Odisha’s second steel hub of Kalinganagar in Jajpur district has completed 26 years. The then Chief Minister Biju Patnaik had visualised Kalinganagar industrialisation in the 1990s. He laid foundation-stone for this in 1992. Now, over ten small, large and medium industries are operating in Kalinganagar.
The second edition of Kalinganagar Mahotsav was organised from December 22 to 26 to pay tribute to Bijubabu. Ministers Prafulla Samal and Ashok Chandra Panda graced the occasion.
At the concluding ceremony, former local MLA and former Minister Prafula Ghadai said, "Biju Patnaik initiated the process of Kalinganagar industrialisation and invited industry leaders and experts for the purpose. Now, Kalinganagar has created a special identity for itself not only in India but also abroad. The Kalinganagar Mahotsav is a real tribute to Bijubabu.”
Local MLA Pritiranjan Ghadai said, “The aim of the Mahotasv is to create conducive environment to minimise the gap between industries and local people. It provides a platform to youngsters to showcase their talents.”