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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked the 79th Independence Day with a sweeping announcement to form 21 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) in the state, alongside ambitious infrastructure projects covering roads, ports, and urban growth. The move is aimed at accelerating development in regions where only 17% of the population currently lives in urban areas.
While addressing the gathering during the state-level Independence Day function in Bhubaneswar on Friday, CM Majhi said the new NACs will be strategically located to drive rapid growth and improve civic facilities. The councils will focus on upgrading sanitation, wate...