Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha launched in Rayagada: Schemes decentralised in true spirit empowering Panchayti Raj Institutions
Dr.Badal Tah,Odishabarta
Rayagada, October 31: Last Monday, CM Naveen Pattanaik alongwith 5T Chairman V K Pandian virtually launched “Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha(AONO)” scheme in Rayagada in the presence of Collector Swadha Dev Singh, Minister Jagannath Saraka, MLA Makarand Muduli, MLA Raghunath Gamango, Truck Union President Yalla Konda Babu alongwith ZP members, Block Chairpersons & Vice-Chairpersons, local Sarpanchs and SHG leaders. Women participated in large numbers in this virtual event. Objective of AONO is to protect basic foundation of Odisha culture with the spread of Jagannath culture and the development of religious places and digital infrastructure in every village.
Rayagada has 11 blocks & 182 Gram Panchayats(GP). CM Pattanaik approved Rs 91 crores at the rate of Rs.50, 00000.00 per GP. The funds will be utilized for 2613 projects in 182 GPs. Earlier Pandian representing CMO visited all the three constituencies of Rayagada district namely Bissam Cuttack, Gunupur and Rayagada and heard several grievances of denizens of these constituencies. Thereafter those grievances were collated and segregated meticulously at CMO level and sanctions were made accordingly.
While launching the scheme through video conferencing, the CM said “Development of all villages is our main objective. Everyone in the village will be guaranteed education and health. Odisha’s rich culture will be protected. The developed villages will be the identity of modern Odisha. Under AONO scheme, steps will be taken for the preservation of Jagannath culture in every village. All places of worship will be upgraded and heritage sites will be preserved.”
Emphasizing the development of digital infrastructure in rural areas, Patnaik said internet connection will be made available in the villages. Science parks, skill development centers and banking facilities will be available in rural belts. The primary schools will also be included in the scheme, the CM added. 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman V.K. Pandian, who coordinated the event, said that the transformation program has created enthusiasm among the people. Pandian said that the aim of the Chief Minister is to bring transformation in all villages through AONO.
Apart from AONO, the Government sanctioned Rs 10.35 crores for 50 educational institutions and religious institutions under the Chief Minister’s Special Assistance Program(CMSAP) in Rayagada constituency. Along with this, Rs 34.52 crores have been sanctioned for eight important projects after Pandian visited Rayagada.
Among the projects, development and beautification of Maa Majhighariani temple, development of Jagannath temple in Rayagada, a hostel with 120 seats in Kashipur Kumakhal, development of Rayagada Model Degree College and Autonomous College etc. Similarly, Rs 8.51 crores has been sanctioned for 80 educational institutions and religious institutions under the programme.
Along with this, Rs 8.91 crores has been sanctioned for nine important projects after the CMO inspected the district. These include improvement of Chatikana Shiva temple, beautification and development of Nelia Bandha, development of Gadgada waterfall. Similarly, Rs 10.45 crores has been sanctioned for 59 educational institutions and religious institutions under the CMSAP in Gunupur constituency. Along with this, Rs 82.85 crores has been given for 10 important projects which include development of Rameshwar Mahasambhu Shiva Temple, beautification of Matarabnam Suara Temple, bridge over Bansadhara river. Pandian said that Rs 126.28 crores has been sanctioned for 27 important projects in the district and steps have been taken to include the Saura language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution.
“This scheme is perfectly befitting in translating the spirit of decentralisation as far as PRIs are considered. Through this scheme, the basic tenet of democracy will be strengthened even at village level. In an Aspirational district like Rayagada the scheme is meant to percolate down to the last person in the village. Cultural renaissance and digital empowerment in tribal communities are need of the hour. Rayagada will certainly show the way”, said Singh, who also extended vote of thanks to the august gathering.
