Current Affairs - National - Discussion

On July 5, 2025, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that Puri will be upgraded to a municipal corporation, making it the sixth such entity in the state of Odisha. The move is aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure in the historic city, which sees a heavy influx of tourists and pilgrims throughout the year. Puri will now join Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Rourkela as one of the state’s municipal corporations. The government’s decision reflects its commitment to improving urban services, especially in cities of religious and cultural significance, and is part of a broader vision to develop Puri by 2036.