Bhubaneswar: State-level local Self-Government Day will be celebrated from this year. A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra.
According to an official press release, the details of various programs to be organized on the occasion were discussed in the meeting. The Minister suggested that it should be observed in a different way instead of following the usual pattern.
On the occasion various projects will be dedicated in all 115 ULBs of the state, various competitions will be organized and awards and certificates will be given to the contestants. In the meeting held in the Minister’s chamber in the State Assembly Housing and Urban Development department Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, Special Secretary Debashis Singh, Additional Secretary Rabindra Kumar Sahu, Addl Commissioner BMC Subhendu Sahu and other departmental officers were present.
After the meeting, the Principal Secretary Padhee discussed with the Commissioners and Executive Officers of all ULBs including 5 Municipal Corporations through VC and directed to make all arrangements .She also advised to celebrate the Local Self Govt Day successfully by involving everyone with determination and sincerity.
