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Odisha CM launches Rs 205 crore development drive in Deogarh with new 300-bed hospital

A financial aid package for kendu leaf workers complements infrastructure upgrades as part of Odisha’s drive for district-wide equity under its long-term growth vision

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Overview

  • On June 3, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled 15 projects valued at Rs 205 crore in Deogarh district.
  • The program features a newly built 300-bed district hospital among 11 healthcare initiatives to strengthen local medical services.
  • Four education infrastructure projects were launched to upgrade school buildings and learning facilities across the district.
  • A Rs 41.17 crore assistance scheme will benefit around nine lakh kendu leaf pluckers, binders and seasonal workers with cash grants and essential supplies.
  • These measures form part of the state’s broader plan to achieve balanced regional growth across 30 districts, advancing toward a prosperous Odisha by 2036 and a developed India by 2047.