India, June 3 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 15 developmental projects worth Rs 205 crore in Deogarh district.

Among the major initiatives, the Chief Minister inaugurated a newly constructed 300-bed hospital in the district.

During his visit to the district, CM Majhi also announced a financial assistance package worth 41.17 crore for kendu leaf pluckers and binders across the state. As part of this package, each kendu leaf plucker will receive 160 for slippers, 200 for storage cloth, and 100 for hats of pluckers and seasonal staff. Additionally, each binder will get 700 for mosquito nets and blankets. The scheme is expected to benefit around 9 lakh kendu leaf pluckers, binde...