Murmu lays foundation stones for 3 rail lines, Dandbose Airport in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday laid the foundation stones for several infrastructure projects in Odisha, including three rail lines — Bangiriposi-Gorumahisani, Buramara-Chakulia and Badampahar-Kendujhargarh — the Tribal Research and Development Centre, Dandbose Airport, and a new building for the sub-divisional hospital in Rairangpur.

Murmu said, “I have always been proud to be a daughter of this land. Despite my responsibilities and busy schedules, I have never been distanced from my birthplace or its people. The love of the people here continues to draw me towards them and my thoughts and work are always with my motherland.”

Highlighted the significance of the projects for the region, the President said, “I am confident that these rail projects and the airport will boost transportation, business and trade in the region. The new hospital building, with a 100-bed facility, will provide improved health services to the local community.”

She further announced that more than 100 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools are being set up across Odisha, including 23 in Mayurbhanj district.

“These schools will provide quality education to tribal children, and I am confident that they will contribute significantly to the progress of society and the nation once they are educated,” the President said.

She also stressed that Odisha was benefiting from the government’s Purvodaya vision, which aims to accelerate the development of Eastern India. She noted that various welfare schemes, including those focused on education, skill development, health, tourism and transportation, are contributing to the region's growth.