Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Jajpur district festival ‘Jajati-2025’ today and launched projects totalling approximately Rs 1,000 crore.
A total of 83 projects, valued at Rs 829.76 crore, were inaugurated in Jajpur, while the foundation stone was laid for 77 projects worth Rs 170 crore. These projects encompass various sectors, including health, education, agriculture, water resources, electricity, transportation, roads, bridges, and canals, as well as infrastructure and tourism initiatives.
Among the significant projects, the Byas Sarovar and Town Hall were inaugurated in Byas Nagar at a cost of about Rs 78 crore. The foundation stone for a new nursing college in Jajpur was also laid.
Additionally, the Jajati Keshari Medical College and Hospital has been opened in Jajpur district to enhance health services. During the inauguration, the Chief Minister announced that the name of the institution has been changed to ‘Maharaja Jajati Keshari Medical College and Hospital,’ honouring the legacy of Maharaja Jajati Keshari.
The medical college has been allocated 50 seats for its first year, with plans to increase this number to 100 in the next academic year, contingent upon the development of necessary infrastructure.
In total, 36 projects worth Rs 507 crore were inaugurated for medical colleges and hospitals, while the foundation stone for 52 projects valued at Rs 41 crore was also laid.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced several new initiatives for Jajpur district. He stated that the famous temple of Maa Biraja will be enhanced, which includes improvements and beautification of the Baglamukhi Temple, Shiva Temple, and Brahmakunda. An investment of Rs 50 crore will be allocated for this purpose. He also directed the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for previously approved projects worth Rs 12 crore.
Also, the Dharmashala for Maa’s temple will be expanded to accommodate more devotees, with a budget of Rs 10 crore set for this expansion.
The Agneswar Haat at Navigaya will also be improved, with plans to acquire additional land and construct a modern haat for the convenience of Jajpur’s residents, requiring an investment of Rs 21.43 crore.
This apart, the Chief Minister announced that a new bus terminal will be established in Jajpur at a cost of Rs 30 crore. A new town hall with a seating capacity of 1,000 will also be built in Jajpur.
