Odisha Governor Praises City-Focused Development: Cuttack's Success Holds the Secret to a Developed India

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In a landmark visit to Cuttack, Odisha Governor Haribabu Kambhampati emphasized the necessity of city-level development for realizing the vision of a developed India. While speaking to officials and people on Thursday, the Governor noted that developing cities such as Cuttack from the ground up i...

City-First Strategy:

Governor Kambhampati urged concerted efforts to make Cuttack and Odisha urban success models, saying, "To reach the vision of developed India, we must first achieve the vision of developed Cuttack and developed Odisha." He asked the officials to make sure that all the benefits of development and welfare programs percolate down to each of the deserving citizens.

Project Reviews:

The Governor went through the progress of key projects, such as the Mahanadi Riverfront Development, Tarakshi Hub, expansion of SCB Medical College Hospital, redevelopment of Chandi Mandir, and renovation of tourist facilities at Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das' birth site. District Collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde ensured that these projects are being completed within time.

Welfare and Financial Inclusion:

Emphasizing the significance of such schemes as PM Awas Yojana, Subhadra Yojana, Mudra Yojana, and Lakhpati Didi Yojana, the Governor asked banks to streamline financial literacy and ease access to insurance and credit for citizens.

Community Engagement:

Engaging with residents, beneficiaries, and civil society organizations, Governor Kambhampati was pleased with the development path of Cuttack and asked for sustained cooperation between government, banks, and the public.

The visit was a pointer to Cuttack's increasing position as a driver for state and national development, and urban-level development is viewed as the basis for a really developed India.

Sources: Times of India, OdishaRay, YouTube

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