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PM addresses rally at the two years of Odisha Government in Rairangpur
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth more than 47,600 crore in Odisha during a grand event held at Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj in Odisha to mark the completion of two years of the BJP-led state government.
The programme, themed “Vikas Ra Dhara, Odisha Sara”, was attended by Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, who accompanied the Prime Minister during a visit to her native village, Pahadpur. Both leaders offered prayers at the sacred Santhali Jahera and Ho Jahera groves and visited educational and skill development institutions established in the area.
Addressing a large gathering, Prime Minister Shri Modi congratulated the people of Odisha on the successful completion of two years of the state government and highlighted the achievements of the “double-engine government” in accelerating development, attracting investment, creating employment opportunities and improving the lives of ordinary citizens.
Extending warm birthday wishes to President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Shri Modi described her journey from the tribal heartland of Mayurbhanj to the Rashtrapati Bhavan as an inspiration for the entire nation.
In a major announcement, the Prime Minister declared that Pahadpur village would be developed as a model Solar Village, ensuring solar power generation in every household. Drawing inspiration from Odisha’s iconic Sun Temple at Konark, he said Pahadpur would become a symbol of clean energy and sustainable development.
Highlighting the Centre’s vision of “Development of Eastern India for the Development of India,” Shri Modi said Odisha occupies a central place in the Purvodaya initiative. He noted that record investments are being made in railways, highways, ports, industrial corridors, energy, semiconductors, green energy and modern manufacturing sectors to unlock the state’s enormous potential.
The Prime Minister stated that Odisha has emerged as a major investment destination through initiatives such as Utkarsh Odisha. He informed that investment proposals worth nearly Rs. 20 lakh crore have already been received, while several mega industrial projects valued at more than Rs. 3.5 lakh crore are under implementation.
Shri Modi also highlighted welfare measures undertaken by the Odisha Government, including paddy procurement at Rs. 3,100 per quintal, financial assistance to more than one crore women under the Subhadra Yojana, implementation of Ayushman Bharat, support for tribal students through the Madho Singh Haat Kharcha Yojana and the reopening of all four gates of the Shri Jagannath Temple.
Focusing on tribal welfare, the Prime Minister emphasized that tribal development remains a top priority of his government. He highlighted initiatives such as the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and PM JANMAN Mission, aimed at improving education, healthcare, housing, roads and basic services in tribal areas.
He noted that nearly 500 Eklavya Model Residential Schools have already been established across the country, with around 750 schools sanctioned. He also announced approval for a new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Mayurbhanj district to expand educational opportunities for local students.