Tathya.in, Feb 8, 2010
Bhubaneswar:8/February/2010
Naveen Patnaik has favoured the idea of an exclusive economic package for Western Odisha.
Chief Minister agreeing to the proposal of Ananga Udaya Singh Deo, has asked the Department of Planning & Co-ordination to formulate a detailed proposal.
Mr.Singh Deo, Minister Planning & Co-ordination after reviewing the economic backwardness of the areas of the districts in Western part of the state wanted a special economic package for inclusive growth.
Receiving the proposal, Chief Minister has green signalled the idea and is expecting a concrete proposal for the area, said sources.
Western Odisha is economically backward and poverty level is much more, feel experts.
While the State Government has established Western Odisha Development Council (WODC) for development of the area, much more is needed, feel they.
So in view of the Chief Minister’s OK, the Department of Planning & Co-ordination is busy in formulating such proposal, said official sources.
Mr.Singh Deo has discussed the issue with Satya Prakash Nanda, Development Commissioner.
Minister has also thread bare consultations with R V Singh, Special Secretary in this regard.
Officials expect a Blue Print for inclusive development of Western Odisha soon.
In the meantime move is on to impress upon Planning Commission to favour the 8-year long term plan for KBK.
Mr.Singh Deo has already discussed the issue with Abhijit Sen, Member Planning Commission.
Meeting Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission is on cards.
During 2009 State Government presented a Rs.4550 crore plan for KBK and it is pending with central planning body.
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