On Monday, the Odisha Cabinet resolved to raise the upper age limit for state government service to 38 for three years, until 2023, according to state chief secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra.
According to Odisha Chief Secretary Mahapatra, the decision was made to help youth who were unable to participate in recruitment exams due to the coronavirus epidemic. At the moment, the maximum age limit for applying for state government jobs is 32 years old.
According to Mahapatra, the decision was made to help youth who were unable to sit recruitment exams owing to the coronavirus outbreak.
“It has come to the attention of the government that the recruitment process has been delayed owing to unavoidable causes,” a government statement said. “As a result, the applicant’s age has increased and they do not have adequate opportunity to participate in the recruitment examination.”
“In light of this, the state government is glad to increase the upper age limit for admission into government employment from 32 to 38 years exclusively for ads made or to be made during the calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023,” the statement continued.
There are additional exceptions for designated categories who are over the age of 38. For those who fall under the SC/ST group, the highest age restriction is 43 years.
Earlier in the day, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated two new industrial projects and laid the groundwork for 11 more, for a total investment of Rs 2,360 crore.
“The 13 projects for which groundbreaking and inauguration have been done today are distributed over nine districts,” Patnaik said, adding that the initiatives will provide employment for at least 3,200 people.
Even in these trying times, despite the onslaught of Covid-19, the state has attracted significant investment and continues to enjoy investor confidence “According to the CM. He stated that the state has always strived to promote a “smooth and hassle-free business environment.” “Odisha is looking for investors.
“Today’s ceremony, where we unveiled new industrial projects in a variety of sectors ranging from cement to food processing, tourism to logistics,” Patnaik said, “is proof that our efforts to attract investments have paid off.”
The two projects, a cement grinding plant in Jajpur and a biodegradable tableware manufacturing unit in Bolangir, are expected to cost Rs. 409 crore each. Three ethanol plants, two resorts, and a logistics park are among the other projects for which a groundbreaking ceremony was held.