Puri Ratha Jatra isn’t just one of the world’s largest religious gatherings - it’s also one of Odisha’s biggest seasonal economic drivers.
> Hotels - Over 100% occupancy with premium room tariffs. Some even converted banquet halls into temporary dormitories to accommodate the surge in pilgrims.
> Restaurants & eateries - Huge rush from lakhs of pilgrims throughout the day.
> Street vendors - Strong sales of food, drinks, souvenirs, and daily-use items.
> Puri Khaja - Sales reportedly crossed ₹100 crore.
> Bada Danda rooftops - Premium viewing seats reportedly rented for ₹50,000+ per chair.
> Auto-rickshaws - Record demand, surge price and continuous trips.
> Buses & transport operators - Packed services and extra trips to handle the crowd.
A celebration of faith that also generates enormous income for thousands of local families.
In a recent interview with News18 Odia, Subroto Bagchi shared a deeply personal decision when asked about his donations.
He said, “We have two daughters, and they told us they don’t want to inherit our money.”
That inspired Subroto Bagchi and his wife, Susmita Bagchi, to dedicate most of their wealth to the service of society.
Their major contributions till date:
> Rs 340 crore for the Cancer Super Speciality Hospital & Palliative Care in Bhubaneswar.
> Rs 212.5 crore for an 800-bed multi-speciality hospital at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
> Rs 55 crore to establish the Bagchi School of Public Health at Ahmedabad University.
What makes the story even more remarkable is that Subroto Bagchi still doesn’t own a car and continues to travel in hired vehicles.
A legacy built not on possessions, but on purpose.
JIFCO is one of IFFCO's most important strategic joint ventures, playing a vital role in securing a reliable supply of phosphate, an essential raw material for the production of complex fertilisers for the farmers of our country.
I arrived in Amman, Jordan, to participate in an important meeting at JIFCO along with Shri Dileep Sanghani Ji, Chairman, IFFCO, and other senior officials. At IFFCO, we remain committed to strengthening our global partnerships and ensuring the uninterrupted availability of high-quality fertilisers to support the agricultural community and contribute to the nation's food security.
@BharatUrvarak@AgriGoI@Dileep_Sanghani@IFFCO_Coop
Today in Amman, Jordan, I participated in the Board of Directors meeting of JIFCO, chaired by H.E. Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Thanibat Al-Akram. Along with fellow board members and the dedicated JIFCO team, we held productive discussions focused on growth of JIFCO alongside strengthening the availability of complex fertilisers to support our farmers and enhance agricultural productivity.
Our collective commitment remains unwavering to ensure a reliable supply of essential fertilisers that empowers farmers and contributes to the nation's food security. Shri Dileep Sanghani Ji, Chairman, IFFCO, was also present during the meeting.
@BharatUrvarak@IFFCO_Coop@Dileep_Sanghani
During my ongoing visit to the JIFCO, Jordan, I visited the JIFCO Plant in Eshidiya, Jordan, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the plant's world-class production processes, robust operational systems, and its significant potential for future growth.
The visit also provided an excellent opportunity to review the progress of our upcoming projects and engage in meaningful discussions with the engineering teams on future expansion plans. Their dedication and collaborative spirit reinforce our confidence in achieving the next phase of JIFCO's development while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.
JIFCO occupies a strategic place in IFFCO's global operations. This, in turn, strengthens IFFCO's commitment to ensuring a dependable supply of quality fertilizers for millions of Indian farmers, contributing to the nation's food security and agricultural prosperity.
Sh. Dileep Sanghani Ji, Chairman, IFFCO was also present along with other senior officials of IFFCO and JIFCO during the visit & interaction. Their collective efforts and leadership continue to drive JIFCO's success.
@Dileep_Sanghani@IFFCO_Coop
I extend my heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji for his encouraging words and inspiring vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”; prosperity through cooperation for the country and as a result IFFCO has once again brought glory to the nation by realising this vision, contributing towards building an Aatmanirbhar Krishi and an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, paving the way for Samruddh Kisan and Viksit Bharat.
Sir, Under the able, visionary and dynamic leadership & guidance of Shri @AmitShah ji, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home and Cooperation, IFFCO has regained its position as the world’s leading cooperative among the Top 300 Global Cooperatives.
This achievement is a true reflection of the strength and resilience of India’s cooperative movement powered by the spirit, unity, and tireless efforts of millions of farmers who form the backbone of IFFCO. Through continuous innovation, farmer empowerment, and the promotion of sustainable agriculture especially through the innovation of Nano Fertilisers IFFCO remains deeply committed to strengthening the farmers, agriculture and cooperative movement and contributing to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi.”
Together, we reaffirm our dedication to empowering farmers, advancing self-reliance in agriculture, and building a prosperous and developed Bharat.
@PMOIndia@AmitShahOffice@MinOfCooperatn@JPNadda@ChouhanShivraj@Dileep_Sanghani @IFFCO_PR @icacoop
Thank you very much, Naveen Sir. 🙏
My father-in-law, who served as a senior bureaucrat, has always spoken so highly of you, your leadership and your governance of Odisha.
It feels truly poetic that this victory has come during Mahaprabhu Jagannath’s sacred Rath Yatra. I hope to return to Puri soon, experience the divine celebrations and seek Mahaprabhu’s blessings at the Jagannath Temple.
Thank you once again, Sir. Your wishes mean a great deal to me. 🙏