BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to five states including the strife-torn Manipur on Saturday, calling it a testament of India’s rapid progress.
In a post on X, the chief minister said, “Bharat is witnessing an era of rapid transformation under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji. The PM’s visit to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar is a testament to the scale and speed of progress across the nation. Inauguration and laying the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 71,850 crore reflects the steadfast commitment towards an inclusive Viksit Bharat,” Majhi said.
As Mizoram got rail connectivity for the first time with the inauguration of Bairabi-Sairang new rail line, Majhi termed it a historic milestone, symbolic of national unity and integration. “With each such step, Bharat is moving closer to its vision of becoming strong, Atmanirbhar and prosperous. We are emerging as a global leader while ensuring inclusive development for every region and every citizen,” he said.
Majhi also called upon the people of Odisha to join the massive plantation drive undertaken by the state government under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ or ‘One Tree for Mother’ campaign.
In a video message, the chief minister said the PM launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign last year and the initiative has transformed into a people’s movement. In the second edition of this campaign, the Odisha government has set a target to plant 7.5 crore trees across the state this year.
The campaign which began on June 5 will conclude on September 30. He said Modi has given special attention to Odisha’s development and his dedication to the state’s progress is commendable.
“To honour PM’s commitment, on September 17 which marks his 75th birthday, 75 lakh saplings will be planted across Odisha as a token of gratitude and tribute from the people of the state,” Majhi said.
“Let us all plant a tree and serve Mother Earth, making our dream of a healthy and prosperous Odisha a reality,” the CM said in his message.