CM lays foundation of projects worth Rs 205cr in Deogarh
Sambalpur: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday laid the foundation stones of several development projects worth Rs 205 crore in Deogarh, marking his first visit to the district since assuming office.
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The highlight of the ceremony was the inauguration of a new 300-bed district headquarters hospital building constructed at a cost of Rs 143 crore.
The six-storey hospital building, completed in three years, features modern facilities, including a CT scan machine, dialysis unit, and comprehensive medical departments. The facilities included 10 ICU beds and 12 trauma care beds, significantly upgrading the district's healthcare infrastructure.
"The new facility addresses the critical space shortage we faced in the earlier 200-bed hospital, where patients were often forced to sleep on floors," said Biswamohan Mishra, chief district medical and public health officer, Deogarh. The DHH, which receives around 600 outpatients daily, is expected to reduce referrals to Vimsar, Burla, pending adequate staffing of doctors.
Among the 15 projects launched, 11 focus on healthcare improvements while 4 target educational infrastructure development.
The CM also announced a Rs 41.17 crore welfare package for about 9 lakh kendu leaf workers statewide, providing essential items, including slippers, collection clothes, hats, mosquito nets and blankets.
Majhi emphasised his govt's commitment to balanced regional development. "Deogarh has immense potential for development, and we are dedicated to making it a leading district in Odisha," he said, promising industrial development and employment opportunities for local youth.
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The CM added that his govt has initiated numerous development and welfare programmes across all 30 districts during his first year in office, focusing on delivering basic amenities to marginalised communities. Health minister Mukesh Mahaling was also present.
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