Chhattisgarh: President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Jagannath temple in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 26 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu along with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Governor Ramen Deka on Saturday offered prayers at Jagannath temple, in Raipur.

The president, who is on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh, reached Raipur on Friday.

As part of her visit to Chhattisgarh President Murmu will grace the 4th convocation of IIT, Bhilai on October 26. She will also grace the 3rd convocation of Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Health Science and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh at Raipur.

President Murmu will also release the 9th instalment amount to 70 lakh women under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana of the Chhattisgarh government.

Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Maa Mahamaya airport in Darima village of Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district.

According to a government release, this air, service is expected to usher in a new chapter for millions in Surguja and nearby districts such as Jashpur, Surajpur, Balrampur, Korea, and Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Governor Ramen Deka, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu, and several other dignitaries were present at the inauguration.

Speaking on occasion, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that the airport marks a historic moment for the region and will be providing employment and connectivity to mainstream regions for the people.

The upgrade of the airstrip at Maa Mahamaya Airport in Ambikapur was carried out under the Government of India’s Regional Connectivity Scheme. The airport spans 365 acres and was constructed for Rs 80 crores. It is classified as a 3C VFR category airport, capable of accommodating 72-seater aircraft. The terminal building has been expanded to cater to an estimated capacity of 500,000 passengers annually, as per the release.