PM Modi Launches ₹60,000 Crore Development Projects in Jharsuguda, Odisha

Current Context: On 27 Sept 2025, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹60,000 crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha.

• He commissioned 97,500+ indigenous 4G towers, flagged off the Amrit Bharat Express (Berhampur–Udhna), and launched key railway connectivity projects.
• The PM also announced the expansion of 8 IITs with ₹11,000 crore, launched the MERITE scheme and Odisha Skill Development Project Phase II.
• Healthcare got a boost with super‑speciality upgrades at MKCG Medical College and VIMSAR.
• Additionally, 50,000 families received housing sanction orders under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana.
• These initiatives aim to strengthen connectivity, education, healthcare, skills, and rural welfare, driving Odisha’s growth.

Question:

Q.1 Which train service was flagged off by PM Modi on 27 September 2025 in Odisha?
a) Amrit Bharat Express (Berhampur–Udhna)
b) Shatabdi Express (Bhubaneswar–Delhi)
c) Tejas Express (Bhubaneswar–Mumbai)
d) Humsafar Express (Cuttack–Howrah)

Answer: a) The launch of the Amrit Bharat Express enhances inter-state rail connectivity, supporting economic growth and mobility.