Mohan Charan Majhi Launches ₹430 Crore Development Projects in Mayurbhanj
CM unveils projects worth Rs 430 crore for Mayurbhanj
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Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 39 projects worth over ₹430 crore in Mayurbhanj, including a new 650-bed teaching hospital at Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare and public services in the region ahead of a high-profile visit by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- 01The new 650-bed teaching hospital in Baripada cost ₹258 crore and aims to improve healthcare access in Mayurbhanj and surrounding areas.
- 02A total of 39 projects were launched, including 21 foundation stones for new initiatives worth ₹282 crore and 18 inaugurated projects valued at ₹149 crore.
- 03The CM emphasized that the new hospital will particularly benefit tribal communities by enhancing maternal and child care services.
- 04Majhi also inaugurated 83 drinking water projects worth nearly ₹100 crore to address supply issues in the region.
- 05The state government plans to establish additional medical colleges and strengthen AYUSH services across Odisha.
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On Monday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the launch of 39 projects in Mayurbhanj, with a total investment exceeding ₹430 crore. Key among these is a new 650-bed teaching hospital at Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College in Baripada, constructed at a cost of ₹258 crore. This facility is expected to significantly enhance healthcare services in the tribal-dominated district and surrounding regions. Majhi laid foundation stones for 21 projects worth over ₹282 crore and inaugurated 18 projects valued at ₹149 crore, marking a significant development milestone ahead of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on June 20. The CM highlighted that the new hospital will improve access to specialized treatment and public health services, particularly for tribal communities. Additionally, 83 drinking water projects valued at nearly ₹100 crore were inaugurated to resolve long-standing supply issues. Majhi reiterated the government's commitment to expanding healthcare services, noting that over 3.46 crore beneficiaries are currently covered under the Ayushman Bharat–Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana.
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The new healthcare and water projects are expected to significantly improve living conditions and health services for residents in Mayurbhanj, particularly benefiting tribal communities.
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