PM Modi to visit Odisha tomorrow; President Murmu to join him in Mayurbhanj
Bhubaneswar, June 19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on June 20 to attend a major event at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district marking two years of the BJP government in the state.
He will be joined by President Droupadi Murmu, making it a rare occasion for Odisha to host the country's top two constitutional functionaries together.
The joint visit is expected to place Odisha in the national spotlight and underscore the state's growing prominence in the country's political and developmental landscape.
Following the Prime Minister's arrival on Saturday, he and President Murmu are scheduled to visit Pahadpur, the President's in-laws' village in Mayurbhanj district, at around 11:15 a.m. Both the dignitaries will offer prayers at the sacred groves Santhali Jahera and Ho Jahera, Skill Centre and Pahadpur School.
The visit will highlight ongoing efforts to strengthen educational opportunities, skill development and socio-economic empowerment in tribal and rural regions.
At around 1 p.m., the President and Prime Minister will participate in a programme at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, marking the completion of two years of the Government of Odisha. The theme of the programme is "Vikas ra Dhara, Odisha Sara". As per official sources, inauguration and foundation stone of various developmental projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore, across key sectors including energy, industrial infrastructure, road connectivity, drinking water, health, education, tourism and irrigation, will take place during the programme.
The Prime Minister will also address a huge public gathering on the occasion at Rairangpur on Saturday. The projects are expected to strengthen infrastructure, improve connectivity, enhance energy security and generate employment opportunities across Odisha.
These initiatives will further accelerate growth in tribal and rural regions and extend the benefits of development to every corner of the State. Among the major projects for which foundation stones will be laid are the 600 MW Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project and the Stage-II Expansion Project of the IB Thermal Power Station, comprising two units of 660 MW each.
The state government expected that these projects would enhance energy security and support economic growth in Odisha. The foundation stone of the Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) Project at Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda district, will also be laid during the programme, aiming to promote cleaner utilisation of domestic coal resources, reduce import dependence and create new industrial and employment opportunities in the region.
Other projects for which foundation stones will be laid include a 300 TPD source-segregated Municipal Solid Waste-based Compressed Biogas Plant at Bhubaneswar, a Bridge over the river Kathajodi providing a direct link between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, the widening and strengthening of the Dhalpur-Harbhanga Road in Boudh district and the four-laning of a section of NH-353 from Nuapada to Ghatipada, Kusumdihi Megalift Irrigation Project, IGNOU Regional Centre and Indoor Badminton Complex at Rairangpur, among others.
The 300-bed District Headquarters Hospital building at Boudh, along with 24 Atal Bus Stands and nine Automated Testing Stations across various districts of Odisha, will be inaugurated. These projects are expected to strengthen healthcare and public transport infrastructure in the State.
Keeping in view the visit of the PM and the President, the Odisha Police have made massive security arrangements at different places in the district, especially in and around Rairangpur. It is worth noting that President Murmu will arrive in her native district of Mayurbhanj on Friday evening as part of her two-day visit to Odisha.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see President Murmu visiting her hometown. But I hope these development projects actually reach the ground level in tribal areas. Too many announcements, but implementation is slow. The 300-bed hospital and bus stands are needed, but will they be maintained properly? 🤔
Interesting to see the PM and President together in a tribal district. The focus on skill development and education in rural Odisha is commendable. The compressed biogas plant from municipal waste is a smart move for sustainability. Let's see if these promises translate into visible change.
Two years of BJP government in Odisha... mixed feelings. The PM's visit is clearly political, but the projects announced are substantial. The bridge connecting Cuttack and Bhubaneswar is long overdue! Also happy to see IGNOU regional centre coming up - education access matters in rural areas. Aisa hi chalta rahe to achha hai! 👍
Security arrangements are top-notch, as expected. But I wish the PM would also address the industrial pollution issues in Jharsuguda and nearby areas. Coal gasification is good, but we need stricter environmental safeguards. Overall, good development push, but implementation is the real test. Jai Odisha! 🙏
Having both the President and PM together is a rare honor for Odisha! The projects worth ₹47,600 crore cover everything from energy to roads to health. The Upper Indravati pumped storage project is particularly interesting for renewable energy integration. Hope tribal communities benefit directly from the skill centres and education initiatives. 🌟