Odisha Cabinet approves 10 proposals
Bhubaneswar(21/03/2025): The Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, approved 10 proposals of seven departments. The decisions were announced by the Chief Minister in the State Assembly. One of the most important decisions taken by the Odisha Cabinet is the approval of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) for Odisha.
With this, over 3.46 crore people in the state will now be eligible for free healthcare services under the central government’s flagship health insurance scheme.
This move is expected to improve access to quality medical treatment for economically weaker sections. The inclusion of Odisha in Ayushman Bharat marks a shift from the previous Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), aligning the state’s healthcare policies with the central scheme.
The government has assured that all necessary infrastructure will be developed for the seamless implementation of the program. The Cabinet has also approved Odisha’s Road Policy, which aims to enhance connectivity across the state.
The new policy focuses on improving rural and urban road networks, ensuring better transportation facilities, and boosting economic development.
Another decision taken by the State Cabinet involves amendments to the employment policy concerning the families of deceased government employees.
