"Fortunate to have PM Modi drive the double engine": Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida

Jharsuguda (Odisha) [India], September 27 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Odisha on Saturday, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said that the state was fortunate to have the PM seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath, further stating that the country was fortunate to have the PM driving the double engine.
"Odisha is really fortunate that he took the blessings of Lord Jagannath and became the PM of the country in 2014. After our Government came to power in Odisha, he visited here 7 times in one year...We are fortunate that the PM of the country is himself driving the double engine..." Parida told ANI.
BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda said, "PM views Odisha specially. He has visited underdeveloped areas, like the northeast, more than all the previous PMs' visits combined. In last 1 year, he has visited Odisha too several times. He has been here every 2 months...Several projects are being launched from here today. Rs 37,000 crores of telecom project will connect several villages that were still not connected. Foundation stone of 8 new IITs are being laid...What the people of Odisha wanted from the double-engine government is happening now."
The PM during his visit will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore.
Additionally, he will also address a public gathering.
In the field of telecom connectivity, the Prime Minister will commission more than 97,500 4 G mobile towers built at a cost of around Rs 37,000 crore with swadeshi technology. This includes more than 92,600 4G technology sites commissioned by BSNL.
In a post on social media X, the PM wrote, "Will be in Jharsuguda, Odisha, to inaugurate developmental works worth over Rs. 50,000 crore. In a historic feat, over 97,500 telecom towers across India would be commissioned. These have been built using local technologies and will boost connectivity in remote areas, border areas and those affected by Maoism."
Additionally, other projects being launched or the foundation stones being laid pertain to rail connectivity, the expansion of IIT infrastructure, and skill development centres.
The works are in line with the PM's vision of Viksit Bharat for the poor and downtrodden to get access to all-around development.
"The other projects being launched or foundation stones being laid pertain to rail connectivity, expansion of IIT infrastructure, skill development centres, housing and much more. These works are in line with our vision to build a Viksit Bharat where the poor and downtrodden get access to all-round development," the post read.
These projects will significantly improve freight and passenger movement in Odisha and neighbouring states, strengthening local industries and trade. On the occasion, the Prime Minister will also flag off the Amrit Bharat Express between Berhampur and Udhna (Surat), providing affordable and comfortable connectivity across states, supporting tourism, creating employment opportunities, and linking key economic districts.(ANI)