5T Secretary Reviews Progress of Various Development Projects in Keonjhar Dist on Second Day 

Bhubaneswar: On the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian has reviewed the progress of various development projects in Keonjhar district.

On his second day visit to the district, the 5T Secretary has visited Ghatagaon, Harichandanpur, Banspal, Hatadihi, Keonjhar and Anandapur municipalities to take stock of progress of development projects from the ground level.

In addition, he visited various spiritual places and discussed about the improvement there and heard the grievances of the local people. The 5T Secretary also held discussions with Mission Shakti SHG members, farmers, intellectuals and members of various organizations.

On Sunday, the 5T Secretary first visited Sidha matha under Keonjhar municipality. On this occasion, he discussed with the temple committee members, devotees and local people regarding the development of this famous place. He informed that the structure of this Peetha will change very soon.

After that, he went to Dharnidhar sports complex in Shankarpur and visited various new constructions, such as football ground, athletic ground, indoor badminton court, archery ground and indoor gym. He interacted with the players present. He expressed satisfaction after knowing that all are getting good quality training, food and hostel facilities. He advised the district Collector to speed up the plantation work in the campus.

From there, the 5T Secretary visited Ghatagaon directly. After reaching Ghatagaon, he offered prayers at the Maa Tarini Peetha. After discussing with the temple management committee and Dehuri Sevayats, the 5T Secretary informed that the transformation works of Maa Tarini Peetha will be taken up soon.

Then the 5T Secretary addressed a large gathering of farmers, Mission Shakti members and local people at the local mini stadium. On this occasion, he remembered about his old work life. He explained how he got his first posting in Keonjhar district after joining the Odisha cadre and how he first came to see Maa Tarini. He said that Maa Tarini’s Peetha in Ghatagaon will be developed like Puri Srimandir, Taratarini, and Samlei Peetha.

Similarly, the Gundichaghagi waterfall will also be improved. The infrastructure will be built with an eye on the next 500 years and will be completed within 6 months from the start of the work. For this the 5T Secretary sought the cooperation of the local people.

Later, Pandian visited Gonasika Abhimukh under the Bhashanpal block and went to the Education Department working under the SC, ST Development Department, and the Girls High School under it. He was happy to see changes in the school and held discussions with the children. The 5T Secretary announced that two new courses will be started in this school soon.

The 5T Secretary also visited the headwaters of the Baitarani River and Guptaganga and discussed with the officials present regarding their development. He advised the District Collector to prepare a detailed project report (DPR).
From there, the 5T Secretary visited the famous Shiv Peetha Brameshwar temple and offer prayers there. He reviewed the development work of the temple and surrounding areas. Pandian also addressed a gathering of farmers, Mission Shakti members, and the local people there. He assured the people that he would bring all the demands of the local residents to the notice of the Chief Minister and they will be fulfilled on the basis of the official rules and regulations.

From there, the 5T Secretary visited to Kusumoyodi under Harichandanpur block and visited the local women farmers’ market. He expressed happiness after knowing that the women farmers have benefited through the Agricultural Production Cluster (APC) programme and assured that the state government is always ready to support them. After that, went to the Tasar Silk Park Abhimukh in Baghamunda where he saw how the women made various products from tasar silk using various machines. He said that the state government will provide support for the branding and marketing of all the products produced by the center. On this occasion, he said that according to the demands of the local people, the development work of Sitabinji Temple will also be taken up.

The 5T Secretary also visited the Anandpur barrage site and reviewed the ongoing work. He was informed about the ongoing canal work which will provide irrigation potential to around 60,000 hectares in Keonjhar and Balasore districts.

Sports Secretary R. Vineel Krishna, Keonjhar Collector Ashish Thakare, SP Nitin Kusalkar and other senior officials were present during the 5T Secretary’s visit.