Overview
- Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled the package at the Kalinga Bali Jatra in Paradip, saying the port town would emerge as a gateway to the region.
- A river-based cruise terminal is planned on the Mangala River with a state allocation of Rs 500 crore to boost tourism.
- The government plans a greenfield airport for Paradip to improve connectivity.
- Paradip is slated to be developed as a green hydrogen hub as part of the state's industrial push.
- Majhi outlined a proposed megacity linking Bhubaneswar, Khurda, Jatni, Cuttack, Paradip and Puri with new industrial corridors, while offering no project timelines or approvals beyond the cruise terminal funding.