Malkangiri to Get Rs 4,000 Crore Cement Factory
In a significant move aimed at boosting local employment and regional development, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recently revealed plans to establish a mega cement factory in the tribal-dominated Malkangiri district. The proposed project, with an estimated investment of Rs 4,000 crore, will be a major step towards employment generation and industrial growth in the region. The factory is expected to create around 2,000 jobs, providing a much-needed boost to the local economy.
The announcement was made during the second day of the Chief Minister’s visit to Malkangiri, where he chaired a crucial review meeting with district officials. Attendees included Nityanand Gand, Minister for Social Security and Empowerment of the Disabled, Balabhadra Majhi, MP from Nabarangpur, Narasinh Madakami, MLA of Malkangiri, Mangu Khil, MLA from Chitrakonda, and other local administrative heads. The CM underscored the importance of the cement plant as a catalyst for broader economic development in the region. He emphasized that the Rs 4,000 crore investment would not only create employment but also contribute significantly to local infrastructure growth, thereby improving the living standards of the tribal communities in Malkangiri.
In addition to the cement factory, Mohan Charan Majhi directed officials to prioritise the execution of key development projects. These include the improvement of railway infrastructure, the expansion of national highways, road networks, and rural development initiatives. A key focus was placed on the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development department’s ongoing and upcoming welfare schemes, aimed at upliftment and providing better socio-economic conditions to marginalized communities. A particularly important area of concern for the CM was the education system. He stressed the urgency of appointing at least two teachers in each school across Malkangiri, particularly in the cut-off areas. He also highlighted the importance of the Jeevan Jeevika Mission, an initiative designed to bring the district on par with the leading districts of Odisha in terms of development metrics.
The Chief Minister’s directions are set to ensure that the various projects are reviewed on a bi-weekly basis, with a clear focus on accelerating development, particularly in remote and underdeveloped regions of Malkangiri. This ambitious development plan signals a new chapter for Malkangiri, with the promise of industrial, educational, and infrastructural advancements that will likely have a far-reaching impact on the lives of the people in this historically underdeveloped region.
