Minor Boy Trapped In Rock Crevice For Hours, Rescued After Gruelling Operation In Odisha
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Summary
The incident occurred between 11:30 am and 12 noon near Kanipada village under Odagaon police limits, when the boy had ventured into the forest at Baunsagadia to collect honey: Reports
Key Facts
Type Research
Source Deccan Chronicle
Published Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right