For previous govt houses were a means for publicity, says PM Modi in Balangir rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday launched a slew of central government projects worth over Rs 1,550 crore in Odisha and said they would play a key role in accelerating the state's development.
Affirming the Centre's resolve to expand connectivity in Odisha, he said education, coupled with connectivity, would lead to speedy development and overall progress of all sections of the society.
"I am happy to unveil projects worth Rs 1,550 crore in areas like education, connectivity, tourism and culture," Modi said while inaugurating and laying foundation stone for a series of projects, mainly in the railway sector, at a function here.