NEW DELHI: Continuing institutional engagement to align state welfare with central development pipelines, Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday. The high-level meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in New Delhi.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) officially confirmed the meeting through a statement on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter):
“Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri @MohanMOdisha met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @CMO_Odisha”
Strategic Agenda: Infrastructure Push and Strategic Invitations
While categorized as an official courtesy call, the high-level dialogue touched upon critical development metrics, economic priorities, and political milestones for the state:
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Accelerating the Industrial and Infrastructure Grid: Chief Minister Majhi discussed long-term state-centre resource mapping to advance Odisha’s ongoing infrastructure push. Key areas of focus included scaling regional highway connectivity, modernizing railway networks, and optimizing mineral-based manufacturing corridors to attract fresh industrial investment.
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Securing Central Welfare Allotments: The discussion centered on aligning state-specific development priorities with central funding pools, ensuring the smooth rollout of centrally sponsored schemes across rural and tribal belts in Odisha.
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Anniversary Celebrations: According to sources, the Chief Minister extended a formal invitation to the Prime Minister to attend upcoming state events marking the completion of two years of the BJP-led government in Odisha, highlighting the administration’s localized governance milestones.
