Bhubaneswar: The 28th Board of Directors meeting of Rourkela Smart City Ltd took place on Monday, chaired by Development Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg.
The meeting was attended by key officials including Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Department Usha Padhee and CEO of Rourkela Smart City Limited Ashutosh Kulkarni.
During the meeting, the Board reviewed the progress of ongoing projects, addressed significant challenges, and discussed strategies for operational maintenance and revenue generation. Also, key insights were shared on various facets of development, highlighting the commitment of the Rourkela Smart City initiative to enhance urban development and improve the quality of life for residents.
Regarding the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) project, the Board urged M/s BEL to accelerate their efforts to ensure timely completion. About the ‘rOURkela One’ project, a thorough review of the actions undertaken by Rourkela Smart City Ltd demonstrated satisfactory progress, particularly in the construction of the City Command Center (CCC) building and the Tribal Museum building.
The Board engaged in an in-depth discussion about the soft components of the Tribal Museum, focusing on content development, Tribal Huts, artefacts, and shrine crafts. In addition, updates on other ongoing initiatives, including the Big Recreation Park and Vedvyas Heritage Development, were also provided and discussed.