Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the new BJP-led government in Odisha has launched a series of strategic initiatives to fulfil the twin visions of “Viksit Odisha-2036” and “Viksit India-2047.”
Addressing an event in Bhubaneswar, HM Shah underscored that the roadmap for a developed Odisha and India hinges on the synchronised social and economic advancement of the state in the near future.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the state is making strides toward development by ensuring the inclusive participation of individuals across all societal categories, the Union Home Minister noted.
Shah highlighted critical welfare and developmental measures, including the implementation of a Rs 3,100 per quintal Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy and the launch of the Subhadra scheme, which focuses on women’s empowerment as a pillar of a developed Odisha.
HM Shah also stated that Odisha is the land of flourishing art and vibrant culture.
In a major boost to state infrastructure, the Home Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects valued at Rs 3,275 crore in a single day. Additionally, MoUs have also been signed for six projects on the occasion.
“Through these initiatives, the farmers, youths and mothers of Odisha will prosper, contributing to the overall prosperity of the state,” said CM Majhi.
The Chief Minister also noted that Union Home Minister Shah’s contributions in making Odisha Police stronger, more effective, and professional is unparalleled.
“As a result, in the first six months of 2025, the conviction rate in crimes against women in Odisha has risen by 41 per cent, compared to only 6.7 per cent in 2023. Alongside police reforms, the vision of ‘Sahkarita se Samriddhi’ aligns with our dream of a ‘Samruddha Odisha’. Through cooperatives, people from the marginal communities are integrated in the process of economic development. When crores of people in the state become economically empowered, Odisha will prosper, and India will develop,” said CM Majhi.
Marking a national milestone, Odisha has become the first state to implement the Cooperative Policy-2026.
This policy is meticulously aligned with the Central Government’s national cooperative vision, aiming to fortify cooperative institutions throughout the state.
Several other projects were launched on Friday, which included the inauguration of 1,566 PACS Common Service Centres and the signing of an MoU to establish a campus for the School of Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU).
