Odisha CM launches projects worth Rs 205 crore for Deogarh district

Bhubaneswar(By Abhishek Mohanty): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched 15 projects worth Rs 205 crore in Deogarh district.

The prominent among the projects include a 300-bed hospital.

Of the 15 projects, 11 are in the healthcare sector and four others are education infrastructure improvement projects.

The Chief Minister announced a financial assistance package worth Rs 41.17 crore for kendu leaf pluckers and binders across the state.

As per the package, each kendu leaf plucker will recieve Rs 160 for slippers, Rs 200 for cloth, and Rs 100 for hats.
Each binder will get Rs 700 for mosquito nets and blankets. The package aims to benefit around nine lakh kendu leaf pluckers, binders and seasonal staffers.