Keonjhar, April 13 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on the concluding day of the Anandpur Mahotsav, announced major development initiatives for Keonjhar district, reaffirming the government's commitment to transform the region into an industrial and economic hub.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister praised Anandpur's rich heritage, culture and religious harmony. Located on the sacred banks of the Baitarani river, Anandpur has been a centre of spiritual and cultural convergence for centuries, he said. He described the Anandpur Mahotsav not just as a festival but as a powerful platform to showcase rural and folk culture, identify hidden talents, and preserve traditional folk dances and music.

Highlighting the governme...