By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: While addressing the State at the state level 77th Independence Day celebration at Exhibition ground here on Tuesday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said “As you know, more than 4 lakh people have recently been included in the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana. New beneficiaries will get pension from today,”.
Over 4 lakh people who have been included in Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), a major social security scheme, will receive the benefit from today on the Occasion of Independence Day.
There are huge employment opportunities for the youths in Odisha. Banking facilities have been started in all Panchayats across the State. Banking outlets will be opened in 3,373 unbanked GPs, he added.
The Chief Minister further said that everyone is involved in the development of Odisha. Education, health, tourism, infrastructure have been developed. Poverty has reduced. There are huge employment opportunities for the youth. Banking facilities have been started in all Panchayats. Banking outlets will be opened in 3,373 unbanked panchayats, Patnaik maintained. Speaking on SHG women, the Chief Minister said- SHG is the engine of development of women mass in the State, he said.
Earlier in the day, CM also took to the microblogging site and wrote, “My heartiest congratulations to all on the occasion of Independence Day. Let us remember the sacrifices and contributions of our great men on this holy day and be determined to build a prosperous India. “Greetings to all on Independence Day. Homage to our great freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom,” wrote Naveen.
