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RAIRANGPUR, FEBRUARY 4, 2026

Emphasising that the Purvodaya vision of the Government of India is accelerating the development of Odisha and bringing significant progress to Mayurbhanj district, President of India Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a series of key developmental projects at Rairangpur. She expressed confidence that these initiatives would strengthen infrastructure, boost employment opportunities and enhance socio-economic growth across the region.

The President inaugurated the Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University Information Technology Campus and laid the foundation stones for several crucial projects, including an AYUSH Hospital-cum-Ayurvedic College, an Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Campus, an Archery Centre, city beautification and drainage upgradation projects, an auditorium and cultural centre, a girls’ hostel and a deaddiction centre.

Addressing the gathering, President Murmu highlighted the Government of India’s dedicated focus on the economic empowerment of tribal communities. She noted that the provision of Minimum Support Price for more than 90 minor forest products under the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana, micro-credit support for tribal self-help groups and low-interest loans for Scheduled Tribe women through the Tribal Women Empowerment Scheme reflect the government’s commitment towards inclusive growth. She also underlined efforts to improve healthcare and education facilities through initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri-JANMAN Yojana aimed at the welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. The President further pointed out that electrification has reached tribal-dominated regions while 4G connectivity has been extended to remote areas, ensuring that development reaches every corner of the country.

Stressing the importance of tribal development in nation-building, the President said that the upliftment of the poorest sections of society can only be achieved through the advancement of tribal communities. She urged citizens to actively avail themselves of government welfare schemes and spread awareness among others. “Local development will drive the development of the state, which in turn will contribute to national progress. Our vision of building a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 can be realised only through the collective efforts of the government and the people,” President Murmu said.