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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Modi launches 105 projects worth over Rs 18,600 cr, unveils Odisha Vision Document
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 105 development projects valued at over Rs 18,600 crores, unveiled the " Odisha Vision Document " and flagged off new trains during his visit to the state. He also felicitated several people, including ' Lakhpati Didis ' and others. Modi, who visited Odisha for the sixth time since the BJP government was formed in the state in June 2024, launched the projects at a function at Janata Maidan here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 最強のヒーローチームを編成する力はありますか? レイドシャドウレジェンド 今すぐインストール Undo The projects launched by the Prime Minister included drinking water and irrigation, health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, national highways and railway infrastructure. Modi flagged off the first passenger train to Boudh district after inaugurating the Sonepur-Purunakatak railway line. Railway projects such as the third and fourth rail lines between Sarla-Sason and the fourth rail line between Jharsuguda-Jamga were also launched. Live Events This apart, Modi also flagged off 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system, promoting eco-friendly urban mobility . Prepared following people's feedback, the Prime Minister unveiled the 'Odisha Vision Document', the roadmap for the state's development goals, anchored around the centenary of Odisha's formation as a linguistic state in 2036 and India's 100 years of independence in 2047. The vision aims to transform Odisha into a Dollar 500 billion economy by 2036 and a Dollar 1.5 trillion economy by 2047. The Prime Minister also launched 'Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana', an initiative to transform birthplaces of Odia icons into memorials, featuring museums, interpretation centres, statues and libraries, thereby promoting cultural tourism and preserving heritage. Modi also felicitated some women achievers from across the state, who included some "Lakhpati Didis". 'Lakhpati Didi' is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development focused on empowering women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The goal is to help them achieve an annual household income exceeding Rs one lakh by adopting sustainable livelihood practices. The state tops the list of creating 16.60 lakh 'Lakhpati Didis' in the country. PTI
New Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
PM Modi to launch projects worth Rs 18,600 crores, release Odisha Vision document today
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones of multiple projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore to mark the first anniversary of the first BJP government in the state here on Friday. The projects will cover critical sectors including drinking water, irrigation, agriculture and health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, national highways and a new railway line. He will also flag off new train services extending rail connectivity to Boudh district for the first time. In a major boost to clean energy and sustainable transport, Modi will flag off 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system. He will release the Odisha Vision Document anchored around the landmark years of 2036 (when Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic state) and 2047 (when India celebrates 100 years of independence). The vision document outlines an ambitious and future-ready roadmap for inclusive growth. The state has set an ambitious target to become a $500 billion economy by 2036 and $1.5 trillion by 2047. As a tribute to the contribution of eminent personalities of the state, the prime minister will launch the 'Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana' initiative which to transform their birthplaces into living memorials through museums, interpretation centres, statues, libraries and public spaces honouring Odisha's heritage while promoting cultural tourism. Celebrating more than 16.5 lakh Lakhpati Didis as symbols of prosperity and self-reliance, Modi will felicitate women achievers from across the state at the event. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday reviewed the preparations at Janata Maidan, the venue for the grand celebration of the first anniversary of the state government. Expecting a huge turnout of people from across the state, Majhi inspected the entire venue and all arrangements in detail, especially those concerning the prime minister's security aspects. The chief minister directed government officials to ensure that all arrangements are completed without any lapses in view of the PM's visit. State BJP president Manmohan Samal, Works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, BJP Odisha in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar and co-in-charge Lata Usendi accompanied the chief minister during the inspection. Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja and additional chief secretary Industries Hemant Sharma briefed him about the preparations made for the event.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP respects nari shakti, says Majhi
Cuttack: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said 'respecting women is a fundamental principle of our (BJP) political training.' Majhi, along with his two deputy chief ministers, K V Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, attended the 'Nari Shakti Samabesh' in Cuttack and came down heavily on the previous BJD government. Claiming that respecting women was the fundamental training of the saffron outfit, Majhi said his government immediately after taking the oath of office on June 12 last year took four major decisions including launching of Subhadra Yojana for women's empowerment. 'The primary goal of Nari Shakti Samabesh is to strengthen and elevate Odisha's women as the State's greatest asset,' Majhi said. He claimed that Subhadra Yojana is Odisha's largest-ever women's welfare programme and a social welfare scheme that aims to empower women financially by connecting with every village and family, even in remote tribal areas. The Chief Minister also claimed that his government was working to boost the economic condition of women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). 'The women are using the assistance availed under Subhadra Yojana for businesses and farming. The SHGs have received Rs 3,695 crore in business and Rs 300 crore in interest refunds,' Majhi said. He claimed that Odisha has made a record by creating over 16 lakh 'Lakhpati Didis'. While felicitating some Lakhpati Didis at the meeting, Majhi said his government has set a target to create one crore 'Lakhpati Didis' in the coming years. He said more budget allocations have been made for women and children in the State. Majhi said as much as Rs 89,861 crore has been allocated in the 2025-26 budget for women-centric schemes like Chief Minister's Sampurna Pushti Yojana (MSPY). 'Odisha is a model State in women's empowerment and the State will serve as an inspiration for others,' he said. Parvati Parida said the BJP government holding 'Nari Shakti Samabesh', on the very first day of its second year in office, symbolises both respect for women and a renewed commitment to building an equitable and progressive Odisha.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha is becoming a model in women's empowerment: CM
CUTTACK: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said the state government has provided business opportunities worth Rs 3,695 crore to self-help groups (SHGs) this year, setting a record in the state's history. Addressing the state-level Nari Shakti Samabesh to mark the completion of one year of BJP government here, the chief minister said additionally `300 crore interest has been returned to over 3.07 lakh SHGs to help them realise their dreams. Stating that the event was aimed to empower women and build their self-confidence, the chief minister highlighted the government's flagship scheme Subhadra Yojana, describing it as the largest-ever welfare programme for women in Odisha. The government has collected data from every village before launching the scheme, Majhi said and added that special efforts have been made to include women from remote tribal areas. Majhi expressed confidence that the implementation of the scheme will usher in a golden era for the women of the state. 'The success of Subhadra Yojana is a testament to the government's strong resolve,' he said. Stating that most women in different parts of the state are utilising the Subhadra assistance to engage in various economic activities and collective farming, thereby generating good income for their families, the chief minister said this is start of a journey towards making women financially-independent. Majhi also said by creating over 16 lakh Lakhpati Didis in one year, Odisha has set a record in the country. 'Women's empowerment is not just a slogan for our government. The state budget for 2025-26 has allocated Rs 89,861 crore specifically for women, demonstrating our government's commitment to their welfare. Odisha aims to be a model state for women's empowerment, inspiring other states in the country,' he said. Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida said the celebration of women points to the commitment to build Odisha as a state of equality, prosperity and progress. She promised that the government will further accelerate the implementation of the Subhadra scheme and self-help groups. 'We aim to create one Lakhpati Didi per family and one Crorepati Didi per panchayat in the coming year,' she said. Deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo called for a collective effort to build a developed, prosperous, and proud Odisha.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
A New Odisha is taking shape: Mohan Charan Majhi
As the BJP govt completes one year in office, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi talks about his accomplishments and challenges along with the roadmap for Odisha's growth and development in the coming years, in an interview with Siba Mohanty & SN Agragami. Your government has completed one year in office with a slogan, 'Barsa Ek, Uplapdhi Anek'. What is the biggest upalabdhi (achievement) of your government in the last 12 months ? June 12 was a historic day in the political history of Odisha. People changed the government of 24 years and gave us a mandate to take Odisha in the path of development in all fields. Out of the 21 promises made by us, our government has fulfilled 11 promises, which is more than half. The results are for all to see. Let me give you one example. In Subhadra Yojana, we had promised to give a voucher of Rs 50,000 to women and have already provided Rs 10,000 to nearly 1 crore women in two half-yearly installments. This is not a cash dole to create vote-bank. Our aim is women empowerment. We have got ground reports, and you will be pleasantly surprised that 90 per cent of beneficiaries have utilised the money in a gainful manner. On the path of fulfilling the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have increased the number of Lakhpati Didis from just three lakh to 16.6 lakh in one year and achieved the first position in the country. The prime minister himself has praised the achievement of Odisha in the NITI Aayog meeting. Our second priority was the farmer. Within one hour of taking oath, in the first cabinet meeting we approved input assistance of Rs 800 per quintal over and above the MSP, which has already reached 17 lakh farmers. For the youth, we have provided 28,000 jobs. Nearly 30,000 youths have also got jobs in private sector. The previous government had organised three Make-in-Odisha conclaves. But in only one Utkarsh Odisha conclave organised by our government on January 28 and 29, we generated more proposals and signed more MoUs than all the previous three combined. We received proposals of Rs 17 lakh crore, signed MoUs of Rs 13 lakh crore with employment opportunities for 13 lakh youths of the state. The government has gained the confidence of people by doing all this work. We are committed to take Odisha to greater heights economically, socially and politically. We have fulfilled many promises during the year, which is why the slogan 'Barsha Ek, Upalabdhi Anek'. A New Odisha is taking shape.
