By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: With elections just months left , Odisha Government led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is missing no stone unturned to reach out all sections of people of the State.
On Wednesday, CM Patnaik unveiled a series of projects worth Rs 2200 crore in Balasore, including the inauguration of the Smriti Pith dedicated to Manmath Das and Manoj Das at Shankhari in the district.
The Chief Minister hailed their talents and wisdom, crediting their contributions to history and literature for bringing pride to the nation. He expressed gratitude to the families of Manmath Das and Manoj Das for their unwavering support in establishing this memorial.
During the event, the Chief Minister also introduced the ‘Lav’ scheme, granting tribal communities in Nilgiri communal forest rights over minor forest produce. Additionally, land rights certificates were given to slum dwellers of the Remuna Notified Area Council under the JAGA Mission.