Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled ambitious plans for Malkangiri, including a Rs 40 billion cement factory to provide 2,000 local jobs. During a three-day visit, he outlined his vision to industrialize Malkangiri and enhance its role in Odisha. The cement plant is a key project, supported by infrastructure initiatives like a six-lane highway connecting Malkangiri to Tiring, rail links to Jeypore and Bhadrachalam, and an express highway to Gopalpur port. The Malkangiri airport, already operational, will soon is fully functional, boosting regional connectivity. Over 50,000 people attended the Malyabanta Mahostav, featuring tribal dances like Lavani and Chhau.