By Our Correspondent
RAIRANGPUR/BHUBANESWAR: In a major announcement, Prime Minister Modi stated that Pahadpur village will be developed as a Solar Village, ensuring solar power generation in every household. Drawing a parallel with Odisha’s iconic Sun Temple at Konark, he expressed confidence that Pahadpur would emerge as a model solar-powered village for the nation. Highlighting the achievements of the Odisha Government under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Prime Minister noted that the state is witnessing rapid progress across sectors. He reiterated the Central Government’s vision of “Development of Eastern India for the Development of India” and emphasized that the “Purvodaya” policy is unlocking the immense potential of eastern states.
“Centre and State Governments are working together to fully harness these strengths through record investments in railway infrastructure, highways, economic corridors, ports, energy, semiconductors, green energy, and modern industries”, Shri Modi underscored. “Transformative projects worth approximately ₹47,000 crore would significantly improve connectivity, public services, economic opportunities, and quality of life for the people of Odisha. Odisha is emerging as a gateway to growth and prosperity in eastern India and will play a pivotal role in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation”, Shri Modi added.
Prime Minister further emphasized that the Government is transforming Odisha’s abundant resources into opportunities for growth and prosperity. He highlighted initiatives such as Utkarsh Odisha, aimed at attracting large-scale investments and fostering industrial development across the state. “Under the initiative, Odisha has already received investment proposals worth nearly ₹20 lakh crore, while several mega projects exceeding ₹3.5 lakh crore are currently under implementation. Sustained efforts are being made to create an industry-friendly environment by focusing on the state’s holistic development”, Shri Modi noted.
