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Odisha CM Majhi Unveils Sugar Mill & Textile Park in Balangir Push

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a new Sugar Mill and Textile Park for Balangir district. He inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 304 projects worth Rs 580 crore. The CM also launched the Panchayati Raj Samikshya Portal and distributed work orders to over 50,000 beneficiaries. The state aims to provide piped water to every household by March 2027 with a Rs 54,000 crore investment.

Key Points: Odisha CM Majhi Announces Sugar Mill, Textile Park in Balangir

  • Sugar Mill and Textile Park announced for Balangir
  • 304 projects worth Rs 580 crore launched
  • Panchayati Raj Samikshya Portal launched for transparency
  • Over 50,000 beneficiaries get work orders under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana
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Odisha CM Majhi announces Sugar Mill and Textile Park for Balangir; projects worth Rs 580 crore launched

CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches 304 projects worth Rs 580 crore in Balangir, including a Sugar Mill, Textile Park, and new Nursing College.

"Our government is committed to ensuring that the benefits of 'Viksit Bharat' reach the last person in the village. - CM Mohan Charan Majhi"

Balangir, April 25

In a major push for the industrial and rural landscape of Western Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the establishment of a new Sugar Mill and a Textile Park in Balangir.

Speaking at the state-level celebration of National Panchayati Raj Day, the CM emphasised that the district is poised for a significant economic transformation.

During the event, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 304 projects with a total investment of Rs 580 crore. This includes a new Nursing College at the Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital.

Reflecting on his own journey as a former Sarpanch, CM Majhi stated that Panchayats are the backbone of democracy.

"Our government is committed to ensuring that the benefits of 'Viksit Bharat' reach the last person in the village," he said.

He also launched the Panchayati Raj Samikshya Portal to enhance transparency in rural governance.

The CM distributed work orders to over 50,000 beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana and confirmed that Odisha will receive 10 lakh additional houses under PMAY. Furthermore, he reiterated the state's mission to provide piped water to every household by March 2027 through a massive Rs 54,000 crore investment.

The event was attended by Deputy CM KV Singh Deo and PR Minister Rabi Narayan Nayak, who highlighted the record Rs 44,309 crore budget allocated for rural development this year.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Impressive numbers – 304 projects and Rs 580 crore. But I've seen many such announcements in the past that never materialised. Will believe it when the sugar mill actually starts crushing cane and the textile park has factories running. Still, glad to see the CM's focus on rural development.
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Kavya N
The Panchayati Raj Samikshya Portal sounds like a great transparency initiative. And 10 lakh additional houses under PMAY is massive! But piped water to every household by March 2027? That's an ambitious target given Odisha's geography. Hope they've planned for the difficult terrains in tribal areas.
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Deepak U
As someone from Balangir, this is heartening. We've been hearing "development" promises for years, but this time the groundwork seems visible – foundation stones laid, work orders distributed. The nursing college at Bhima Bhoi Medical College is a smart move too. Healthcare + education = real progress.
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Michael C
Rs 44,309 crore budget for rural development – that's serious money. But I worry about how much actually reaches the ground level. Corruption in implementation is the real challenge. Still, props to the CM for announcing a sugar mill in a district known for its agricultural potential. Let's see if the textile park can attract private investment.
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Priya S
Love that the CM started as a Sarpanch – he knows the ground realities. The Antyodaya Gruha Yojana beneficiaries getting work orders is a great touch. But I hope the 50,000 figure isn't just for show; housing schemes have a notorious history of delays. Fingers crossed for Balangir's transformation! 🤞

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