Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Odisha CM Launches 593 Urban Projects Worth Rs 323 Crore
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched many projects to improve cities and towns.
There are 593 projects in 62 places.
Together, they are worth Rs 323 crore.
Some projects are already finished, while work on others is about to begin.
The projects include better roads and other public facilities.
The government also set aside Rs 560 crore for 28 new local councils.
Officials were asked to provide services on time so people do not have to visit offices repeatedly.
The Chief Minister said technology and better planning should help cities become more modern and create opportunities and jobs.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched 593 urban development projects across 62 cities and towns.
The projects have a combined value of Rs 323 crore and include roads, civic amenities and related works.
Of the total, 423 completed projects worth about Rs 102 crore were formally launched.
Foundation stones were laid for 170 projects requiring an investment of Rs 221 crore.
The state announced Rs 560 crore to develop 28 new Notified Area Councils, with Rs 20 crore allocated to each.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, municipal authorities and municipal administration officials.
- What
- The launch of 593 urban development projects worth Rs 323 crore and the announcement of Rs 560 crore for 28 new Notified Area Councils.
- When
- Monday, during the State-Level Local Self-Governance Day function.
- Where
- Across 62 cities and towns in Odisha; the event was held in Bhubaneswar.
- Why
- To improve roads and civic amenities, modernise cities, strengthen local bodies and create economic and employment opportunities.
- Projects launched
- 593 urban development projects
- Project locations
- 62 cities and towns across Odisha
- Total project value
- Rs 323 crore
- Completed works
- 423 projects worth about Rs 102 crore
- New projects
- 170 projects worth Rs 221 crore, for which foundation stones were laid
- New NAC package
- Rs 560 crore for 28 new Notified Area Councils
- Per-NAC allocation
- Rs 20 crore for roads, housing and other infrastructure