Bhubaneswar: In the Budget for 2024-25, the Odisha Government has announced several new initiatives aimed at enhancing various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy, and cultural preservation.
- One of the key highlights is the Subhadra Jojana, which has been allocated ₹10,000 crore. This initiative aims to empower women and promote their socio-economic development.
- In a bid to improve rural infrastructure, ₹10 crore has been set aside for the Solar-based Street Light at GPS project. This initiative will provide sustainable and efficient lighting solutions in rural areas.
- The Samrudha Krushaka Yojana has been allocated ₹5,000 crore to support the state’s farmers by providing financial assistance and resources to boost agricultural productivity.
- A Corpus Fund for Medical College & Hospitals worth ₹200 crore has been established to enhance medical education and healthcare services across the state.
- To support the Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), a Corpus Fund of ₹500 crore has been allocated to preserve and promote the cultural and religious heritage associated with the temple.
- The Roof Top Solar Projects (PM Surya Ghar) initiative has received ₹100 crore to promote renewable energy solutions, encouraging households to adopt solar power.
- A Corpus Fund for Odia Asmita worth ₹200 crore has been established to promote and preserve Odia culture and heritage.
- An allocation of ₹18 crore has been made for the construction of a Dharmasala-cum-Guest House for attendants of cancer patients, providing them with necessary accommodations during their stay.
- The ‘Madho Singh Haath Kharcha’ Yojana has been launched to check dropout in schools. ST students passed out 8th/10th class & taking admission in 9th/ 11th class, will be provided with Rs 5000 annual incentives. Rs 156 crores have been allocated for this scheme.
- Lastly, ₹25 crore has been allocated for Paediatric Cancer Facilities to improve treatment and care for children battling cancer in the state.
- Godabarisha Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya: ₹50 crore allocated to enhance the quality of primary education.
- Din Dayal Karmachari Niwas in Industrial Townships (SCDF): ₹50 crore allocated for the construction of workers’ hostels in industrial townships.
- Roof Top Solar Projects (PM Surya Ghar): ₹100 crore allocated to promote rooftop solar energy solutions
- Solar-Based Street Lights at Gram Panchayat Level: ₹10 crore allocated to enhance rural lighting with solar technology.
- Mahanadi River Front Development Project: ₹50 crore allocated to develop the areas alongside the Mahanadi River in Sambalpur and Cuttack into a world-class riverfront.
- Heritage School Development Scheme: ₹1 crore allocated for the upkeep of 45 schools over 100 years old.
- Odisha Balabhadra Jaivik Chasa Mission: ₹1.5 crore allocated to promote organic farming.
- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY): ₹500 crore allocated for the implementation of this centrally sponsored health scheme.
- Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): ₹92 crore allocated for this centrally sponsored maternity benefit scheme.
- Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI): ₹25 crore allocated for the implementation of this centrally sponsored scheme aimed at improving school infrastructure.
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