Odisha seeks higher allocation of funds from Centre for infrastructure development

The new BJP government in Odisha has submitted a memorandum to the Centre seeking the expansion of Paradip port, a second AIIMS at Sambalpur and higher allocation of funds to further accelerate infrastructure development in the State.

The memorandum was submitted by Odisha Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo who attended the meeting of Finance Ministers of the States before the Union Budget. The meeting was chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on June 22.

“The Odisha government memorandum sought higher allocation under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SACI), 2024-25 to further accelerate infrastructure development,” an official release said.