The Odisha government has instructed district collectors to enhance rural digital connectivity by ensuring the safety and accessibility of BharatNet assets in gram panchayats.
Girish Bharadwaj, known for revolutionizing rural infrastructure with affordable suspension bridges, passed away at 76 after an illness. His work greatly improved connectivity for remote communities in India.
Vedanta Aluminium’s solar projects in rural Odisha are transforming daily life by improving access to reliable lighting and safe drinking water for over 20,000 residents.
The Odisha government has initiated the construction of a modern 450-seat auditorium at the State Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, with an investment of Rs 32 crore.
Odisha has been nationally acknowledged for its exceptional performance in rural connectivity under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), securing third place among states.
Odisha has been recognized as a leading state at the National Panchayat Awards 2025, securing five awards in various categories.
Yamini Sarangi, the Rural Development Commissioner, assessed various ongoing infrastructure projects in Malkangiri district, emphasizing timely completion and quality.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has laid the foundation stone for a new 400/220 kV grid substation in Uchabali, Keonjhar, as part of a broader initiative to boost the region’s economy.
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