Bhubaneswar:9/8/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked Rakhi Purnima with a significant gesture of empowerment by disbursing the third instalment of the Subhadra Yojana to over one crore women beneficiaries across Odisha.
Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for 436 projects worth over Rs 452 crore and inaugurated 126 new initiatives valued at Rs 309.42 crore.
In total, developmental works exceeding Rs 762 crore were launched, spanning key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, tourism, and connectivity. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister emphasised that these projects will accelerate the district’s growth and improve the quality of life for its residents.
“These initiatives mark a transformative chapter for Koraput. Once operational, they will significantly enhance regional development and public welfare,” he stated.CM Majhi announced the upcoming launch of Vande Bharat Express between Jeypore and Bhubaneswar, promising faster and more efficient travel for southern Odisha.
Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Prabhati Parida highlighted the scheme’s transformative impact, noting that Odisha has produced over 17 lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under PM Modi’s vision.
The event saw participation from several prominent figures, including Ministers Nityananda Gond, Gokulananda Mallik, and Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak; Member of Parliament Balabhadra Majhi; Members of the Legislative Assembly Raghuram Machha, Narasingha Madkami, Gauri Shankar Majhi, Tara Prasad Bahinipati, and Rupu Bhatra; as well as senior officials such as WCD Secretary Shubha Sharma, Director Monisha Banerjee, and Collector Manoj Satyavan Mahajan.
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated during the event, where Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and other women tied rakhis on Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s hand.Earlier, Shri Majhi celebrated Rakhi Purnima with students at Saraswati Vidya Mandir in Arvind Nagar, Jeypore. The disbursal coinciding with Rakhi Purnima added emotional resonance to the occasion, celebrating the bond of protection and support through tangible empowerment.
