Odisha Govt Launches ‘Bikashita Gaon’ Scheme for Village Development

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme in Jankia, Khordha district. The initiative aims to enhance rural infrastructure development across Odisha. With a ₹5,000 crore budget for five years, the scheme will focus on improving road connectivity, civic amenities, educational facilities, and micro tourism development. The BJP-led government promises to ensure holistic village development within five years, keeping development and politics separate. This scheme follows the path of earlier initiatives like ‘Ama Gaon Ama Bikash’ (2018) and ‘Ama Odisha Naveen Odisha’ (2023) but with improved implementation and financial commitment.

Key Highlights of ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’

Launch & Objective

• Launched by CM Mohan Charan Majhi in Khordha district (Jankia).
• Aims for comprehensive rural development in Odisha.
• Focuses on infrastructure, civic amenities, education, and tourism.

Financial Allocation

• ₹5,000 crore budget for five years.
• ₹1,000 crore allocated for 2024-25.

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Key Development Focus Areas

• Road connectivity enhancement.
• Civic amenities improvement.
• Better educational infrastructure in rural areas.
• Promotion of micro tourism for local economic development.

Comparison with Past Schemes

• Similar to ‘Ama Gaon Ama Bikash’ (2018) and ‘Ama Odisha Naveen Odisha’ (2023).
• Earlier schemes faced funding shortages and implementation flaws.
• AGAB faced audit issues due to lack of local involvement in project selection.
• BGBO aims for proper execution with long-term funding support.

Political Stand & Vision

• Majhi emphasizes keeping politics separate from development.
• Criticized the previous government for mismanaging funds.
• Promises structured implementation with active local participation.