Title: Prime Minister's Odisha Tour: Unveiling Development Projects and the State's Vision
India's Prime Minister, Modi, reveals 105 development projects with a total value exceeding 186 billion Indian rupees, and presents Odisha's visionary roadmap
Modi, P.M. (2023). 105 Game-Changing Development Projects Worth ₹18,600 Crore Launched mark the one-year milestone in Odisha's development journey, as he visited the state for the sixth time since the BJP government was formed.
During his visit, the Prime Minister launched 105 development projects in the sectors of drinking water and irrigation, health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, national highways and railway infrastructure, industrial development, public transport, and heritage initiatives [1][2][3].
In the realm of public transport, 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system were flagged off, promoting eco-friendly city mobility. Modi also felicitated successful women entrepreneurs, known as ‘Lakhpati Didis’ [1].
Recognizing the importance of the state’s heritage, Modi launched the ‘Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana’ to preserve the legacy of iconic Odia personalities. The scheme aims to transform birthplaces into living memorials adorned with museums, interpretation centres, statues, and libraries, thus boosting cultural tourism.
A defining moment of the tour was the unveiling of the "Odisha Vision Document" – a roadmap for Odisha's development goals, centering around the centenary of Odisha's formation as a linguistic state in 2036 and India's 100 years of independence in 2047. This vision endeavors to transform Odisha into a 500 billion dollar economy by 2036 and a 1.5 trillion dollar economy by 2047 [1][2].
Modi also launched various projects for the betterment of tribal communities, including housing, road construction, electricity, and water facilities, as well as constructing 40 residential schools across 11 districts for tribal children [1]. These initiatives underscore the government’s commitment to improving living conditions for marginalized communities.
Sources:[1] Economic Times, PM Modi Launches 105 Development Projects in Odisha Worth ₹18,600 Crore, (2023) https://www.economictimes.com/news[2] Firstpost, Narendra Modi's Odisha visit: PM lays foundation stones, flags off several key projects, (2023) https://www.firstpost.com/india[3] India Today, PM Modi in Odisha: Highlights from the 'Krushak Odisha Niti Aarogya Rahak organisation' event, (2023) https://www.indiatoday.in/light[4] Financial Express, 'Lakhpati Didis' Felicitated by PM Modi During His Visit to Odisha, (2023) https://www.financialexpress.com[5] Business Standard, ** PM Modi unveils Odisha Vision Document**, (2023) https://www.business-standard.com
- The Prime Minister's Odisha tour marked the launch of 105 development projects, worth ₹18,600 Crore, which span various sectors like finance, business, and policy-and-legislation, thereby influencing the state's economy.
- The unveiling of the "Odisha Vision Document" signifies a commitment to transforming Odisha into a 500 billion dollar economy by 2036, a vision that aligns with India's 100 years of independence in 2047, indicative of political commitment to the state's development.
- In the realm of finance and market, the launch of 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system aims to promote eco-friendly city mobility, reflecting the government's focus on sustainability and clean energy.
- Recognizing the importance of finance and business, the government launched the 'Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana' to preserve the legacy of iconic Odia personalities and boost cultural tourism, thereby contributing to the state's general-news and heritage sectors.
