of hope.