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News18•30-01-2026, 23:15

Odisha CM Launches Rs 492 Crore Ganjam Projects, Declares Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Jayanti as State Festival

  • •Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated projects worth Rs 492 crore for Ganjam district, including health, hostel, road, and Gopalpur beach beautification initiatives.
  • •The Chief Minister announced that Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja's birth anniversary will be observed as a seven-day state festival starting May 16.
  • •Majhi instructed the reinstatement of the 'Upendra Bhanja Chair' at Berhampur University to honor the poet's contributions to Odia literature.
  • •He highlighted Ganjam's clean beaches, including Patisonpur beach's third consecutive Blue Flag certification, and efforts for Gopalpur and Nolia Nuagaon beaches.
  • •Major port expansion projects were announced for Gopalpur (Rs 16,554 crore) and a new mega port at Bahuda (Rs 21,500 crore), aiming to boost cargo capacity and employment.

Why It Matters: Odisha CM launched significant development projects in Ganjam and elevated Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja's birth anniversary to a state festival.

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