CM launches Rs 308-crore projects for Dhenkanal
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Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched development projects worth Rs 308 crore for Dhenkanal district. It included laying of foundation stone for the prestigious Baji Raut Sports Complex.
The CM inaugurated 12 projects worth Rs 112 crore and laid foundation stones for 10 projects worth Rs 76 crore. He initiated four major industrial projects exceeding Rs 50,000 crore, including a Rs 30,000 crore solar energy project aimed at making Dhenkanal Odisha's solar energy hub.
"These industrial projects will create around 26,400 direct and indirect employment opportunities, marking the success of our 'Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha' conclave," said Majhi during the ceremony.
A major highlight of the day was the foundation stone laying of the Rs 120-crore Baji Raut Sports Complex at Banamaliprasad. The complex will feature a football field, synthetic athletic track, hockey training center, indoor stadium, swimming pool, and a 100-bed sports hostel.
Speaking about employment generation, the CM said his govt has already filled 27,000 vacant govt positions in the first year and plans to fill 40,000 more positions this year.
He also highlighted the recent cabinet decision to increase the maximum age limit for govt job applications to 42 years.
Industry minister Sampad Chandra Swain, who was present at the event, praised the CM's efforts in industrial development, while food supplies minister Krishna Chandra Patra emphasised the govt's commitment to fulfill its promises to the people.
The event was attended by Dhenkanal MP Rudra Narayan Pany, local MLAs, and senior district officials.
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