April 11, 2025 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin a significant two-day visit to Odisha starting today, April 11, 2025. The visit is part of a broader push to expand healthcare access and boost urban infrastructure development ahead of upcoming elections.
During his time in Odisha, Prime Minister Modi will be in Cuttack to officially launch the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in the state. The ambitious initiative is expected to extend healthcare coverage to millions of economically vulnerable citizens across Odisha. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on families by covering medical expenses for serious illnesses and hospitalization.
The event in Cuttack will be attended by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi, along with senior health officials and central government representatives. The launch is being seen as a major milestone in Modi’s ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s public healthcare system and improve access to affordable medical services.
Following the Odisha visit, the Prime Minister will travel to Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a range of development projects worth over ₹3,880 crore. These projects are primarily focused on enhancing urban infrastructure, public services, and transportation facilities in the ancient city, which has seen rapid development under Modi’s leadership.
Key infrastructure projects include the construction of new flyovers, underpasses, and improvements to road connectivity aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving daily commutes for residents. Additional public utility upgrades and sanitation enhancements are also part of the project portfolio, underscoring the government’s commitment to modernizing the city while preserving its cultural heritage.
This two-city tour highlights the Modi administration’s dual focus on healthcare reform and infrastructure development, two pillars that are expected to play a pivotal role in shaping public perception ahead of the next general election. The visits are also likely to strengthen BJP’s outreach in both eastern India and Uttar Pradesh, strategically significant states in the national political landscape.
