The district administration here is all set for a Chief Minister programme on November 23 for inauguration and laying foundation-stones for many projects.
CM Naveen Patnaik will address two public meetings on the day at Jharsuguda and Brajrajnagar. Out of total projects of Rs 149 crore, Jharsuguda will get major projects of Rs 96. 47 crore and Brajrajnagar will be favoured with projects of Rs 52.51crore. As per schedule, foundation stone will be laid for 23 projects at Jharsuguda and three at Brajrajnagar by the CM.
Out of major projects, lift irrigation projects of 29. 29 crore at Mahulpali , Brajrajnagar, 17 lift irrigation projects worth Rs 3. 98 crore, Kalyan Mandap of Rs 2.97 crore are included. For Jharsuguda , construction of a bridge worth Rs 8.26 crore, 33/11 kv Grid Substation worth Rs 7. 77 crore will be given by CM. That apart, the CM will inaugurate 200 seat boys hostel of Jharsuguda engineering school of Rs 4.20 crore.
Besides, stipend will be given to 1,079 persons, homestead land papers to 169 beneficiaries, family benefits to 48 persons, financial assistance to 868 construction workers and 968 women SHGs, dress for 32 Anganwadi children and motor driven tricycles to 20 handicapped persons.