Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a second visit to Odisha in less than two weeks on January 5, during which he will address a rally in Baripada, Mayurbhanj and unveil a host of projects.
Mayurbhanj has traditionally been considered a BJP stronghold and the party is pinning much hope from his visit.
Political analysts believe his visit will help BJP galvanise voters in north Odisha ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The PM is also expected to reach out to voters in BJP-ruled neighbouring Jharkhand and in West Bengal. BJP is expected to emerge as the principle opposition to the TMC in Bengal in the coming polls, dethroning CPI-M from that place.
The state unit of BJP in Odisha on Thursday made a detailed presentation about the projects and programmes the PM would unveil in Baripada.
The projects include four laning of key national highways in Odisha, inauguration of a section of key LPG Pipeline passing through Odisha, doubling of an important railway line, flagging off new passenger train, multi modal logistics hub in Balasore and restoration and conservation of historical site of Haripur Garh.
The details are as follows:
Dedication of Balasore-Haldia-Durgapur section of Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG Pipeline of Indian Oil Corporation Limited
The 513 KM Balasore-Haldia-Durgapur section, being built at a cost of Rs. 1,080 Crores, is part of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG Pipeline which is the first LPG pipeline laid by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited in Eastern India. The 670 KM Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur line has been built at a cost of Rs. 1,330 Crores and will ensure uninterrupted supply to Odisha and neighboring states. The pipeline traverses 240 KM in Odisha and passes through the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak and Balasore in the State.
Ministry of Railways
Flagging of 2nd Passenger Train from Tatanagar to Badampahar
The Tatanagar-Badampahar railway line was laid in 1911 and only one train ran on the route therein. A second passenger train will be now flagged off on this historic line and shall immensely benefit people of Badampahar who will now have rail-linkage to Howrah and Mumbai via Tatanagar for 6 days in a week. Electrification of the line has also been sanctioned in 2018-19.
Dedication of Doubling of Naranpur-Basantpur and Chillikidara-Sagadapata Line to the Nation
The doubling of 11.3 KM Chillikidara-Sagadapata line and 9 KM Naranpur-Basantpur line, completed at a cost of Rs. 131.34 Crores, will connect the mineral rich area of Keonjhar and Jajpur districts in Odisha generating industrial revenue. The two sections are a part of the Banspani–Jakhapura doubling project (180 KM) sanctioned in 2010-11 at cost of Rs. 943 Crores.
Dedication of Multi modal Logistics Park (MMLP) , Balasore to the Nation
The Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Balasore, built at a cost of Rs. 25 Crores, will boast of Custom Facilitation Centre for Export/Import with a custom bonded area of 38325 sqm, one full length rail line, 2 nos. warehouses, Road Weigh Bridge etc. MMLP Balasore is being developed as a Combined (EXIM+Domestic) terminal and a number of industries, such as Sponge Iron, Pig Iron, Ferro Chrome, located in and around the catchment area will benefit from using this facility and establish Balasore as a prime logistics hub in Odisha and boost ease of doing business in the State.
Inauguration of conservation and development works for Rasikaray Temple & Excavated Structure at the ancient fort Haripurgarh
In continuation of Government of India’s efforts at preserving the rich heritage of Odisha, the ASI had undertaken conservation and development works for Rasikaray Temple & Excavated Structure at Ancient Fort Haripurgarh at a cost of over Rs. 40 Lakhs. Haripurgarh was the 14th Century stronghold of the Bhanja Dynasty of Mayurbhanj. Enhanced tourist facilities like drinking water, stone benches, sanitation and security facilities shall give a boost to the tourist footfalls at Haripurgarh and add another feather to the rich bouquet of heritage tourism in Odisha.
Inauguration of new Passport Sewa Kendras at Bhadrak, Cuttack, Jajpur, Aska, Keonjhar and Dhenkanal
Passport Sewa Kendras will be inaugurated at Post Offices in Bhadrak, Cuttack, Jajpur, Aska, Keonjhar and Dhenkanal. Currently people of Odisha have to go to RPO Bhubaneswar for Passport-related services and the PSKs will greatly benefit the people throughout the State.
