Amit Shah Praises Odisha’s Unique Achievement in Disaster Management

Bhubaneswar, August 5: On the occasion of unveiling of new infrastructure projects and laying foundation for others in Odisha, Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah praised Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Odisha Government for achieving almost zero casualty in disaster management.

``Odisha’s model of disaster management has played a key role in national disaster management'', he added. He also appreciated the role of state Govt. in reducing Naxal menace in Odisha. Speaking on the Occasion, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the Union Government has taken a focused approach to eastern states in the form of Prime Minister’s Purbodaya vision. Odisha has received a significant amount from centre for various projects.  

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the New Odisha is a unique Transformation Story setting benchmarks across various sectors. Welcoming the Union Home Minister, Patnaik said, “My government believes that connectivity is key to progress of the state and empowerment of our people.” 

Citing example of Gurupriya bridge connecting the Swabhiman anchal in Malkangiri, he said that the Construction of this bridge has played a catalytic role in the development of the entire area. Further he said that the Biju Express Way - an economic corridor connecting western Odisha with southern Odisha- will be a crucial platform to propel growth in the region.