Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated six important development projects for Malkangiri district. Rs 25 crore have been invested for these projects. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that these projects will further lead the social and economic development of the district.
Inaugurating the project through video conferencing, the Chief Minister said, “Malkangiri has always been special to me. Malkangiri’s development work gives me the greatest joy. I have full faith, the Malkangiri identity will be brighter in the future. Malkangiri will further strengthen its position on the development map as a leading district in the state.”
Among the projects inaugurated today are – two hostels for Scheduled Tribe and Caste children studying in research programmes. It has been arranged to accommodate 600 boys and 600 girls. Biju Patnaik Interstate Bus Terminal at Motu Tri Junction. It has facilitated transit to the district as well as Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.
In addition, a high-level bridge connecting Malkangari to Banda area and Biju Bridge over the Tamsa river at Balimela, a judo academy for sports development and a shelter for children.
The Chief Minister highly appreciated the rapid development program in Malkangiri district. He said that the people of Malkangiri are connected with development today.
“Your cooperation in development work has always encouraged us. Education and awareness has been spread in the district. Communication has improved. It is a good thing that you are taking advantage of various welfare schemes starting from Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana.”
He said that the success of Malkangari’s successful farmers, mothers of mission forces, students, youth – all these have brought a new identity to the district today.”
Citing the example of Karma Muduli, a girl from Banda Ghati studying in the best government women’s university in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister said that education brings opportunities and education has brought about this transformation. Naveen advised the present students to create an identity for themselves by reading the text.
On this occasion, Chittarakunda MLA Puranchandra Baka and District Council Chairperson Samari Tanglu gave keynote speeches and praised the strong leadership of the Chief Minister for the rapid development of Malkangiri district. Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian conducted the program. Secretaries of various departments were present in the meeting.
