Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today reviewed the progress of the under-construction ‘Kalamandal’ auditorium at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar and discussed plans for upgrading sports infrastructure in Keonjhar district.
The ‘Kalamandal’ auditorium, the largest in Odisha, is being built by IDCO on 9.85 acres near Sainik School at an estimated cost of Rs 173 crore. The complex will feature a 2,000-seat main auditorium and a 500-seat open-air theater, making it ideal for hosting government programs and official meetings.
The Chief Minister directed authorities to expedite construction to ensure completion by May 2026 and stressed the need for comprehensive ancillary facilities, including adequate parking arrangements.
In addition, CM Majhi reviewed six major proposed sports projects for Keonjhar district. These include two modern sports complexes in Ranki and Raikala, a football stadium with indoor and outdoor game facilities at Kali Padia, a modern swimming pool at DN High School premises, an archery academy at Narangpur, and a 100-bed handball sports hostel in Keonjhar.
The meeting was attended by Odia Language, Literature, Culture, and Sports Minister Suryavanshi Suraj, Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Saswat Mishra, Finance Principal Secretary Sanjeev Mishra, Sports Department Commissioner-cum-Secretary Sachin Ramchandra Yadav, Culture Secretary Vijay Ketan Upadhyay, Sports Director Edula Vijay, and senior officials from both departments.
