PM Modi to unveil telecom projects worth Rs 37,000 crore in Odisha

Appreciating the double-engine BJP government, MP Panda said that the people's wishes in the state were coming true.

While speaking to the media, Panda said, "PM views Odisha specially. He has visited underdeveloped areas, like the northeast, more than all the previous PMs' visits combined. In the last 1 year, he has visited Odisha too several times. He has been here every 2 months...Several projects are being launched from here today. The Rs 37,000 crores telecom project will connect several villages that were still not connected. Foundation stones of 8 new IITs are being laid...What the people of Odisha wanted from the double-engine government is happening now..." as cited by news agency ANI. 

The Prime Minister, during his visit, will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore.

As per the reports the Prime Minister will also be  addressing a public gathering during his visit to Odisha. 

In the field of telecom connectivity, the Prime Minister will Inaugurate a project that will commission more than 97,500 4G mobile towers built at a cost of around Rs 37,000 crore with swadeshi technology. The massive boost to telecom infrastructure will include more than 92,600 4G technology sites commissioned by BSNL.

While posting on social media platform X, the PM wrote, "Will be in Jharsuguda, Odisha, to inaugurate developmental works worth over Rs. 50,000 crore. In a historic feat, over 97,500 telecom towers across India would be commissioned. These have been built using local technologies and will boost connectivity in remote areas, border areas and those affected by Maoism."

Additionally, other projects being launched or the foundation stones being laid pertain to rail connectivity, the expansion of IIT infrastructure, and skill development centres.

Moreover, the works are in line with the PM's vision of Viksit Bharat for the poor and downtrodden to get access to all-around development, reported by ANI. 

The post further stated, "The other projects being launched or foundation stones being laid pertain to rail connectivity, expansion of IIT infrastructure, skill development centres, housing and much more. These works are in line with our vision to build a Viksit Bharat where the poor and downtrodden get access to all-round development," as per ANI.

(With inputs from ANI)

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