Bhubaneswar: As per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to CM (5T) V K Pandian visited Cuttack District to review the progress of various developmental works in the district and redressal of public grievances, said an official press release.
Pandian reviewed the progress of ongoing mega piped water supply schemes at a cost of Rs 1,258 crore in Athagarh, Tigiria, Tangi Choudwar, Narsinghpur, Baramba, Mahanga and Nischintakoili blocks; the projects will be operationalised in phases from Jan 2024 onwards. He directed the officials to ensure the completion within the timelines.
He discussed the development of Dhabaleswar Temple of Athagarh, Bhattarika Temple of Baramba, and Pragalapitha Temple of Narsinghpur. He directed the administration to consult the temple committee and local people while preparing the DPR for temple development. The focus will be on the development of facilities for the pilgrims.
He visited CHC Hospital and Dialysis Centre at Narsinghpur and interacted with the doctors, staff, patients and attendants for its further development.
During the day he participated in the public grievance meetings at Athagarh, Narsinghpur, Choudwar and Nischintakoili. He interacted with the public regarding their grievances. He emphasised that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gives top priority towards citizen grievances and assured early resolution of the petitions submitted.
In Choudwar, he discussed the re-development of the OTM area as an industrial hub and sought the cooperation of the local people
He interacted with the students of different Junior and Degree Colleges of Cuttack District at the Upper Baliyatra Ground, Cuttack. He informed them about Chief Minister having sanctioned Rs 63 crore for the inclusion of all Colleges of Cuttack District under 5T transformation project. He motivated the students to set their goal high and work hard to realise their dreams and assured them all support from the State Government.
Special Secretary to CM R Vineel Krishna, RDC Suresh Dalei, Collector B S Chayani and other district-level officials accompanied him during the visit.
