Odisha Minister Launches 99 Development Projects Worth ₹690 Crore in Jagatsinghpur

Odisha’s Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water Minister, Rabi Narayan Naik, sanctioned a massive developmental package for Jagatsinghpur district on Friday. He inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 99 projects under the ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ scheme, all together worth around ₹690 crore. The projects are strategically designed to bridge the urban-rural divide by prioritizing high-quality road networks and sustainable water access.

A primary focus of this developmental push is the expansion of clean water access. Minister Naik Inaugurated a major drinking water project aimed at supplying 145 villages in the Balikuda, Erasama, and Naugaon blocks. This one alone cost about ₹142.89 crore and will help 26,759 families. On top of that, he launched 18 rural water supply projects costing ₹25.13 crore, set to bring water to 4,305 families in 33 villages. He also laid foundation stones for more drinking water projects in Kunjakothi, Nuaratnapur, and Bisanpur.

The infrastructure development extends significantly to the transport sector, with substantial funding allocated to roads and bridges. The Rural Development department finished 12 roads costing ₹50.82 crore, plus a bridge worth ₹54.58 crore, both now open to the public. With an eye on future growth, the Minister laid foundation stones for another 67 roads (₹378.09 crore), seven bridges (₹44.15 crore), and two buildings (₹23.15 crore).

The event brought out some important leaders: Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, Jagatsinghpur MLA Amarendra Das, Balikuda-Erasama MLA Sarada Prasanna Jena, and Tirtol MLA Ramakanta Bhoi. District Collector J Sonal was there, too. The government is doubling down on strengthening Jagatsinghpur’s rural backbone through these coordinated infrastructure and utility plans.