Bhubaneswar: As per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to CM (5T) V K Pandian is on a two-day visit to Cuttack District.
According to an official press release, Pandian on the second of his visit to Cuttack district visited Maa Charchika Temple, Banki, Paramahansanath Shiva Temple at Paramahansa, Cuttack and Madhabananda Jew Temple, Niali where he interacted with Sebayats, Trustee members and the general public regarding development of Temples along with better facilities for the devotees.
He took suggestions on various aspects of transformation of the temples and related pilgrim/ tourist amenities. He directed the district administration to prepare a master plan for development of these temples.
Pandian reviewed the ongoing Mega and other Piped Water Supply projects at a cost of Rs 621 crore in the Banki, Dampada, Baranga, Tangi-Chaudwar, Salipur and Nischinta Koili blocks. He directed that these projects should to be completed in phases as per the timelines starting March 2024.
He interacted with Mission Shakti groups at Cuttack and assured them of support from the government for their activities. He emphasised that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has high priority for women empowerment. He directed the Collector to ensure that loan melas are organised at the panchayat level.
He participated in the public grievance redressal meetings at Banki, Salipur, Niali and Paramahansa. He heard the grievances of the people and assured them that he will bring to the notice of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik all the major issues. He conveyed to the local administration the direction of Chief Minister to ensure redressal of public grievances promptly.
Later, Pandian visited Millet Shakti Café at Barabati Palace, Cuttack. He interacted with the Mission Shakti members managing the café. He appreciated their efforts in providing hygienic food at affordable rates to the customers.
Special Secretary to CM R Vineel Krishna, RDC, Central Division, Suresh Dalei, IG Ashish Singh, Collector & DM, Bhabani Sankar Chayani, DCP Pinak Mishra, SP Cuttack and other district level officials accompanied during the visit.
