Bhubaneawar November 18: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched distribution of Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) Smart Health Cards in Keonjhar district through video conferencing.
Under this programme 4.2 lakh families in the district can avail the benefits of BSKY smart cards.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also dedicated projects worth Rs 2,037 crore, including inauguration of 142 projects worth Rs 458 crore and laying foundations for 257 projects worth Rs 1,201 crore. The projects include healthcare, education, roads and bridges, sports infrastructure and livelihood projects.
To further accelerate the infrastructure development, the Chief Minister also announced 13 new projects worth Rs 378 crore for the district. This includes a mega poultry farm project worth Rs 36 crore which will benefit 30,000 people from tribal communities in the region.
