Modi launches projects worth over Rs 68,000 crore in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and dedicated several development projects in Sambalpur in Odisha. These projects valued at over Rs 68,000 crore comprise of energy, infrastructure, and education. The Prime Minister visited the model of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur and attended a photo exhibition during the event.
Highlighting the significance of these projects, he said these projects emphasise on Odisha’s development, and employment generation. He also announced the Bharat Ratna for former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani.
PM Modi praised the government’s efforts to make Odisha a hub for education and skill development. He mentioned the establishment of modern educational institutions like Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Berhampur and IIM Sambalpur.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of balanced development across all states and reiterated the government’s support for Odisha. He highlighted the central government’s investments in Odisha’s petroleum and petrochemicals sector, railway infrastructure, rural roads, and National Highways.
PM Modi also mentioned the inauguration of three National Highways projects, which will improve connectivity between Odisha and Jharkhand, and the development of industries in the region. He noted the increase in Odisha’s income due to changes in mining policies and highlighted the District Mineral Foundation’s role in the welfare of mining areas. He assured continued support from the central government for Odisha’s development.
The event was attended by Governor of Odisha, Raghubar Das; Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik; Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; Dharmendra Pradhan, and Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, among others.
Aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision to enhance the country’s energy security, the event focused on projects to boost the energy sector in Sambalpur, Odisha.
PM Modi inaugurated the ‘Dhamra – Angul Pipeline Section’ of the ‘Jagdishpur-Haldia & Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline Project’, which will connect Odisha with the National Gas Grid. He also laid the foundation stone for the ‘Nagpur-Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline Section’ of the Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Pipeline, improving natural gas availability to several states.
PM Modi dedicated and laid the foundation stone for multiple power projects, including thermal power stations and coal infrastructure projects, which will provide low-cost power and boost the supply of coal from Odisha.
He also inaugurated several National Highways road sector and railway projects, enhancing connectivity and rail network capacity in the region.
