Bhubaneswar: In a development push, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced projects worth Rs 633 crore for Subarnapur district and inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 58 projects costing Rs 276 crore.Addressing a gathering at Subhadra Shakti Mela, Majhi said the projects span key sectors such as irrigation, roads, culture, sports and urban infrastructure, and would significantly improve the quality of life for people in the district.Among the major announcements is the Rs 557 crore riverbed reservoir project at Marudagochha, aimed at strengthening irrigation facilities. Other projects include construction of an open-air theatre at Sanskriti Bhawan at a cost of Rs 11.23 crore, renovation of Gandhi Stadium for Rs 25.28 crore, and upgrade of Block Chowk junction at Rs 4.23 crore.The chief minister also inaugurated 34 projects, built at a cost of Rs 103 crore, and laid foundation stones for 24 new projects costing Rs 173 crore. These projects cover roads, drinking water supply, irrigation, health and education infrastructure, rural development and urban amenities.Majhi said the projects would help strengthen Subarnapur’s development and ensure balanced growth across rural and urban areas. “Our focus is on inclusive development so that every citizen benefits from improved infrastructure and public services,” the CM said.Earlier in the day, Majhi visited the Samadhi Peeth of Santha Kabi Bhima Bhoi at Khaliapali and announced Rs 35 crore for its comprehensive development, describing Bhima Bhoi as a guiding force of Odisha’s social and spiritual consciousness.
