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India Gazette
18 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
"PM Modi's leadership spurs Rs 17 Lakh crore in Investment proposals in 2 days," says Odisha CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 20 (ANI): On the occasion of the one-year anniversary of the BJP-led government in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi commended Prime Minister Modi's leadership and highlighted contributions to the state's development. 'In January, PM Modi urged the investors to participate in the Utkarsh Odisha 2025 conclave. We received proposals worth Rs 17 lakh crores in just two days, which is a record. This happened because the investors trusted you. We are working to make Odisha the industrial hub of eastern India...,' he said. On Operation Sindoor, Majhi lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stating, 'Under your leadership, the terrorist has been eliminated. Operation Sindoor was not just an operation; it was a symbol of the trust of mothers and sisters. With Operation Sindoor, India rises to a new role, one that does not bow. Earlier, people said, 'Modi hai toh mumkin hai'; now they say, 'Modi hai toh desh surakshit hai.' Under your leadership, development is touching new heights. In 11 years, all sectors have made progress, and India has become the world's fourth-largest economy.' PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore in Bhubaneswar. These projects will cover critical sectors, including drinking water, irrigation, agricultural infrastructure, health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, sections of national highways, and a new railway line. He will also release the Odisha Vision Document, which is 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). Odisha has set an ambitious target to become a $500 billion economy by 2036 and $1.5 trillion by 2047. Earlier today, PM addressed the rally in Bihar's Siwan said that the Congress and RJD supported Gundaraj and corruption.'RJD and Congress are against Bihar and investments. They can never make a place in the heart of Biharis.' Launching a scathing attack on the opposition parties in Bihar for the slow progress of the state during their tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in the day said that the opposition Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are anti-Bihar and anti-investment. (ANI)
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CM hands over appointment letters to 964 recruits
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Emphasising the crucial role of youth power in the state's development, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi distributed appointment letters to 964 recruits at the Nijukti Mela (recruitment fair) held here on Monday. The recruitment drive spans five departments, with the works department receiving 563 appointees. Other departments include water resources with 62 posts, panchayati raj and drinking water with 117, housing and urban development with 204, and food supply and consumer welfare with 18 positions. Majhi highlighted his govt's commitment to accelerating employment opportunities in both public and private sectors. "We have set an ambitious target of filling 1,50,000 govt positions within five years, with 65,000 posts to be filled in the first two years," he said. The CM said that 28,346 appointments were already made, marking a historic achievement. "The private sector absorbed 45,000 youths in the first year alone, bringing the total employment figure to 73,346 across both sectors," said Majhi, highlighting the state's decision to raise the age limit for govt employment to 42 years. He also said that strict laws were enacted to make the recruitment process transparent, fair and corruption-free. The CM urged the appointees to maintain integrity and remain committed to public service while implementing govt welfare activities for the state's development. "The Utkarsh Odisha 2025 initiative attracted 1.7 million investments across 16 sectors, potentially creating 1.29 million job opportunities. Within five months of its launch, 56 industrial establishments were inaugurated, promising 1,10,000 jobs," a govt statement read. Food supplies minister Krushna Chandra Patra, housing minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, among others, were present.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt marks first anniversary with Vikas Mela
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the state-level Vikas Mela 2025 at IDCO Exhibition Ground, marking the completion of his govt's first year in office. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The week-long fair, running until June 18, features over 75 departmental stalls showcasing various welfare schemes and govt initiatives. A special food festival highlighting Odia cuisine is being organised with 40 stalls managed by Subhadra Shakti women's groups. "We successfully transformed our promises into reality within a year," Majhi said during the inauguration. "Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, we achieved significant milestones across various sectors," he added. Majhi highlighted key achievements, including the implementation of the farmer welfare schemes, which increased annual farm household income by Rs 30,000, and the steps to create employment opportunities for 12.90 lakh youngsters through the Utkarsh Odisha 2025 initiative, which attracted investment intents of close to Rs 17 lakh crore. "Other notable accomplishments include the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme, raising the govt recruitment age limit to 42 years and reserving 11.25% of seats in higher education for SEBC category students. The govt also provided over 27,000 govt jobs during this period," he said. "We launched a decisive war against corruption," Majhi emphasised, noting that strict action was taken against corrupt officials at all levels. Speaking separately at an intellectuals' meet, Majhi highlighted his govt's achievements during its first year in office, emphasising the administration's commitment to public feedback and cultural preservation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "This year was about fulfilling people's aspirations and bridging the gap between the govt and citizens," he said, underlining the govt's focus on transparency in budgeting and policy-making. He stressed that public opinion remains central to the govt's decision-making process. The administration announced ambitious plans to install statues of 21 prominent personalities across the state. Additionally, the govt will develop memorial museums, lecture centres and children's parks at the birthplaces of these historical figures. "We aim to transform 100-150 villages associated with these personalities into model villages," Majhi added.
