Odisha CM Launches Rs 1,100-Crore Projects for Nuapada

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 1,100 crore in Nuapada district.

The projects include Rs 802 crore for irrigation, Rs 75 crore for welfare schemes, and several infrastructure upgrades.

Majhi also announced the upgradation of Khariar Road Notified Area Council into a municipality and the creation of two new NACs — Komna and a combined Sinapali-Godal NAC.

Addressing a public meeting in Nuapada, the chief minister said the initiatives reflected the government’s commitment to farmers and women. “Farmers are being given Rs 3,100 per quintal of paddy, and women are receiving Rs 10,000 annually under Subhadra Yojana,” he said.

Majhi described the initiatives as a “double-engine government’s gift” and announced new sub-registrar offices across the state, including three in Nuapada. He said the ongoing Nuapada–Thirubally railway project will boost regional connectivity and economic growth.

Opposition parties, including the BJD and Congress, criticised the timing of the announcements ahead of the upcoming bypoll, calling them politically motivated.