Odisha approves ‘Samrudha Sahar' scheme
With a total outlay of Rs 4,879.30 crore, the initiative marks a significant step toward realising Odisha's goal of becoming a developed State by 2036, Ahuja said. The scheme will not only improve infrastructure and urban governance but also create new avenues for employment, private sector investment and industrial expansion, he said.
As part of Viksit Odisha 2036 vision, this scheme is designed to transform cities into dynamic growth hubs and engines of economic progress, he said. The scheme comprises two key components: Town Planning Scheme and Cities as Growth Hubs.
With an allocation of Rs 4,114 crore, the Town Planning Scheme is expected to significantly enhance land and asset management while promoting sustainable development, Ahuja said.
He said the second component, with an investment of Rs 765.30 crore, aims to position urban areas as centres of economic transformation. The Cabinet has also approved a second amendment to the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy-2023.
This amendment introduces a more robust package of incentives and refined provisions, aimed at enhancing the viability and sustainability of semiconductor projects, especially in this capital-intensive and high-technology sector, the Chief Secretary said.
He said that the government has also approved a proposal to waive off the fees of about 45,000 boarders of 455 hostels (141 Girls & 314 Boys) in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas.
The students are paying Rs 2,000 per month for staying in the hostels. Total financial implication for the proposal is Rs 349.20 crore for 5 years (from April 2025 to March 2030), he added. The government has also decided to bifurcate the existing Mayurbhanj Police District and carve out a new police district with headquarters at Rairangpur for effective policing and efficient public service delivery in both these police districts.
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