Balangir, June 17: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday presented his government’s first-year report card during a visit to Balangir, reaffirming his commitment to rural development and farmer welfare.

Addressing a large gathering at the Krushak Shakti Samabesh in Patharchepa ground, the Chief Minister announced the establishment of a sugar mill and an agriculture college in the district.

“Our government has always prioritized agriculture and allied sectors. In the financial year 2025–26, the agriculture budget has been doubled. Through the Shree Anna Abhiyan, forgotten traditional grains are being revived, and nutrition-based farming systems are being promoted to enhance the income of small and marginal farmers,” CM Majhi noted.

“Under the CM Kisan Yojana, farmers are being provided with financial assistance of Rs 4,000. When combined with the PM-KISAN scheme, this ensures greater economic support for the farming community. The Krushi Vidyanidhi Yojana offers scholarships to the children of farmers for pursuing higher education,” he said. “In addition, schemes such as the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana, Amrit Anna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Prani Kalyan Yojana, Mukhyamantri Matsyajibi Kalyan Yojana, and the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana are contributing significantly to the development of agriculture and the welfare of farmers.”

CM Majhi also assured farmers that no one in Balangir would face irrigation shortages, emphasizing that the government is working to ensure adequate water supply for agriculture.

“With the Agriculture and Health Ministers hailing from Balangir, the district is powered by a triple engine government,” he said, referring to the synergy between local, state, and central leadership.

The Chief Minister highlighted that he had visited 30 districts in his first year and plans to tour all 147 assembly constituencies in the second year of his tenure. He also presented achievements from both his government and the 11-year tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

The announcements were met with enthusiasm from BJP workers and local farmers, who welcomed the development push.

The event was attended by Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Panchayati Raj Minister Rabinarayan Nayak, and MPs from Balangir and Bargarh.

CM Majhi’s visit underscored the State government’s focus on agriculture, infrastructure, and inclusive growth in western Odisha, with a clear message: “Development will reach every corner of the state.”

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