Bhubaneswar: Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian on his second day of visit to Mayurbhanj district on Saturday reviewed the progress of ongoing mega piped water supply schemes and multi-village piped water schemes.
The projects are being constructed at a cost of Rs.2,127 crore in Bangriposi, Samakhunta, Kuliana, Suliapda, Morada, Rasgovindpur, Betnoti, Udala, Gopabandhu Nagar, Kaptipada, Tiring, Bahalda, Jamda, Rairangpur, Saraskana, Bisoi blocks. The projects will be operationalised in phases from October onwards.
He directed the officials to ensure the completion within the timelines. Pandian also reviewed the ongoing Subarnarekha Irrigation project works. Currently, 20,000 acre in Betnoti block is covered, which will increase to 72,000 acre in the coming years, while 11,000 acre in Badasahi will be covered.
He also reviewed the progress of ongoing Mega Lift Irrigation Projects at a cost of Rs. 179 Crores that will irrigate 14,910 Ac in Kuliana, Betnoti and Saraskana Blocks which are in Tender Stage and directed the officials to ensure completion within the timelines.
Pandian also reviewed the progress of various road projects at a cost Rs.245 crore in Bangriposi, Moroda and Udala blocks. He reviewed the progress of Ama Hospitals in Bangriposi, Morada, Betnoti and Udala blocks.
During the day, he participated in the public grievance meetings at Bangriposi, Morada, Betnoti and Udala. He interacted with the public regarding their grievances. He conveyed that Hon’ble Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gives top priority towards citizen grievances and assured early resolution of the petitions submitted.
He interacted with Mission Shakti Groups at Baripada and assured them support from the government for their activities. He visited the Mission Shakti Cafe in Baripada and appreciated their initiative.
Special Secretary to CM R Vineel Krishna, IG Himansu Lal, Collector Vineet Bhardwaj, SP Batula Gangadhar and other district level officials accompanied him during the visit.
