Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- The state government will soon launch 'Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana' in Odisha.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this at the inaugural ceremony of 'Subhadra Shakti Mela' at Janata Maidan in the capital city here today.

"There are many poor families in Odisha. These families usually face financial problems to marry off their daughters. The state government will soon launch the Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana for these families. Under the scheme, mass marriages will be organised and the state government will bear all the expenses. It will also provide gifts to the bride," said the Chief Minister.

The state government has made an allocation of Rs 12 crore for this purpose in the Budget proposal fo...