Kendujhar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore in Keonjhar district, with a focus on healthcare, education and infrastructure.
Officials said the new projects, launched by Majhi on the second day of his visit to his home district, will go a long way in strengthening healthcare and higher education while creating opportunities for economic growth in the district.
The Chief Minister inaugurated an academic building and a hostel at the southern campus of Dharanidhar University. He also performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new academic building, hostel, administrative building and the School of Emerging Sciences.
Majhi also laid the foundation stone for a business park at Maligaon in Kendujhar, and asked Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling to ensure that the project is completed by the end of 2028.
At Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital (DDMCH), the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for a dental college and a nursing college. He also inaugurated several important healthcare facilities, including the Maternal and Child Health Department, a cancer screening unit, a modular operation theatre complex, a multi-utility centre and a police outpost barrack.
A major highlight of the visit was the inauguration of cancer-related healthcare facilities at the medical college, marking a significant step towards improving access to specialised medical services in the region.
The Chief Minister also dedicated 19 advanced life-support ambulances to the people of Keonjhar to strengthen emergency medical services and ensure timely healthcare assistance.
In the education sector, Majhi laid the foundation stones for the second phase of Godabarish Model Schools on the premises of Dharanidhar University. The initiative is part of the state’s efforts to expand access to quality education through modern school infrastructure. A total of 630 new Godabarish schools will be built across the state.
The projects are expected to give a significant boost to Keonjhar’s healthcare, education and economic infrastructure, reflecting the state government’s emphasis on inclusive development and improved public services.
