Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Key Development Projects in Odisha worth Rs. 19,600 crore

• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crores in Chandikhole, Odisha today. The projects relate to sectors including oil & gas, railways, road, transport & highways and atomic energy.

Key Points:

• Event: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs. 19,600 crore in Chandikhole, Odisha.
• Sectors: Oil & gas, railways, road, transport & highways, and atomic energy.

Highlights:

Energy Sector:

• Inauguration of 344 km long product pipeline from Paradip (Odisha) to Haldia (West Bengal).
• Inauguration of Indian Oil Corporation Limited Mono Ethylene Glycol project in Paradip Refinery.
• Inauguration of 0.6 MMTPA LPG Import facility at Paradip.

Infrastructure Development:

• Foundation stone laid for eight-laning of Chandikhole - Paradip Section of NH-16.
• Dedication of four-laning projects for various sections of NH-49 and NH-18.

Railways:

• Dedication of 162 Km Bansapani - Daitari - Tomka - Jakhapura Rail Line.
• Inauguration of CONCOR Container Depot in Kalinga Nagar.
• Laying foundation stone for various railway workshops and maintenance facilities.
• Flagging off of new train services.

Other Projects:

• Inauguration of 5 MLD capacity seawater desalination plant at Odisha Sands Complex.

Additional Information:

• The Prime Minister emphasized the government's commitment to:
• Develop eastern states in the energy sector.
• Provide modern connectivity in Odisha.
• Utilize natural resources for development.
• He also highlighted the focus on increasing the railway budget and expanding national highways for improved connectivity.
• This development initiative signifies a significant investment in Odisha's infrastructure and industrial growth. It aligns with the central government's broader vision of "Viksit Bharat".

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Published date : 07 Mar 2024 11:32AM