Bhubaneswar: The state has now started moving forward by promoting the use of modern equipment and new technology. Recently, due to Cyclone Arnab and subsequent heavy rains, engineers and officers of the Public Works Department succeeded in making roads and bridges in a large area passable within just 72 hours, which is a major achievement for the government.
Based on this achievement, Minister of Public Works, Law and Excise, Prithviraj Harichandan has advised departmental officers and engineers to complete all ongoing road, bridge and building projects in the state within the stipulated time frame.
On Tuesday, Minister Harichandan chaired a review meeting held at the Convention Centre Conference Hall in Lok Seva Bhawan and reviewed 20 building projects, 12 road projects, 11 bridge projects and 26 other important projects worth more than Rs 50 crore underway in the state.
In the meeting, the Minister emphasised the current status of the projects and resolution of issues like land acquisition, utility shifting, forest land etc., and completion of the projects within the stipulated time frame.
Similarly, in the meeting, the Principal Secretary, Works Department, suggested the use of WAMIS software along with expedited implementation of various processes. In the meeting, discussions were held on ongoing residential projects for employees of the High Court, construction of a new office building for the Advocate General, construction of Jajpur Administrative Building, construction of Cuttack District Magistrate’s Office and new building, construction of Odisha Bhavan in New Delhi, construction of a new residential project for Raj Bhavan, construction of a new hostel and residential building at Gopabandhu Academy, construction of Ayurvedic Medical College in Mayurbhanj, new Bayanika Bhavan, construction projects for Dhenkanal, Bhadrak and Jagatsinghpur Medical Colleges, construction of High Level Bridge at Talcher on the Brahmani River, High Level Bridge at Salepur on the Mahanadi, High Level Bridge at Jaleswar on the Subarnarekha River, progress in construction of Berhampur Ring Road, 6-lane road on Cuttack Ring Road and progress of Marsaghai-Jambo road in Kendrapara district.
In addition, the Minister reviewed the progress of SCB Clinical and Residential Building under OBCC, Ravenshaw Collegiate School Building, MLA Colony, GA Quarters, Jayadeva Bihar-Nandankanan Road, Jagannath Ballav Parking in Puri, Samang Parking, Multi-car Parking at Digbareni, Second High Level Bridge over Kathajodi River, Upgradation of Mahima Gadee Joranda, Upgradation of Maa Sarala Temple, Construction of Stadium and Sports Academy in Jajpur, Construction of a new bridge over Brahmani River in Rourkela, Beautification of riverbank near Vedavyas Temple, Upgradation of Maa Tarini Temple, Construction of second bridge over Baitarani River in Anandpur, Keonjhar, and High Level Bridge Project over Ong River in Dunguripalli Block of Subarnapur district.
After the meeting, Minister Harichandan informed the media that a three-day think tank will be organised in the state soon with various experts and intellectuals to further strengthen the road network of the state. The meeting was attended by OBCC Managing Director Anupam Saha, Special Secretary and Chief Engineer Eng. Sameer Hota, Chief Engineer (Civil and Roads) Eng. Satyabrat Behera, Chief Engineer Eng. Dhyanchand Mohanty, Chief Engineer (Building) Eng. Priyabrat Samantaray, OSD Eng. L. K. Padhi, Chief Engineer Eng. Jyoti Ranjan Satpathi, Additional Secretary Pradeep Kumar Sahu, Dhilaranjan Behera, Chief Engineer and others.
