Insight Bureau:  Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched BSKY smart cards distribution during a visit to Kandhamal district today. He also inaugurated and laid foundation of projects worth Rs 276 crore.

The Chief Minister arrived in a helicopter at Phulbani stadium and started distributing BSKY smart cards to Kandhamal district beneficiaries. In Kandhamal district, 6.5 lakh beneficiaries of 12 blocks and 3 municipalities will be provided with smart health cards.

A 500-bedded Medical College and Hospital will come up in Kandhamal at the cost of Rs 504 crore, announced the CM. At least 100 medical students can be enrolled in the medical college.

As announced by the CM,  the 220/33 KV under construction Grid Station in Baliguda would be completed soon benefiting 70,000 families in K. Nuagaon, Tumudibandh, Kotgarh, Daringbadi and Baliguda blocks which will improve the supply of piped water.

A 13-platoon police force was deployed in Phulbani Town for the Chief Minister’s visit.

Kandhamal Lok Sabha MP Dr. Achyuta Samanta personally monitored the arrangements of the CM’s program.