Kalahandi, Mar 30: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi inaugurated the Antyodaya Housing Scheme today, aiming to provide housing facilities for the underprivileged. The event is to be held at Krishnanagar field, Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi, marked the beginning of this welfare initiative.

Over 50,000 beneficiaries across the state will receive housing under the scheme. As many as 3,000 beneficiaries from Kalahandi will be issued work orders, in the first phase. The program is especially designed to ensure homes for those in society's most marginalized sections.

This will be CM Majhi's first visit to Kalahandi since assuming office. He will be accompanied by Panchayati Raj Minister Rabinarayan Nayak at the event.

Additionally, the Chief Minister will inaugurate and laid the foundation stones for several projects’ worth over Rs. 600 crores. The Kalahandi district administration made extensive preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the program.

The Antyodaya Housing Scheme emphasizes the state government’s dedication to improve the living of the underprivileged and bridging societal gaps through inclusive development schemes.

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