Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Rs 101 Cr Development Drive in Dhamnagar
Dhamnagar, Odisha: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday laid the foundation stones for 21 development projects worth Rs 101 crore in Dhamnagar, reaffirming the government’s commitment to preserving history while building the future.
Pradhan began his visit with a bike rally to the historic Mukundadeva Peeth at Gohiratikhiri, where he offered prayers at the sacred Arjuna tree and paid floral tributes to Utkal’s last independent king, Mukundadeva. He also reviewed the Mukundadeva Memorial Foundation project.
Marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Pradhan joined the Ekta Padayatra, which saw thousands of participants from diverse backgrounds walking from Dobal Bus Stand to Kalibazar.
Addressing a public meeting at Dobal Kali Padia, he assured that the government would take steps for the holistic development of Gohiratikhiri, a site symbolising the valour of Utkal’s sons.
Key Announcements
- Education: Rs 15 crore for Dhamnagar College under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
- Tourism: Rs 2.46 crore for Senapatia Pond development near Gohiratikhiri
- Culture: Rs 10 crore for Lunia Shaheed Memorial Peeth
- Research & Arts: Rs 5 crore for Gohiratikhiri Research Centre and Art Gallery
- Water Resources: Rs 25.85 crore across 10 projects
- Housing & Construction: Rs 18 crore for 3 projects
- Rural Development: Rs 21.25 crore for 3 projects
- Drainage: Rs 4.11 crore for 2 projects
The event was attended by Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, Bhadrak MP Abhimanyu Sethi, Bhadrak MLA Sitanshu Sekhar Mohapatra, Baleswar MLA Manas Dutta, former Brahmagiri MLA Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra, and Bhadrak Collector Dilip Kumar Rautray
Sports Department Secretary Bijay Swain delivered the vote of thanks.
