President Murmu Inaugurates Key Projects in Rourkela
Planetarium, tribal museum and smart control centre launched to boost development
- President inaugurates multiple projects in Rourkela
- Focus on science, culture and urban governance
- Highlights role of tribal welfare in development
- Calls for collective effort towards Viksit Bharat
GG News Bureau
Rourkela, 21st April: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated a series of development and cultural projects in Rourkela, Odisha, aimed at boosting scientific awareness, urban governance and preservation of tribal heritage.
The President inaugurated a Planetarium and Science Centre, along with the Nirmal Munda Parivesh Path, at a public function. She also later launched a Tribal Museum and an Integrated Command and Control Centre in the city.
Addressing the gathering, Murmu highlighted the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of Sundargarh, noting its forests, rivers and vibrant tribal traditions.
She said Rourkela, as a cosmopolitan city, has played a key role in promoting Odisha’s art, literature, culture and sports.
The President stressed that national progress depends on the development of all sections of society, particularly tribal communities.
She noted that both the Centre and the state governments are working on multiple schemes to accelerate growth in tribal-dominated regions like Sundargarh.
Murmu urged citizens to actively participate in nation-building and support those who are left behind, emphasising the importance of compassion and collective progress.
Highlighting India’s development goals, she said the country is moving towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, while Odisha is set to mark 100 years of its formation in 2036.
She added that achieving this vision will require the combined efforts of farmers, workers, tribal communities, youth and all sections of society.
