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Prime Minister Modi Lays Foundation for IIT Bhilai’s ₹1,200 Crore Expansion, Elevating State’s Tech Ambitions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for IIT Bhilai’s ₹1,200 crore Phase B expansion, aimed at boosting AI, biotech, and sustainable energy research in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district. The project will add 500 student seats, advanced labs, and an expanded incubation centre to foster 150 startups, generating 6,000 jobs by 2030. With 20,000 scholarships for SC/ST students, the initiative seeks to bridge the state’s urban-rural tech divide while countering underdevelopment in Maoist-affected areas.

PM Modi’s Jharsuguda Visit Ignites Development Drive: Union Minister Jual Oram Hails PM’s Affection for Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 34th visit to Odisha on September 27, 2025, has sparked a wave of optimism in Jharsuguda, with projects worth over ₹60,000 crore inaugurated across railways, telecom, healthcare, and education. Union Minister Jual Oram hailed the PM’s deep affection for the state, while CM Mohan Charan Majhi called it a “double bonanza” coinciding with Seva Paksha. From BSNL’s indigenous 4G rollout to new IIT expansions and semiconductor units, the visit is being seen as a blueprint for Odisha’s prosperity and youth empowerment.