Bridging Roads, Empowering Tribes

The Majhi government has infused new momentum into rural and tribal development strengthening connectivity, upgrading services, and bringing Odisha's indigenous communities to the heart of its growth agenda

- SOURABH SEN

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's government has prioritised uplifting Odisha's rural hinterlands and transforming tribal lives. The past year has seen impressive convergence between rural development schemes and ambitious tribal welfare programmes—driving inclusive growth.

Connecting the Last Mile

Odisha's Rural Development Department is advancing allweather connectivity. The flagship Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana — via Connecting Missing Road Links (CMRL), Connecting Unconnected Villages in Difficult Areas (CUVDA), and Transferred Road Improvement Programme (TRIP) — has significantly improved access to unconnected, underserved villages this year.