In addition to the regular budgetary spending, the DMF and OMBADC sources have provided projects worth Rs 3,517 crore for inclusive and sustainable development in Keonjhar district. This was revealed at a meeting held under chairmanship of Chief Secretary AP Padhi at the State Secretariat here today.
Padhi directed to focus on timely completion of the projects, including drinking water projects. He advised the district administration to plan projects in health, skill development, additional nutrition to the women and children and quality education at primary level.
Apart from projects and programmes financed from budgetary sources, 564 more projects of Rs 3,517 crore have been envisaged from the DMF and OMBADC funds. Keonjhar district Collecor Ashish Kumar Thakare appraised that as of now 551 projects of around Rs1,017 crore have been sanctioned under DMF. Out of these projects, around 120 projects have been completed and others are in various stages of implementation. OMBADC CEO Uma Nanduri appraised that 13 projects of around Rs 2,500 crore are under active consideration of Government and they would be implemented during the current year.