₹47,000 crore push for Odisha as PM Modi signals strong tribal outreach (opens original article in a new tab)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹47,000 crore in development projects for Odisha, including a solar-powered village initiative, during a visit to President Droupadi Murmu's hometown. He emphasized tribal outreach and eastern India's development.

• PM Modi announced ₹47,000 crore in development projects for Odisha
• Modi highlighted tribal traditions and inaugurated projects in power, roads, railways, health, and education
• Pahadpur village will be developed as a solar-powered village with free electricity for households
• Modi emphasized the Central government's focus on eastern India's development through the 'Purvodaya' policy
• Modi visited President Droupadi Murmu's hometown and in-laws' village during her 68th birthday celebrations