Odisha faces natural calamities almost every year. The assistance we get from the Centre is mostly for temporary restoration of infrastructure. We have to spend a lot from state's own funds to work for the long-term. This puts too much stress on our finances. Precisely for this reason, Odisha should be considered for special category status.

Development of Kendrapada is now my responsibility. I will personally monitor development of the district.

For cyclone-proof energy infrastructure, we would definitely explore all possibilities, including international support.

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