Bhubaneswar, Jan 30: The State Government has stepped up efforts for the development of Kotia in Koraput district, which lies along the Andhra Pradesh border. A comprehensive “Kotia Development” blueprint has been prepared to ensure that people of this tribal-dominated region receive all benefits and services provided by the State Government.
As per the plan, ₹290.44 crore will be invested in the region. The Revenue Department has assigned responsibilities to 20 departments for implementation. On January 17, Revenue Department Additional Secretary Madhusmita Sahu wrote to the concerned departments, stating that following the visit of a delegation led by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari and a high-level meeting chaired by him, an immediate action plan for utilization of the allocated funds should be submitted.
According to official information:
The Agriculture Department will spend Rs1.58 crore to promote vegetable and maize cultivation at around 50 locations.
The Energy Department will invest Rs7.19 crore to provide electricity connections to needy families.
The Forest & Environment Department will spend Rs70 lakh.
The Health Department will spend Rs4.41 crore.
The Home Department will allocate Rs45 lakh.
The Horticulture Department will invest Rs8.25 crore to strengthen livelihoods.
Mission Shakti will receive Rs7 crore.
ORMAS will get Rs1.54 crore.
The Panchayati Raj Department will allocate Rs44 crore.
Rs40.37 crore will be spent on roads and building infrastructure.
The Rural Water Supply Department will invest Rs33.45 crore.
The School & Mass Education Department will allocate