Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced plans to set up a mega cement factory in Malkangiri district, with an investment of Rs 4,000 crore. The factory is expected to provide employment to around 2,000 people in the region, significantly contributing to local employment and economic growth.
During his visit to Malkangiri, the CM chaired a review meeting with district officials, including key figures like Nityanand Gand, the minister for social security and empowerment of the disabled, and Malkangiri MLA Narasinh Madakami. The CM emphasized the need for urgent implementation of development schemes aimed at enhancing the infrastructure in tribal-dominated areas, including railway development, national highways, and rural roads. In addition to industrial growth, education was highlighted as a priority, with the CM stressing the importance of appointing at least two teachers in every school to improve learning outcomes. He also outlined plans under the Jeevan Jeevika Mission, aiming to raise Malkangiri’s development to match that of Odisha’s leading districts. Majhi has instructed the district collector and southern revenue commissioner to monitor progress regularly, ensuring that projects, especially those in the cut-off areas, are fast-tracked. The cement factory is part of a larger strategy to bring significant development to Malkangiri.
