Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Odisha today to launch development projects worth over Rs 50,000 crore and address a massive youth gathering at ‘Namo Yuva Samabesh’ in Jharsuguda.
This marks Modi’s sixth visit to Odisha since the BJP government assumed power in the state in June 2024.
Schedule and Arrival
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Arrival: 11:15 AM at Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport, Jharsuguda
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Reception: Governor, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, and Deputy Chief Ministers will welcome him
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Public Event: Address at Amlipali Ground
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Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
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Departure: Scheduled for 12:45 PM
Major Announcements & Projects
During the visit, PM Modi will inaugurate and launch several large-scale projects across sectors:
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Railways & Connectivity
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Flagging off the Amrit Bharat Express (Berhampur – Udhna, Surat) via video conference
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Dedication of railway doubling projects in Koraput and Southern Odisha (worth Rs 1,400 crore)
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Inauguration of Sambalpur City flyover (5 km, Rs 273 crore)
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Telecom & Digital Infrastructure
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Launch of BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G stack, a landmark in indigenous telecom technology
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Commissioning of 97,500 telecom towers nationwide, boosting connectivity in remote and Maoist-affected regions
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Education & Skill Development
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Inauguration of Wi-Fi-enabled facilities in 130 higher education institutions, benefitting over 2.5 lakh students
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Expansion of eight IITs and launch of a National Skill Development Programme
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Healthcare
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Master plans for upgrading MKCG Medical College (Berhampur) and VIMSAR (Sambalpur) into super-speciality hospitals
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Housing & Social Welfare
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Distribution of approval letters to 50,000 families under the Antyodaya Housing Scheme
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Industry & Technology
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Foundation stone for Semiconductor and ESDM Park in Bhubaneswar
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PM Modi’s Statement Ahead of Visit
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote:
“Will be in Jharsuguda, Odisha, to inaugurate developmental works worth over Rs 50,000 crore. In a historic feat, over 97,500 telecom towers across India would be commissioned. These will boost connectivity in remote areas, border regions, and Maoist-affected zones. These works are in line with our vision of a Viksit Bharat where the poor and downtrodden get access to all-round development.”
Weather & Security
The event was shifted from Berhampur to Jharsuguda due to forecasted heavy rainfall in southern Odisha. The IMD has predicted thunderstorms and gusty winds in Jharsuguda as well, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures.
Security has been significantly tightened, with the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari personally monitoring arrangements.
