Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over ₹47,600 crore at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, marking the completion of two years of the BJP-led state government. The projects are expected to significantly improve connectivity, public services, economic opportunities, and quality of life for the people of Odisha.
A major announcement included the development of Pahadpur village as a Solar Village, ensuring solar power generation in every household. The Prime Minister highlighted the Utkarsh Odisha initiative aimed at attracting large-scale investments, noting that Odisha has already received investment proposals worth nearly ₹20 lakh crore, with several mega projects exceeding ₹3.5 lakh crore currently under implementation.
The power sector is receiving more than ₹6,000 crore in investments, while urban development is being accelerated through the Samruddha City Scheme. The government emphasized its 'Development of Eastern India for the Development of India' vision, with record investments in railway infrastructure, highways, economic corridors, ports, energy, semiconductors, green energy, and modern industries.
Tribal welfare programs were a significant focus, with nearly 500 Eklavya Model Residential Schools established across the country and approximately 750 schools sanctioned. More than 1.5 crore tribal students have received scholarships worth hundreds of crores at pre-matric and post-matric levels. The PM JANMAN Mission, designed for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), ensures government services reach marginalized communities directly. Additionally, approval has been granted for establishing an additional Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Mayurbhanj district.
Healthcare initiatives include a nationwide campaign against Sickle Cell Anaemia, with distribution of more than four crore health cards and provision of Ayushman Cards to millions of tribal beneficiaries for free treatment access. The Jal Jeevan Mission is bringing safe drinking water to households across the country, including tribal regions.
The event also featured welfare initiatives by the Odisha Government including paddy procurement at ₹3,100 per quintal for farmers, financial assistance to over one crore women under the Subhadra Yojana, implementation of Ayushman Bharat for healthcare access, support for tribal students through the Madho Singh Haat Kharcha Yojana, and the reopening of all four gates of the Shri Jagannath Temple.