Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday launched ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme in Ganjam and Subarnapur district.
Launching the scheme through video conference, Patnaik said it will strengthen the infrastructure with focus on every village and every Panchayat in the state.
The CM sanctioned Rs 251.50 cr for 12 Assembly constituencies in Ganjam. These constituencies are – Bhanjanagar, Chhatrapur, Khalikote, Digapahandi, Surada, Sanakhemundi, Gopalpur, Aska, Chikiti, Hinjilikatu, Polsara and Kabisuryanagar. The funds will be utilised to undertake 5,706 projects.
Similarly, Rs 54.50 crore has been sanctioned for two constituencies (Subarnapur, Birmaharajpur) in Subarnapur district for execution of 1,419 development projects.
Under the scheme, every Panchayat will get Rs 50 lakh for the development of digital infrastructure, strengthening of Odia culture and conservation of Jagannath culture.
Speaking on the occasion, Patnaik said the main objective of the scheme is to develop digital infrastructure in villages. The villagers will get internet and banking services. Science Park, skill development centres will be set up and the villages would become work hub, the CM added.
Patnaik further said the primary schools of villages would be roped in this programme.
It would bring a lot of opportunities for youths, women, students and further brighten the identity of Odisha as a modern, progressive , empowered , and cultured state.
The Chief Minister sought the cooperation of all for the successful implementation of the programme.
People in 12 Assembly constituencies of Ganjam and two constituencies of Subarnapur attended the programme.
Official sources said while Rs 251.50 crore was sanctioned for 5,706 projects in 503 Gram panchayats of Ganjam, Rs 54.50 core was approved for 1,419 projects in 109 Panchayats in Subarnapur district.
Nabin Odisha and 5T chairman VK Pandian, who coordinated the event, said that the program has created enthusiasm among the people. Ganjam has performed best among all in the country and has received an award from the Government of India as the number one district. Similarly, Hinjili block has received an award as the best performer in the country.
Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha, Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, Minister Pradeep Amat, Minister Usha Devi, Minister Niranjan Pujari, MLA Subash Chandra Behera, MLA Suryamani Baida, MLA Manjula Swain, MLA Purnachandra Swain, MLA Shrikant Sahu, MLA Latika Pradhan, MLA Padmanav Behera and ZP chairman and members, Block Chairman, local Sarpanch participated in the virtual event.
Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha was present in Bhanjnagar. He said that the Chief Minister has created history in the country by launching new schemes. Latika Pradhan said that the 5T chairman promised to approve our proposals within seven days. But, within five days, all our projects were sanctioned.Chhatrapur MLA Subash Chandra Behera said that the ability of 5T chairman to implement the dream of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is unmatched.
Minister Niranjan Pujari who was present at Dunguripalli in Subarnapur, said that due to Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha program, Jagannath culture and our local culture will also develop. All the ministers and MLAs said that they have never seen such rapid progress in project approval and implementation in the State.
