Sambalpur: Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra along with Hemant Sharma, Principal Secretary, Skill Development and 5T Secretary V K Pandian today reviewed the various transformational and developmental initiatives in Sambalpur. The officials first visited Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology in Burla and reviewed the various transformational works of the institute. They also visited the Integrated Infrastructure Complex and Lady Lady Lewis Girls High School that is being transformed under the 5T High School Transformation Program.
The senior officials paid a visit to the Samaleswari temple and reviewed the redevelopment works initiated under the Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economy Initiatives (SAMALEI) scheme. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has ordered for completion of the redevelopment as early as possible. The Government has taken up the redevelopment project at a cost of around Rs 250 crore that would be spent for beautification of the temple, development of a heritage corridor, state-of-the-art amenities for pilgrims and improved access to the shrine. The Mahanadi river front is also being developed.