Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the state-level Independence Day celebrations at Unit-3 Exhibition Ground in Odisha capital on Tuesday (August 15).
Recalling the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, and several illustrious freedom fighters from Odisha, the CM advised the people to work unitedly to transform the state. He said that development of the poor, farmers, women, tribals and youth is real progress.
“Education, healthcare, tourism, infrastructure and other fields have seen a new dawn under 5T principle. The economy of the state has strengthened and poverty is on the decline. The state has been receiving investments worth lakhs of rupees, creating employment opportunities for youth,” Naveen said.
Talking about the recent Cabinet decisions, the CM said the people residing in every panchayat of Odisha will soon have access to banking services with the government deciding to cover the 4373 unbanked panchayats. “Senior citizens, women and physically challenged persons will be the major beneficiaries of this initiative,” he said.
He also spoke about 4 lakh additional beneficiaries being added under Madhu Babu Pension Scheme. “They will get pension from today,” he said.
The CM said that every life is precious and Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojna has ensured quality healthcare service for everyone. “Women are the face of development. The Mission Shakti has emerged as the engine of transformation for them,” he said
“Our aim is to develop a modern digital infrastructure base in every village besides protecting the Jagannath culture. We will be training around one lakh of them every year under ‘Aama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ by spending four thousand crore rupees,” he said.
The CM also paid his tributes to the immortal jawans who have laid down their lives for the peace and security of the country. “India’s freedom struggle ushered in a new era in the history of the world. This struggle was an inspiration for everyone. Today, India has established itself as a major power. It has cemented it place in space research with the successful launch of Chandrayaan 3.”
