Bhubaneswar: 5T & Nabin Odisha Chairman VK Pandian visited the ongoing Ekamra Development Project at Old Town in Bhubaneswar early Friday morning. During his visit, Pandian directed the officials that the work must go on in full swing to complete the project by the New Year 2025.
Encouraging the project management, Pandian said though the work appears to be mammoth he has full confidence in the team and they can certainly deliver on time.
He inspected all elements of the development plan starting with the north parking zone near the Sanitarium Chhak for bus and car parking, tourist conveniences, vending zone, and the site where the new Lingaraj police station will be constructed.
Focussing on the rehabilitation of the shopkeepers and the vendors, Pandian said that their livelihoods must be ensured in all possible ways.
He visited the alternative road from Kotitirtheswar to Taleswar parallel to the Bindusagar road and reviewed the land requirements and drains. He advised the BMC to hand over balance land wherever required for the construction of drains.
Moving on towards the temple site, he inspected the area behind the Ananta Vasudev Temple, the location of the open Bhajan Mandap and Lingaraj Plaza area. He advised the project management to plan for the foundation of the queue management system in a manner not disturb the landscape during annual requirements like Shivaratri. Scientific management of traffic was also discussed during the review.
To promote a clean environment around the temple, battery-operated vehicles will be used to ferry passengers around the temple.
He also inspected the south side of the Parikrama and OAR, and the alternative bypass road planned near Badheibank chhak.
He advised the concerned officials to plan smooth curves at all crossings and to expedite the land acquisition process. Pandian said the objective of the project is to present a divine experience for the pilgrims. For this, beautiful gardens and designer stonework will be created alongside the Parikrama surrounding the temple.
Principal Secretary (Works); BMC Commissioner; Collector, DCP, MD OBCC, and others were present during the 5T & Nabin Odisha Chairman visit.
