Nuapada, Oct. 6 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced a development package worth Rs.1,100 crore for Nuapada during his visit to the district. He also declared municipal status for Khariar Road and NAC (Notified Area Council) status for Komna and Sinapali.

The Chief Minister launched and laid the foundation stones for several projects under the Rs.1,100-crore package. These include the inauguration of 109 completed projects worth over Rs.64 crore and foundation stones for 39 new projects worth Rs.159 crore. The largest share of the package (over Rs.802 crore) is dedicated to irrigation projects aimed at benefiting farmers in the region.

Majhi said that the state and central governments are working together to bring...