Mayurbhanj, February 4: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday inaugurated Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University Information Technology Campus and laid foundation stones for AYUSH Hospital-cum-Ayurvedic College, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) campus, Archery Centre, City Beautification and Drainage Upgradation Projects, Auditorium and Cultural Centre, Girls’ Hostel and Deaddiction Centre at Rairangpur in Mayurbhnaj district.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Purvodaya vision of the Government of India gives priority to the development of Odisha, and Mayurbhanj district is benefiting significantly from this vision. 

“I am confident that these development-oriented projects, institutions and schemes will benefit the region and generate new employment opportunities for the people of this region,” said Murmu.

The President said that the Government of India is making special efforts for the economic development of tribal brothers and sisters.

“Providing MSP for more than 90 minor forest products through the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana, loans to tribal members of self-help groups through the Micro Credit Scheme and low-interest loans to Scheduled Tribe women under the Tribal Women Empowerment Scheme are some examples of the Government's commitment. The government is also working for better health and education facilities,” said the President.

The Pradhan Mantri-JANMAN Yojana has been implemented for the welfare of PVTGs. Electrification has been extended to tribal-dominated areas and 4G internet connectivity has been provided in remote areas. With these efforts, the stream of holistic development is flowing in the tribal regions, she said.

The President also urged all to take advantage of those schemes and make others aware.

“This will ensure local development which will lead to the development of the state and that will, in turn, lead to the development of the country. She emphasised that our resolve of making ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 will be fulfilled only through the collective efforts of the government and the citizens,” said the President.

The President is on a six-day visit to Odisha starting February 2. She will stay overnight at her residence at Rairangpur today.  

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