CM Naveen Patnaik

Vedanta Resources announced an investment of Rs 25,000 crore for the expansion of its aluminium, ferrochrome and mining business in Odisha. The decision to have investment in "Make in Odisha" initiative was made on September 16, after the Vedanta representative met with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik. Vedanta already has the single largest investment of Rs 80,000 crore in the state and its quantum of investment contributes 4% GDP.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik undertook a ground assessment of the works for the indoor athletic stadium project at the Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhubaneswar. “This indoor athletic facility will be a major boost for the development of athletics in India and will become the hub to create champions in coming years,'' stated Patnaik. Notably, the indoor athletic stadium is being built at a cost of Rs 120 crore.

Following a road accident on August 13 in Odisha's Bisamakatak, the CM Naveen Patnaik announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the deceased on August 15. Wishing the speedy recovery to the injured one, the CM also announced to provide free treatment to them. Reportedly, four died and two were injured during a collision between an ambulance and a truck.

Odisha's Puri became the first city in India to provide a 24/7 drinking water supply to the 2.5 lakh population and 2 crore tourists in the city. Inaugurating the ''Drink From Tap'' mission, CM Naveen Patnaik said, ''It's been my dream to provide piped water to every household in Odisha.'' The government has also built 120 drinking water fountains for pilgrims and is looking to increase the mission to 16 cities.