Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik granted Rs 134.43 crore for different welfare projects under “Ama Odisha Ama Nabin” scheme for Rayagada and Jharsuguda districts.
Three Assembly constituencies of Rayagada district – Gunupur, Bisamkatak and Rayagada – have been granted Rs 91 crore under the scheme. As many as 2,613 projects in 182 panchayats under 11 blocks of the district will be executed with the fund.
Similarly, Rs 39 crore has been sanctioned for Jharsuguda and Brajrajnagar constituencies of Jharsuguda district. Total 957 projects will be implemented in 78 panchayats under 5 blocks of the district. As per the provision, each panchayat will get Rs 50 lakh.
Launching the scheme through video-conference from Bhubaneswar on Monday, the chief minister said besides development of villages and panchayats, the scheme aims at promotion, preservation and protection of the Jagannath culture and tradition of the state.
Noting that Odisha has always been rooted in its tradition, culture and history, he said Odisha is the land that gave Jagannath culture to the world. It propagates universal love, service and equality. It is based on inclusiveness and embraces everyone irrespective of caste and community.
“Development of digital infrastructure is one of the objectives of the scheme. Internet connectivity, skill development centre, works hub and banking facilities are its other features. It will also open up vast opportunities for youths, women and farmers in rural areas,” Naveen said.
The scheme was launched on October 10 with a budget provision of Rs 3397 crore. Total 90,723 projects will be implemented in 6794 panchayats across the state and an amount of Rs 10 lakh will be allocated for every village as part of the scheme.
