The jetty will connect Kaninali in Bhadrak district and Talachua in Kendrapara in Odisha. The project will reduce road distance of around 200 km from Talachua to Dhamra river.
Ajay Seth, a 1987 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre, assumed charge as secretary economic affairs at a time when the economy which was showing signs of recovery is being threatened by the second wave of Covid-19.
The government's e-governance services arm CSC announced a collaboration with Tata Power to set up solar-powered micro grids and water pumps in rural areas across the country.