Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister and Member of Parliament from Sambalpur, inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 124 development projects worth around ₹280 crore in Deogarh, aimed at strengthening the district’s socio-economic infrastructure.
During the visit, Pradhan inaugurated 63 projects valued at ₹130.79 crore and laid foundation stones for 61 additional projects worth ₹147.70 crore. The initiatives span sectors such as education, irrigation, rural development, infrastructure, and social welfare.
A major highlight of the programme was the inauguration of the permanent campus of Kendriya Vidyalaya Deogarh, developed at a cost of ₹31.40 crore. Spread across 9.22 acres, the campus includes 24 smart classrooms, science laboratories, computer labs, and facilities expected to benefit more than 1,000 students.
Pradhan also inaugurated an integrated urban hostel at Deogarh College, aimed at supporting students from SC, ST, and OBC communities with improved access to higher education.
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Addressing the gathering, the minister said the projects would serve as a milestone in improving living standards for nearly one lakh families in the district. He outlined a roadmap focused on agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, animal husbandry, and better utilisation of forest produce to boost livelihoods.
The large-scale rollout reflects continued efforts to accelerate regional development and strengthen education, connectivity, and welfare infrastructure across Odisha.
