Modi unveils Rs 3,800 crore railway, highway projects, launches Odisha's Subhadra Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 100 days of his third term in office by launching several major projects in Odisha, worth over Rs 3,800 crore.

These initiatives include vital railway and national highway projects aimed at boosting the state's infrastructure and connectivity. The prime minister's visit to Odisha also coincided with his 74th birthday.

Addressing a large gathering in Bhubaneswar, Modi also launched the Odisha government's ambitious 'Subhadra Yojana, a financial assistance scheme for women, which he said would be pivotal in driving the state's development. Under this scheme, each beneficiary will receive Rs 10,000 annually for five years, delivered in two equal instalments. The scheme is expected to cover over 1 crore women in Odisha, focusing on their empowerment as a central part of the state's growth strategy.

"I am happy that the Odisha government has started its major work by announcing the Subhadra Yojana for women. Women's empowerment will be the key to Odisha's development," said Modi.