Why in News?
Odisha showcases progress under 'Vikash ki Lahar, Gaon se Sahar' with 1 crore women financially empowered, 23.46 lakh women gaining new identity, strengthened nutrition for girls/mothers/children, support for economically weaker families, 3.46 crore beneficiaries of health scheme, 5 lakh pucca houses, 3 crore beneficiaries of food security, ₹4,870 crore for urban development, dairy farmer support, ₹13,000 crore input assistance for 19 lakh farmers, CM-KISAN benefits for 51 lakh farmers, 3 crore beneficiaries of Annapurna Yojana, irrigation for 2.78 lakh hectares, reservations in professional education, 44,875 Shishu Vatikas, 2,200 schools strengthened, tribal student benefits, ₹6,000 crore for power infrastructure, rural electricity connections, 9,000 km roads and 57 bridges, 2.52 lakh employment opportunities, and 57 lakh beneficiaries of social security pension.
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