Question: Projects worth ——— crores were unveiled in the recent visit to Odisha by PM Narendra Modi.
(a) Rs. 1,500 crore
(b) Rs. 1,330 crore
(c) Rs. 1,220 crore
(d) Rs. 1,660 crore
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- In his State visit to Odisha on 15 January 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled various developmental projects worth over Rs. 1,500 crore.
- In Balangir PM Narendra Modi dedicated Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) Jharsuguda to the Nation. The MMLP will make Jharsuguda the prime hub of logistics in the region. Giving a boost to rail projects. Mr. Modi inaugurated the Balangir-Bichhupali railway line built at an estimated cost of Rs. 115 crore.
- The PM also dedicated to the nation, the new bridge over Nagavali River, Doubling of Railway Lines between Barpali-Dungaripali and Balangir-Deogaon and Electrification of 813 km of Jharsuguda-Vizinagaram and Sambalpur-Angul line.
- The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Odisha’s Sonepur at an estimated cost of Rs.15.81 crore.
- Mr. Modi also inaugurated restoration and renovation work of Ranipur Jharial group of monuments in Balangir & Asurgarh Fort in Kalahandi.
Links:
http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-visits-balangir-launches-development-projects-worth-rs-1500-crore-for-odisha/?comment=disable
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-narendra-modi-unveils-slew-of-projects-worth-over-rs-1550-cr-in-odisha/articleshow/67537201.cms
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/modi-unveils-slew-of-projects-worth-over-rs-1550-cr-in-odisha/article25998805.ece