President Droupadi Murmu to Lay Foundation Stones for Major Projects in Odisha

President to Inaugurate Railway Lines, Tribal Centre, and Key Healthcare Projects

Key Points:

• Foundation stone for 3 railway lines at Bangriposi station to be laid.

• Virtual inauguration of Tribal Research Centre, Dandbose Airport, and hospital.

• Five-day visit includes engagements in Bhubaneswar, Mayurbhanj, and Puri.

JAMSHEDPUR – The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will visit Odisha from December 3 to December 7, 2024, embarking on a series of developmental and ceremonial engagements across Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Mayurbhanj.

The President will lay the foundation stone for three crucial railway lines at Bangriposi Railway Station. These include the Bangriposi-Gorumahisani, Buramara-Chakulia, and Badampahar-Kendujharagarh routes, aimed at improving regional connectivity.

In a virtual ceremony, the President will also inaugurate a Tribal Research and Development Centre at Rairangpur, the new Dandbose Airport, and a Sub-Divisional Hospital in the same town. These initiatives are expected to enhance educational, healthcare, and infrastructural access for the region’s tribal communities.

Highlights of Itinerary

The President’s schedule includes various key visits and events:

In Rairangpur, the President will interact with students, teachers, and local villagers, emphasizing her commitment to inclusive development.

Development Initiatives

The President’s focus on education, healthcare, and infrastructure underscores the government’s efforts to uplift underserved areas. "The development of these facilities will bring transformative changes to the region," a government official stated.

These projects, once operational, aim to provide enhanced transportation, healthcare access, and tribal welfare in northern Odisha.