Excitement in Bhubaneswar for PM Modis Road Show, Promises New Momentum for Odishas Development
PM Modis visit to Odisha sparks enthusiasm as locals anticipate new development initiatives following his road show in Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar, October 26 (Daily Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Odisha has ignited a wave of excitement in Bhubaneswar. On Sunday, he inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s data center in Jatni and later conducted a grand road show in the city. Crowds gathered along the streets, showering him with flowers and welcoming him with enthusiasm.
Local residents expressed their optimism regarding the Prime Minister’s attention to Odisha. One local remarked, “PM Modi’s focus on Odisha is at an entirely different level. Whenever he visits, he brings joy or messages that benefit our state and contribute to its progress.”
Another resident noted that this was not Modi’s first visit to Odisha, having come here 10 to 11 times before. He pointed out that the timing of this significant project launch, costing ₹169 crore and spanning 90 acres, coincides with the festive season of Lakshmi Puja and Diwali. This training institute, focusing on security and digital payments, is expected to provide excellent opportunities and facilities for the youth of Odisha.
Meanwhile, Bhubaneswar also hosted a two-day National Urban Conclave on October 24 and 25. Central Minister Manohar Lal expressed gratitude to Odisha’s Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi and the state government for successfully organizing the event. He noted that prior to this, an Urban Mobility Conference was held, and the simultaneous occurrence of these two events was commendable.
The Minister highlighted key discussions on improving urban administration, strengthening the financial status of municipal bodies, enhancing the professional capacity of urban local bodies, and ensuring better coordination among various agencies.
He further revealed that under the Urban Challenge Fund, final or conceptual approval has been granted for seven projects in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Rourkela, with a total approved cost of ₹2,417 crore. Additionally, over the past five years, ₹1,615 crore has been allocated in central assistance for affordable housing under the PMAY Urban Bandhu program.
