Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched the Ama Gaon, Ama Bikash scheme aimed at empowering grassroots-level elected representatives and Panchayati Raj Institutions at Raighar block through video-conferencing mode.
The CM approved 349 different developmental works costing Rs 8 crore in the block. Interacting with the CM, Umarkote MLA Subash Gond thanked him for providing financial aid for the betterment of the people of the area.
Speaking to the media, Gond said the programme aimed at strengthening the village panchayats is a fitting tribute to legendary leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, who played a pivotal role in development of the three-tier PRI system in Odisha.
Among others, Minister Ramesh Majhi, Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Nabarangpur Collector Ajeet Mishra and senior BJD leader Pramad Padhy were present.