CM Reviews OMC Projects, Stresses Livelihood & Forest Development

11th July 2025: Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, recently conducted a comprehensive review of various initiatives and developmental activities undertaken by the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC). The review meeting focused on the sustainable growth of mineral-rich regions and the socio-economic upliftment of local communities.

ମାନ୍ୟବର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ ମୋହନ ଚରଣ ମାଝୀ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଖଣି ନିଗମର ବିଭିନ୍ନ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମର ସମୀକ୍ଷା କରିଛନ୍ତି। ଖଣି ଅଞ୍ଚଳରେ ଜଙ୍ଗଲ ସମ୍ପଦର ଅଭିବୃଦ୍ଧି, ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଉନ୍ନୟନମୂଳକ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଜରିଆରେ ସ୍ଥାନୀୟ ଲୋକଙ୍କ ଜୀବିକା ସୃଷ୍ଟି ଉପରେ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱ ଦିଆଯିବାର ଆବଶ୍ୟକତା ରହିଛି ବୋଲି ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଏହି ଅବସରରେ କହିଛନ୍ତି । pic.twitter.com/KAY3BdeFbO

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During the session, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to prioritize the development of forest resources in mining areas while simultaneously implementing livelihood-generating activities. He highlighted the importance of creating long-term benefits for people living in and around mining zones through inclusive, eco-friendly development models.

“It is essential to ensure that the natural wealth of our state, especially in mining belts, contributes meaningfully to the livelihood and well-being of local communities,” the Chief Minister stated.

Key areas of discussion included:

• Afforestation and environmental restoration in mining-affected regions
• Skill development programs to empower youth and enhance employment opportunities
• Community-based projects aimed at improving health, education, and infrastructure
• Transparent and accountable mining practices that align with environmental norms

Shri Majhi also directed officials to design and implement projects that strike a balance between economic growth and ecological preservation. He stressed that mining activities should not only focus on resource extraction but must also act as a catalyst for local development.

The review comes as part of the government’s broader commitment to ensuring that natural resources are harnessed responsibly, with a strong focus on people-centric governance.

This proactive approach underlines Odisha’s vision of transforming its resource-rich areas into hubs of sustainable development and prosperity, ensuring that the benefits of growth reach every citizen, especially those in the most impacted regions.