Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Odisha Government Reports Job Creation for Over 73,000 Youths
The Odisha government has been busy creating jobs!
In less than a year, they've helped over 73,000 young people find work.
Many of these are junior engineers, starting new roles in government.
The state is also making big investments to create jobs in the private sector.
The government is planning to hire more people in the coming years.
The age limit to apply for government jobs has also increased, making it easier for people to qualify.
Odisha government facilitated employment for 73,346 youths in 369 days.
964 newly recruited youths received appointment letters, primarily junior engineers.
The government has filled 28,346 government posts and aims for 1.5 lakh recruitments in five years.
The state finalized investments worth Rs 13 lakh crore, expected to generate 12.90 lakh private-sector jobs.
Age limit for government jobs has been raised from 32 to 42 years.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and the Odisha government.
- What
- The Odisha government announced employment figures and job creation plans.
- When
- Within 369 days of the government taking office.
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To address unemployment and expand the workforce.
- Youths Employed
- 73,346
- Government Posts Filled
- 28,346
- Private Sector Jobs Projected
- 12.90 lakh
- Investment Value
- Rs 13 lakh crore
- Government Recruitment Goal
- 1.5 lakh in 5 years
- Age Limit Increase
- 32 to 42 years
