Viksit Odisha / Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils ₹50-Crore Talcher Development Plan

Angul, Aug 16: Sambalpur MP and former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday laid the foundation stones and inaugurated multiple civic projects at Talcher in Odisha’s Angul district, outlining a Rs50-crore plan for the town’s urban development.

ତାଳଚେର ପୌର ପରିଷଦର ବିକାଶ ତଥା ଜନସାଧାରଣଙ୍କ କଲ୍ୟାଣ ପାଇଁ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପ୍ରକଳ୍ପର ଲୋକାର୍ପଣ ଓ ଶିଳାନ୍ୟାସ ସମାରୋହରେ ଯୋଗଦେଲି । ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଖଣିଜ ପାଣ୍ଠି, ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ସହରୀ ବିକାଶ ଯୋଜନା ଓ ଅନ୍ୟାନ୍ୟ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ସଡ଼କ, ଶିକ୍ଷା, ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ, କୃଷି ଏବଂ ଆନୁଷଙ୍ଗିକ ଭିତ୍ତିଭୂମିର ବିକାଶ ପାଇଁ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇଥିବା ଉଦ୍ୟମ… pic.twitter.com/Vrob9aInHO

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Addressing a large gathering, Pradhan emphasized that Talcher’s growth must be a collective mission, transcending political divides, and called for active cooperation from all stakeholders. He underscored that the allocation was designed in proportion to the city’s growing population and urged authorities to ensure efficient execution of projects under the District Mineral Fund and Chief Minister’s Urban Development Scheme, covering roads, education, healthcare, agriculture, and allied infrastructure.

Highlighting Talcher’s historical and cultural significance, Pradhan described it as the “centre of India’s energy and power” and the land of revolutionary Pavitra Mohan Pradhan and the Prajamandal movement. He said this legacy continues to inspire service to the nation. Among the proposals outlined were the establishment of a new zoological park, an art college for children with creative interests, and the upgradation of Rani Park.

Pradhan also stressed the importance of civic responsibility in keeping the city clean and sustainable. He called for collective efforts in waste management, pollution control, and large-scale tree plantation. “Development must be a collective mission,” he said, urging cooperation from all stakeholders.
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The event drew massive participation, with thousands of residents and party workers turning up to welcome Pradhan. His arrival was marked by a grand reception, with supporters escorting him to the dais amid chants and celebrations. Once on stage, he formally dedicated several projects to the public, reiterating his vision of inclusive growth for Talcher.

Pradhan asserted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Talcher’s all-round development would pave the way for a “Viksit Odisha” and a “Viksit India.” The initiatives mark a new chapter in Talcher’s civic expansion, aligning local progress with national aspirations.