Current Affairs - Places - Discussion

Kusunpur, located in the Kendrapada district of Odisha, has been chosen as the state’s first "smart village" under the CSIR initiative aligned with the "Viksit Bharat@2047" vision. The project focuses on improving infrastructure by providing clean drinking water, renewable energy, and sanitation facilities. It also includes climate-resilient structures due to the region’s cyclone vulnerability. Additionally, scientific agricultural methods and skill development programs will be introduced to enhance livelihoods. This initiative aims to make Kusunpur a model for rural development across India by integrating modern technology with community participation.