Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Unveils 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' Scheme for Rural Development.
Goverment Scheme
In February 2025, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launched the 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' (BGBO) Scheme with a budget of Rs 5,000 crore for five years to enhance rural infrastructure in Odisha. The scheme focuses on improving basic village infrastructure and connectivity in rural areas.
- The BGBO scheme aims to implement development projects in all 53,845 villages of Odisha, with an annual budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore from FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29. The Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, Government of Odisha, is responsible for implementing, clarifying, and modifying the scheme's guidelines when necessary.
- The fund distribution under the scheme includes up to 35% for road development, 40% for Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) blocks, and a maximum of 5% for innovative community projects.
Main Point :- (i) The scheme primarily focuses on linking unconnected roads and improving existing village roads while also investing in civic services, sports, education, and small-scale tourism to improve rural living standards.
(ii) The initiative supports Odisha’s goal of becoming a developed state by 2036 and aligns with India's national vision of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047.'
Chief Minister (CM): Mohan Charan Majhi
Governor: Hari Babu Kambhampati
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