Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha
New scheme launched.
This topic of “Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha” is important from the perspective of the UPSC IAS Examination, which falls under General Studies Portion.
What
- Scheme’s Name: “Our Odisha, new Odisha”
- Type: State government scheme
How
Foundation
- Builds on ‘Ama Gaon, Ama Bikash’: Translating to “Our village, our development,” this successful initiative was a game-changer in 2019.
- Execution: Chief Minister Patnaik directly interacted with people, both in panchayats and through videoconferencing, to understand their needs and aspirations.
- Project Sanction: Projects were sanctioned based on the genuine needs expressed by the rural population.
New Scheme Details
- Funds Allocation: The scheme allocates funds for various projects based on suggestions from the rural population, which constitutes 80% of the state’s population.
- Interaction Medium: Video conferencing continues to be a crucial medium for interaction.
- Every Village Benefits: Every village is ensured at least one project, with a budget limit of Rs 10 lakh per project.
- Project Types: The scheme covers a diverse range of projects, including:
- Strengthening internet connectivity
- Developing playgrounds
- Establishing science parks
- Creating training facilities
- Establishing work hubs
- Setting up skill centers for rural entrepreneurs
- Bridging gaps in education infrastructure
- Providing banking facilities
- Enhancing digital infrastructure at the village level
Who
Initiative By
- Odisha Government: The ‘Ama Odisha’ scheme is an ambitious initiative driven by the Odisha government, aimed at transforming rural communities and fostering development from the grassroots up.
