Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Unveils ₹5,292 Crore Diwali Bonanza: Lays Foundation for 630 Global-Standard Schools, 15-Storey Tech Park, and Mega Health Infrastructure

Bhubneswar- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled a massive ₹5,292 crore Diwali development package, launching the third phase of a flagship primary school scheme alongside a sweep of infrastructure, healthcare, and employment projects in Kendujhar (Keonjhar). The centerpiece of the announcements is the launch of the third phase of the Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya Yojana. Under this phase, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 630 model primary schools across the state, to be built at an estimated cost of ₹4,000 crore. Out of these, 35 schools will be located within the Kendujhar district.

Mega Push to Global-Standard Primary Education

The cornerstone of the announcement is the expansion of the Godavarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya Yojana. Under this third phase, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 630 model primary schools across the state, to be built at an estimated cost of ₹4,000 crore.

Designed to strengthen primary education within a global framework, each school will feature:

• Campus Scale: Sprawling campuses developed across roughly 5 acres of land.
• Heavy Investment: A budget of ₹5 crore to ₹8 crore allocated per individual campus.
• Modern Amenities: World-class classrooms, digital learning tools, and modern sports facilities.
• Long-Term Target: A broader state goal to establish 2,200 model schools by 2029 with a total projected budget of ₹12,000 crore.

Infrastructure Blitz and Employment in Kendujhar

During the state-level function at Dharanidhar University, the Chief Minister launched 330 development projects valued at ₹1,292 crore dedicated to the state and the Kendujhar district. The package splits into 198 completed projects worth ₹412 crore dedicated to the public, and 132 new projects with an estimated investment of over ₹880 crore.

Key development highlights from the package include:

• Tech-Business Park: The laying of the foundation stone for a 15-storey IT and business hub designed to provide immediate employment opportunities to local youth on their own soil.
• Dharanidhar University Expansion: The inauguration of the university’s South Campus, paired with the distribution of free National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) bus cards to ensure smooth, convenient transit for students.
• Healthcare Innovations: The inauguration of Odisha’s very first fully indigenous ‘Preventive Cancer Screening Centre’ at the Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital.
• Medical Education Expansion: The formal announcement of upcoming foundation stones for a new Dental College, a Nursing College, and a Government Pharmacy College within Keonjhar.
• Emergency & Sanitation Fleet: The rollout of 23 new ambulances to boost emergency medical responses, alongside 26 modern hygiene and utility vehicles to strengthen urban cleanliness.