Current Affairs - State

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi introduced the ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme in Jankia, Khordha district, to accelerate rural infrastructure development. With a ₹5,000 crore budget over five years, the initiative focuses on improving road connectivity, civic amenities, educational facilities, and micro-tourism. The scheme aims to ensure holistic village development while keeping politics separate from governance. Building upon previous initiatives like ‘Ama Gaon Ama Bikash’ (2018) and ‘Ama Odisha Naveen Odisha’ (2023), the BGBO scheme demonstrates Odisha’s commitment to long-term rural progress and improved quality of life in villages.

The Kodava community is an endogamous Dravidian ethnolinguistic group native to the Kodagu region in Karnataka. They have a distinct cultural identity and are the only community in India allowed to carry firearms without a license. The Kodavas are seeking constitutional recognition and land protection to preserve their heritage. They form over 60 per cent of the Kodava-speaking population and have a rich history tied to Karnataka’s cultural and social landscape. Their unique traditions, warrior heritage, and contributions to Indian society make them a significant ethnic group in southern India.

Odisha has introduced key initiatives under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme to support adolescent girls' welfare. Programs like "Nirbhaya Kadhi," "Mo Gelha Jiya," and "Veerangana Yojana" focus on preventing child marriages, addressing gender-based discrimination, and enhancing self-confidence among young girls. These schemes also provide self-defence training and legal rights awareness, ensuring better protection and empowerment for girls in the state. The initiatives have already shown positive impacts in curbing child marriages and promoting gender equality in Odisha.

Karnataka has been declared ‘Naxal-free’ after the surrender of its last active Naxalite, Lakshmi, in Udupi. She qualifies for a ₹7 lakh surrender package under the ‘A’ category, which includes benefits for rehabilitation. The surrender committee reported a total of 22 Naxal surrenders in 2025 and recommended dismissing cases to help reintegrate former Naxalites into society. This milestone marks a significant achievement in restoring peace and stability in the state.

Uttar Pradesh secured the gold medal in the men's kabaddi event at the 38th National Games by defeating Chandigarh in the final. The match, held at Yogasthali Khel Parisar, Roshnabad Stadium in Haridwar, saw Uttar Pradesh making a strong comeback after trailing 12-18 in the first half. Led by Arjun Deshwal, the team ultimately won with a decisive score of 57-43. This victory highlights Uttar Pradesh's strength in kabaddi and its ability to perform under pressure at a national level.