Bhubaneswar: As per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman V K Pandian visited Bhadrak on Wednesday and reviewed the progress of various developmental works in the district and interacted with general public.
Pandian reviewed the progress of development work at Akhandalamani Temple in Aradi taken up at a cost of Rs 48 crore.
During the visit, he also reviewed the progress of Major projects – Mega PWS Project for Chandbali at a cost of Rs 893 crore; Bhadrak Ring Road at a cost of Rs 100 crore; construction of Integrated Instream Storage Structure at Akhuapada at a cost of Rs 480 crore; construction of New DHH & MCH and 100 Bedded Super Speciality Hospital at Bhadrak at a cost of Rs 164 crore.
The 5T Chairman also reviewed the progress of construction of Chudamuni Harbour in Basudevpur taken up at a cost of Rs. 47 crore; Puruna Bazar to Guzidahara via Maa Bhadrakali Temple at a cost of Rs. 41 crore; and development of Dhamara Jetty at a cost of Rs. 27 crore, official sources said.
Later, Pandian also reviewed the progress of three important bridges – Bridge over Salandi River at Dhanakania, Chandbali at a cost of Rs. 80 crfore; Rail Over Bridge at Kenduapada, Bhandaripokhari at a cost of Rs 55 crore and Bridge over River Mantei at Panchuthikiti, Chandbali at a cost of Rs 52 crore. All the three bridges were received as requests during last visit of Pandian to the district.
Some of the other major projects have also been taken up after the previous visit of Pandian to Bhadrak district when he attended the grievance meetings and took feedback from the public.
Pandian also interacted with the public at Aradi, Asurali and Bhadrak Municipality and received the grievances on various issues and assured early resolution.