Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has made a powerful statement with the 2025-26 Budget, introducing 16 groundbreaking initiatives aimed at economic growth, social upliftment, and urban development. These schemes promise to reshape Odisha’s future, tackling key areas like housing, women’s safety, infrastructure, education, and environmental conservation.
Here’s a closer look at the 16 New Schemes announced:
1. Antyodaya Gruha Yojana: A Home for Every Family
With ₹7,550 crore, the government will construct 75,000 houses for low-income families, disaster victims, and displaced communities, ensuring no one is left without a roof over their head.
2. Subhadra Surakhya: Strengthening Women’s Safety
Women’s safety gets a major boost with ₹153 crore dedicated to enhanced security measures and protection programs.
3. Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana: Free Pilgrimage for the Poor
In a historic move, the government is allocating ₹30 crore to provide free trips to Puri’s Jagannath Temple, including Mahaprasad for devotees.
4. Northern Odisha Development Council: A New Growth Hub
With ₹200 crore, this initiative aims to accelerate development in North Odisha, bringing better infrastructure, governance, and investment opportunities.
5. Odisha Pusti Mission: Ending Malnutrition
A ₹100 crore nutritional initiative focused on improving the health of women, adolescent girls, and children, supplementing the Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pusti Yojana (₹526 crore).
6. Bakulabana Unnayan: Restoring Odisha’s Heritage
Odisha is set to revive Bakulabana in Satyabadi (Puri district) as a prestigious learning and heritage center, backed by ₹50 crore.
7. Ama Similipal: A Lifeline for Wildlife Conservation
With ₹50 crore, this initiative will safeguard the Similipal Tiger Reserve, focusing on deforestation control, anti-poaching measures, and sustainable forest management.
8. Model Mandi: Modernizing Odisha’s Agricultural Markets
The government will invest ₹50 crore to build 100 high-tech agricultural markets, offering modern storage, rest sheds, and quality testing facilities for farmers.
9. Saheed Laxman Nayak Adarsh Vidyalaya: Elevating Education
A ₹100 crore investment will upgrade residential schools into state-of-the-art institutions, ensuring quality education for Odisha’s youth.
10. O-SAMPARK: Strengthening Ties with Odia Diaspora
A ₹10 crore initiative to foster continuous engagement with Odias living abroad, promoting collaboration in technology, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
11. Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana: A Helping Hand for Brides
To support underprivileged families, the government will fund mass marriages, covering all expenses and providing gifts for the bride, with a budget of ₹12 crore.
12. Southern Odisha Development Council: Fast-Tracking Progress
The South Odisha region gets a major push with ₹200 crore dedicated to infrastructure, economic growth, and social welfare.
13. Swachha Odisha: A Clean and Sustainable Future
A ₹261 crore mission to enhance solid, liquid, and wastewater management across cities and towns.
14. Aame Padhiba Aama Bhasare: Learning in Our Language
Aligning with the New Education Policy, this initiative focuses on teaching children (ages 3-6) in their mother tongue, ensuring a strong foundation for learning.
15. Atal Bus Stand: Revamping Odisha’s Transport System
A ₹1,266 crore initiative to modernize 133 bus stands across the state, supporting efficient public transport under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana (₹1,085 crore).
16. Samruddha Sahara: Transforming Odisha’s Cities
With an ₹408 crore investment, this project will redefine urban development, fostering sustainable growth, innovation, and inclusivity.
A Visionary Budget for Odisha’s Future
With bold policies and ambitious investments, CM Majhi’s 2025-26 Budget lays the foundation for a transformed Odisha. These 16 initiatives prioritize economic growth, social welfare, and modern infrastructure, marking a new era of progress for the state.
Will these initiatives drive Odisha’s transformation? The journey begins now!
