Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Odisha Adds Eleven Blocks to Aspirational Programme
The government is adding 11 blocks in Odisha to a program called the Aspirational Block Programme.
This program helps improve things like schools, healthcare, and basic services in areas that need the most help.
The goal is to make life better for people living in these blocks.
The Chief Minister asked for these blocks to be included.
Now, there are a total of 40 blocks in Odisha that are part of this program.
The program uses existing government programs and monitors them to see if they're working well.
Eleven blocks in Odisha have been added to the Aspirational Block Programme.
The program aims to improve governance and quality of life in less developed blocks.
Five blocks are from Keonjhar district, and six are from Mayurbhanj district.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi requested the inclusion of these blocks.
The NITI Aayog issued a notification for the inclusion of the new blocks.
- Who
- The NITI Aayog, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
- What
- Eleven blocks in Odisha were added to the Aspirational Block Programme.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To improve governance and enhance the quality of life and service delivery.
- Program Name
- Aspirational Block Programme
- Number of New Blocks
- 11
- Total Blocks in Odisha
- 40
- Districts Included
- Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj
- Focus
- Improving governance and quality of life
- Key Activity
- Convergence of existing schemes