BHUBANESWAR: The state cabinet headed by chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday approved a new scheme, Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha (our Odisha new Odisha), whose primary objective is to boost rural infrastructure, especially digital connectivity, and promote the Jagannath culture across the state. The government will spend about Rs 4,000 crore under the scheme from the state budget this financial year.
"Odisha has always been rooted in its culture, tradition and history. Odisha’s Jagannath culture is famous worldwide. In a historic move to preserve our Jagannath culture, protect our local places of worship, and sites of historical significance, provide amenities to our pilgrims and visitors, every gram panchayat can take up works up to Rs 10 lakh under the scheme," Naveen said. .
