April 30, 2025

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik hails schemes amid freebie debate

Amid the ongoing debate over freebies by political parties, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said his government’s social welfare measures such as Kalia, a cash incentive programme for farmers, and the Re 1/kg rice scheme for the poor have empowered the marginalised sections.

Source: Bhubaneswar News, Latest Bhubaneswar News Headlines & Live Updates – Times of India