By Our Correspondent
BERHAMPUR/BHUBANESWAR:A new chapter added to the development journey of Ganjam
On the occasion of the valedictory ceremony of the Gopalpur Beach Festival, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several people-centric development projects.
Launch of development projects worth over ₹492 crore. Inauguration of 15 projects worth ₹50 crore. Foundation stone laid for 64 projects worth ₹442 crore
₹32 crore allocated for beautification of Gopalpur Beach. Announcement for the revival of the Upendra Bhanja Chair at Berhampur University
Declaration to observe the birth anniversary of Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja as a State Festival.
On the occasion of the valedictory ceremony of the Gopalpur Beach Festival, spoke about the development of Ganjam district. The Chief Minister said that expansion and upgradation works of Gopalpur Port will be carried out with an investment of Rs 16,554 crore. Through this, the cargo handling capacity of the port will increase to 50 million metric tonnes, and employment opportunities will be ensured for 5,000 youths.
CM further stated that the Prime Minister has announced the establishment of a mega port at Bahuda in the district with an investment of ₹21,500 crore. This, the Chief Minister said, will further strengthen the port-based economy of the State.
