Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched and laid foundation stones for 109 development projects worth more than ₹600 crore in Rayagada district. The projects cover roads, bridges, healthcare, education, sports infrastructure, women’s empowerment and industrial expansion, aiming to accelerate inclusive growth and employment generation in the region.The Chief Minister was addressing the Subhadra Shakti Mela in Rayagada town, where he inaugurated 22 projects with an investment of more than Rs 238 crore and laid foundation stones for 87 projects valued at over Rs 366 crore. The projects span key sectors including roads and bridges, healthcare, education, and women's empowerment.Emphasising women's empowerment, the Chief Minister said more than 1.52 lakh women in Rayagada are currently associated with 12,783 self-help groups (SHGs). During the 2025–26 financial year, SHGs received nearly Rs 200 crore in loans, in addition to revolving funds and community investment support, to strengthen livelihoods and financial independence.
