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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Unveils 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' Scheme for Rural Development.

Goverment Scheme | Dated: 07 Feb 2025

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.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - 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.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (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.'

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently launched the 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' (BGBO) Scheme for rural development?

Correct Answer: Mohan Charan Majhi

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Odisha

  • Chief Minister (CM): Mohan Charan Majhi
  • Governor: Hari Babu Kambhampati