Bhubaneswar: Driven by the flagship Utkarsh Odisha initiative alongside multiple investor meets and roadshows conducted across the country, Odisha has successfully attracted massive focus investment proposals totaling 20 lakh crore rupees.
Marking the completion of two years of the people’s government, Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi announced this milestone during a press conference, emphasizing that a clear vision and a structured roadmap have been prepared to drive the state’s comprehensive progress.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the State Administration has already begun executing this strategic blueprint, launching 121 new schemes, programs, and initiatives over the past two years to bring the vision of a prosperous Odisha closer to reality.
The Media Meet was also attended by Shri Hemant Sharma, Principal Secretary of Industries, Home, and Information and Public Relations. ACS Shri Sharma has been the driving force for roping in such huge investment in the State.
A major highlight of the government’s citizen-centric milestones is the social welfare sector, where the Subhadra Yojana was approved during the very first cabinet meeting. Over the last two years, financial assistance exceeding 20,600 crore rupees has been directly transferred to beneficiaries under this flagship program. Alongside this, the newly launched Mukhya Mantri Annapurna Yojana has been introduced to significantly enhance food security across the state.
To support the state’s vital farming community, the government has introduced the Krushi Vidyanidhi Yojana and initiated the setup of 100 model mandis. Additionally, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS) are being systematically transformed into comprehensive One-Stop Shop centers to streamline and centralize essential agricultural services for farmers.
The education and healthcare sectors have also received major upgrades under this roadmap. Steps are actively being taken to establish the Godabarisha Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya in every single panchayat to strengthen foundational schooling. In healthcare, the government has successfully rolled out the integrated Ayushman Bharat-Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana to provide extensive medical coverage to the public.
Furthermore, a massive boost to regional infrastructure is underway, with the administration allocating approximately 17,000 crore rupees toward improving state connectivity. This funding covers the construction and development of nearly 9,000 kilometers of roads, 57 bridges, and 4 railway overbridges to ensure seamless transportation and economic growth across Odisha.