Odisha, June 7 -- In a move aimed at strengthening national security and promoting self-reliance, the Odisha government has revised its procurement policies by amending the Odisha General Financial Rules (OGFR).

The new provisions empower the state to restrict procurement from bidders associated with countries that are considered a potential threat to India's security and defence interests.

Though no countries have been named directly, the changes are in line with the Centre's broader Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

One of the key highlights of the amendment is the introduction of stricter eligibility conditions for bidders.

The state government can now exclude bidders from nations sharing a land border with India if they do not meet s...