Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida visited the disputed border village of Kotia under Pottangi block in Koraput district, reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive development in the region.
During her visit, she announced the rollout of the third instalment of the Subhadra financial aid scheme, starting from Kotia itself.
Parida addressed concerns raised by over 100 women who had previously been excluded from receiving Subhadra benefits. She confirmed that the issue had been resolved and emphasised the government’s dedication to ensuring “Subhadra in every household.”
In an extensive interaction with self-help groups, Lakhpati Didis, Anganwadi workers, and local stakeholders, the Deputy CM reviewed how beneficiaries had utilised previous instalments. She reiterated the government’s mission to make women self-reliant through targeted schemes and capacity-building initiatives.
Highlighting infrastructure gaps, Parida noted that Kotia currently has 26 Anganwadi centres. She announced plans to upgrade them into “Saksham Anganwadis” and open new centres where needed.
The visit saw participation from key officials, including the District Collector, Sub-Collector, SP, School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, MLAs Raghuram Machha (Koraput), Rupu Bhatra (Kotpad), and Parthi Gautam Samantaray (Jeypore), along with party workers and local development officers.
