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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Presents Ambitious Budget of Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore for 2024-25

Bhubaneswar: In a historic move, Odisha Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mohan Majhi unveiled the state’s first budget for the financial year 2024-25, presenting a robust total outlay of Rs 2,65,000 crore in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. This budget marks a notable 15% increase from the previous year’s estimate of Rs 2,30,000 crore for 2023-24.

The proposed budget aims to drive growth and development across various sectors, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable development. The increased allocation is poised to significantly enhance infrastructure development, social welfare programs, and economic growth in the state.

Department-wise Allocation

Women, Child & Mission Shakti

  • Subhadra Yojana: Rs 10,000 crore
  • Mamata and PMMVY: Rs 521 crore
  • POSHAN Abhiyan: Rs 295 crore
  • Mission Shakti Programme: Rs 1,179 crore

Urban Development

  • Bhubaneswar Metro Rail: Rs 1,000 crore
  • Urban Water Supply: Rs 357 crore
  • New City Development: Rs 918 crore

Health

  • Ayushman Bharat: Rs 500 crore
  • Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana: Rs 5,450 crore
  • Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Seva Mission: Rs 2,462 crore
  • National Health Mission: Rs 2,095 crore

Education

  • Gopabandhu Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya: Rs 50 crore
  • Panchasakha Sikhya Setu: Rs 332 crore
  • Mukhya Mantri Sikhya Puraskar: Rs 139 crore
  • PM Poshan: Rs 997 crore
  • Samagra Sikshya: Rs 3,791 crore

Agriculture and Farmer’s Empowerment

  • Samrudha Krushak Yojana: Rs 500 crore
  • CM KISAN: Rs 1,935 crore
  • Shree Anna Abhiyan: Rs 649 crore
  • Crop Diversification: Rs 574 crore

Fisheries and Animal Resources Development

  • Odisha Matsya Mission: Rs 344 crore
  • Prani Sampad Samrudhhi Yojana: Rs 189 crore
  • GOMATA scheme: Rs 37 crore
  • Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampad Yojana: Rs 220 crore

Development of SC, ST, OBC, Minorities

  • Madho Singh Haath Kharch: Rs 156 crore
  • Scholarship: Rs 1,170 crore
  • Makhymantri Janjati Jeebika: Rs 200 crore
  • PM-AJAY: Rs 266 crore
  • PM-AAGY: Rs 120 crore

Social Security

  • Madhubabu Pension Yojana: Rs 4,487 crore
  • Bhima Bhoi Bhina Khyama Samarthya Abhijan: Rs 30 crore
  • Home For Aged: Rs 56 crore
  • Advanced Rehabilitation Centre (ARC): Rs 22 crore

Shree Jagannath and Odia Asmita

  • SJTA Corpus Fund: Rs 500 crore
  • Corpus Fund for Odia Asmita: Rs 200 crore
  • Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana: Rs 72 crore
  • Conservation and Protection of Monuments: Rs 15 crore

Sports and Youth Affairs

  • Sports Infrastructure: Rs 952 crore
  • Yuva Shakti: Rs 100 crore
  • Assistance to Outstanding Sportspersons: Rs 60 crore
  • Organizing Sports Competitions: Rs 65 crore

Forest and Environment

  • CAMPA: Rs 1,168 crore
  • Mukhyamantri Kendu Patra Tolali Yojana: Rs 100 crore
  • Development and Beautification of Nandankanan Zoo: Rs 50 crore
  • Green Mahanadi Mission: Rs 42 crore
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