Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to embark on an extensive tour schedule from November 1 to 9, culminating in a major four-day visit to his native district and constituency, Kendujhar.
Positioned as a festive Diwali gift for the people of Kendujhar, the Chief Minister will lay the foundation stones and unveil over 40 developmental projects valued between ₹1,200 crore and ₹1,500 crore.
The Chief Minister’s tour kicks off on November 1 with the distribution of appointment letters, followed by an official visit to Delhi on November 2–3. On November 4 and 5, CM Majhi will be in Rairangpur for President Droupadi Murmu’s scheduled visit, after which he will head directly to Kendujhar on the morning of November 6.
- November 6 (Forenoon): CM Majhi will attend an event at Dharanidhar University to perform the Bhoomi Pujan for the Godabarisha Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya (GMAPV) along with launching several district infrastructure initiatives.
- November 6 (Afternoon): He will lay the foundation stone for a Technology Business Park at Maligaon and inaugurate key healthcare services, including a dedicated Cancer Care Unit at Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital (DDMCH).
- November 7 (Forenoon): The tour continues with the inauguration of the Jhumpura Community Health Centre (CHC) and the foundation laying for three major Mega-Lift Irrigation Projects in Raikala, Satikudar, and Jarkani.
- November 8 & 9: CM Majhi will participate in local public welfare events, engage with community members, and observe the Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations in his hometown. He is scheduled to return to Bhubaneswar on the night of November 9 or the morning of November 10.
Transforming Kendujhar’s Infrastructure Landscape
Since taking office in June 2024, the government has prioritized the holistic development of Kendujhar. Over ₹7,000 crore across more than 150 projects have already been inaugurated or laid as foundation stones.
Notable completed and ongoing achievements include:
- Healthcare & Education: A ₹14 crore modern Forest Training School in Champua, a Skill Development Training Center under DMF funds, and a newly built Trauma Care & Inpatient Wing at DDMCH.
- Industrial & Digital Growth: A ₹100 crore Mega Textile Park at Balabhadrapur (expected to create over 1,200 local jobs) and a ₹187 crore Disaster Recovery Data Center at Dharanidhar University.
- Connectivity & Sports Infrastructure: A ₹2,300 crore 4-lane Ring Road in Barbil, a ₹428 crore bypass road for Kendujhar town, a ₹103 crore redevelopment of the Raisuan Airstrip, alongside major investments in local stadiums and 147 model Anganwadi centers.
Local officials note that the enthusiasm in Kendujhar is high as the upcoming visits and multi-crore project launches promise to further accelerate the district’s socioeconomic transformation.
