Rayagada, Feb. 3 -- Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, visited Rayagada district on Monday and inaugurated the Subhadra Shakti Mela, emphasising the district's efforts in women's empowerment, which is being held at the local GIACR ground from February 2nd to February 8th, 2026.

The Chief Minister also addressed the gathering. More than 1.52 lakh women and girls are part of 12,783 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the area, significantly improving their prospects.

The CM inaugurated 109 projects worth over Rs.600 crore, including 22 projects worth Rs. 238 crore and foundation stones for 87 projects totalling Rs. 366 crore, out of which Rs.37 crore for the Majhighariani temple, during the inauguration of the Subhadra Shakti Mela in Ra...