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Odisha Cabinet approves ‘Samrudha Sahar’ scheme to drive planned urbanisation, economic growth

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, today approved the “Samrudha Sahar” scheme aimed at promoting planned urbanization and balanced regional development across the state.
As part of the Vikshit Odisha 2036 Vision, the scheme is designed to transform cities into dynamic growth hubs and engines of economic progress.
Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said the Samrudha Sahar scheme comprises two key components: the Town Planning Scheme and Cities as Growth Hubs.
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