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PM Modi Launches ₹60,000 Crore Development Package in Odisha
Historic Launch of 97,500 Indigenous 4G Towers Makes India Global Telecom Power
📡 Indigenous 4G Towers Across Rural India
🚄 Railway Infrastructure Development Map
Visual representation: PM Modi's comprehensive development package transforms Odisha's infrastructure landscape with indigenous technology and connectivity.
JHARSUGUDA, ODISHA - In a landmark announcement that positions India among global telecom leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled a comprehensive development package worth over ₹60,000 crore during his visit to Jharsuguda, Odisha. The initiative marks a significant milestone in India's journey toward technological self-reliance and infrastructure modernization across telecommunications, railways, education, and healthcare sectors.
The centerpiece of today's launch was the commissioning of 97,500 mobile 4G towers built entirely with indigenous technology at an unprecedented investment of ₹37,000 crore. This historic achievement catapults India into an exclusive group of five nations capable of manufacturing their own telecom equipment, joining Sweden, South Korea, China, and Finland in this technological elite.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized the strategic importance of this development, noting that the indigenous telecom infrastructure will significantly boost connectivity in remote areas, border regions, and Maoist-affected zones. The initiative includes more than 92,600 4G sites commissioned by BSNL and 18,900 sites funded under the Digital Bharat Nidhi, connecting approximately 26,700 previously unconnected villages.
The telecommunications revolution extends beyond mere connectivity, incorporating solar-powered green technology that creates India's largest cluster of environmentally sustainable telecom sites. This eco-friendly approach aligns with India's commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development goals while serving over 20 lakh new subscribers across the country.
Railway infrastructure received substantial attention with foundation stones laid for projects worth ₹1,700 crore. The comprehensive railway development includes the Sambalpur-Sarla Rail Flyover, doubling of the Koraput-Baiguda line, and the Manabar-Koraput-Gorapur line, significantly improving freight movement and passenger connectivity across Eastern India.
Education sector transformation features prominently with the announcement of ₹11,000 crore investment in expanding eight IITs. The initiative will create capacity for 10,000 new students over four years while establishing eight research parks, strengthening India's innovation ecosystem and technological capabilities for the future.
📊 Odisha Development Package: Key Numbers
🎯 Multi-Sectoral Impact Analysis
📅 PM Modi's Odisha Development Timeline
Essential Facts for Competitive Exams
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🔺 Indigenous Technology Achievement
India becomes 5th country globally to manufacture telecom equipment, joining Sweden, South Korea, China, and FinlandUPSC Mains Current AffairsCritical for Science & Technology and Economic Development sections in competitive exams
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📡 Telecom Infrastructure Investment
₹37,000 crore investment for 97,500 4G towers with indigenous technology, creating largest telecom infrastructure projectSSC BankingImportant for questions on government schemes and infrastructure development
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🌐 Rural Digital Connectivity
26,700 previously unconnected villages now have 4G access, serving over 20 lakh new subscribersState PSC UPSCRelevant for Digital India initiative and rural development questions
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♻️ Green Technology Implementation
Solar-powered towers create India's largest cluster of sustainable telecom infrastructureUPSC Environment Current AffairsKey topic for environment and sustainable development questions
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🎓 Higher Education Expansion
8 IITs expanded with ₹11,000 crore investment: Tirupati, Palakkad, Bhilai, Jammu, Dharwad, Jodhpur, Patna, IndoreUPSC Mains Education PolicyImportant for Education Policy 2020 and higher education infrastructure questions
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🔬 Research Infrastructure Development
Creation of 10,000 new student capacity and establishment of 8 research parks for innovationScience & Tech UPSCRelevant for questions on research and innovation ecosystem in India
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🚄 Railway Infrastructure Projects
₹1,700 crore investment: Sambalpur-Sarla Flyover, Koraput-Baiguda doubling, Manabar-Koraput-Gorapur lineRailways Current AffairsKey for transport infrastructure and economic development questions
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🏥 Medical Education Enhancement
MKCG Medical College Berhampur and VIMSAR Sambalpur upgraded to super-specialty hospitalsHealthcare State PSCImportant for healthcare infrastructure and medical education questions
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🏠 Social Welfare Initiative
50,000 Antyodaya Gruha Yojana beneficiaries receive pucca house sanctions for vulnerable communitiesSocial Welfare Government SchemesRelevant for social justice and welfare scheme questions in all exams
🎓 Expert Analysis
🏗️ Railway Infrastructure Construction Sites
🎓 IIT Expansion Plans and Research Parks
Development overview: Comprehensive visualization of PM Modi's ₹60,000 crore infrastructure transformation across Odisha.
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