Naveen Patnaik launches Rs 3.36 bn development scheme

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik introduced the 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' scheme in Balasore and Balangir, approving a total of 8,376 projects for both districts, with a combined budget of Rs 3.365 billion. Balasore received Rs 1.78 billion for 4,465 development projects, while Balangir was allocated Rs 1.585 billion for 3,911 projects. Each panchayat under the scheme will receive Rs 500 million.