Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will dedicate the renovated birthplace of Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das at Suando village in Puri district on February 23.
On the direction of the Chief Minister, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian on Friday visited the birthplace of the great freedom fighter at Suando and reviewed the redevelopment of the village.
Utkalmani’s village Shiva temple ‘Lokeshwar Shiva temple’ was in a dilapidated condition. On the request of people of Suando, the temple has been renovated by the State Government. The pratishtha ustav of the temple was held today. The 5T Secretary participated in the ceremony.
Later, the 5T Secretary also reviewed the renovation work of the Sathighara, Dhinkisala and other places of Utkalamani. He also took stock of the renovation work of the village pond and museum.
The 5T Secretary expressed his satisfaction over the development works in Suando.