₹47,000 crore push for Odisha as PM Modi signals strong tribal outreach
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Why in news
PM Modi announced a ₹47,000 crore development package for Odisha on June 20, 2026, focusing on tribal outreach and infrastructure.
Background
The package includes projects in power, roads, railways, health, and education. A specific initiative was announced to transform Pahadpur village into a solar village to provide free electricity.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal development package for Odisha announced on June 20, 2026: ₹47,000 crore
- PlacePahadpur: Village in Odisha designated for solar village project
- PostDroupadi Murmu: President of India, hailing from Uparbeda, Odisha
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of targeted infrastructure development in tribal-dominated regions for achieving inclusive growth and social justice in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Addressing the historical under-investment in tribal belts to reduce regional disparities
- Energy security: Decentralized solar models as a tool for rural electrification and livelihood support
- Social integration: Leveraging development projects to bridge the socio-economic divide between tribal and non-tribal populations
Keywords: Inclusive growth · Tribal outreach · Decentralized energy · Regional disparity · Social justice
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