Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today approved seven proposals of various departments in the state.

The state government has decided to launch Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana (MKY) to boost the dairy sector in Odisha. The Cabinet has approved a proposal in this regard, said Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan.

The new scheme will be implemented in the state in five years from 2024-25 financial year to 2028-29 fiscal with budgetary allocation of Rs 1,423.47 crore.

The scheme aims at increasing the milk production in the state and raising the income of as many as 15,47,837 farmers.

The Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana will have eight sub-schemes under it. The sub-schemes are: Buffalo Entrepreneurship Development, Go-Palan Yojana, Go-Sampad Bima Yojana, Calf Rearing Scheme, Incentive to Dairy Farmers, Strengthening of Dairy Organisation, Support to OMFED and Feed & Fodder production scheme, added the Minister.

The government will encourage people to rear cows and buffaloes to enhance milk production in the state. It will take the necessary steps to further strengthen Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED), said the Minister.

The Cabinet gave its nod to a proposal to amend the Odisha Public Distribution System (Control) Act, 2016. The amendment will allow the state government to extend the deadline for replacing all private dealers with institutional dealers under the PDS scheme till March 31, 2026.

A proposal to amend the Odisha Superior Judicial Service and Odisha Judicial Service Rules, 2007 got the Cabinet nod, said the Law Minister.

The state government has decided to revise the fees of the Advocate General of Odisha for his appearance in the High Court, Supreme Court and other authorities & tribunals. The Cabinet approved a proposal in this regard, he added.

The government will construct as many as 550 residential quarters with community hall and playground for the employees and officials of Orissa High Court. The residential quarters will come up on 10 acres of land at CDA Sector-13 in Cuttack.

The Cabinet has approved a tender amounting to Rs 220 crore for the project. A target has been set to implement the project within 30 months, revealed the Minister.