Jajpur Will Be Number One District in Odisha: CM Naveen

Bhubaneswar: Jajpur will become the number one district in Odisha and set an example for all, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday.

Inaugurating Jajpur district Mahotsav, the Chief Minister said that today Jajpur is leading the way of development with its heritage. Industry, employment and infrastructure are the new identity of Jajpur today.

“I strongly believe that Jajpur will become the number one district in the state and set an example for all, said the Chief Minister.

Jajpur is the meeting place of many religions, spiritualities and philosophies. The culture of Jajpur reflects various philosophies. Jajpur was once the capital of Odisha. It was the center of religion, literature and culture. Like Hinduism, Buddhism also developed. The Chief Minister said that Ratnagiri, Lalitagiri and Udayagiri have become the center of attraction for Buddhists all over the world.

Paying his obeisance to Maa Biraja, the Chief Minister said that Jajpur is a Shakti Peetha. It has a glorious history. From freedom struggle to art, literature, culture, agriculture, tourism, Jajpur has a special identity, the CM added.

Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian was present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, MLA Pranab Prakash Das said that the Chief Minister has special blessings and love for Jajpur. Today, Jajpur is famous for its development.

Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Jajpur has witnessed rapid development in the field of communication along with the establishment of Kalinga Nagar Steel Complex and Medical College.

Science and Technology Minister Ashok Chandra Panda, Revenue Minister Pramila Mallik, Rural Development Minister Pritiranjan Gharai, MLAs – Amar Prasad Satpathy, Pranab Balabantaray, Ashok Bal and Sunanda Das , and Jajpur Zilla Parishad Chairperson Nalini Prabha Jena were present on the occasion.

This district festival will continue for six days.