Balangir, Nov. 14 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in a state-level programme in Balangir district to distribute housing benefits and work orders to five lakh eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present on the occasion.

During the programme, 248 projects worth Rs 911.14 crore were also inaugurated by CM Majhi and their foundation stones were laid across Balangir district. The projects cover several sectors, including healthcare, drinking water, irrigation, Anganwadi centres, additional classrooms, roads and hostels.

The programme also marked progress towards the establ...