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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday voiced criticism over recent changes to the 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' programme guidelines.
BJD MLA Arun Sahoo expressed concerns that while villagers previously had their project proposals go directly through the Panchayat Samiti to Zilla Parishad for necessary approval, current discussions in the Gram Sabha now require Panchayat Samiti approval.
Sahoo also mentioned that despite promised substantial investments, the funds allocated per panchayat have dwindled to between Rs 7 lakh and Rs 8 lakh, compared to the Rs 50 lakh allocations made under the 'Ama Odisha, Nabina Odisha' sche...