Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 39 crore for the construction of three mega bridges in Bargarh district.
About 7.25 lakh people of the district will benefit from these three new bridges, according to an official release issued by the CMO.
The Chief Minister has expressed his hope that the new bridges will contribute to the development of social facilities and economic growth in the district along with transportation facilities.
It is worth noting that on the directions of the Chief Minister, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian had visited the district in June to take stock of progress of various developmental projects. He also met the common people and heard their grievances.
Pandian informed the Chief Minister about the demands of the people at different places. Later, the Chief Minister sanctioned Rs 39 crore for the construction of three new large bridges in Bargarh district.
Among the three sanctioned bridges, there is one major bridge at Barpali. A bridge will be constructed over the Zealot canal of Barpali.. Rs 15 crore rupees will be spent on this 120 meter long bridge. It will connect Bargarh and Barpali. block headquarters as well as communication facility to the district headquarters. This will benefit about 2.25 lakh people. Similarly, Rs 12 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of a 60 meter long bridge over the canal towards Bargarh municipality. It will connect Barpali and Bheden block headquarters with Bargarh district headquarters. About 2.50 lakh people will benefit from it. The third bridge will be built on a Sarala cancel. Rs 12 crore has been sanctioned for this 150 meter long bridge. It will connect Bhatli block headquarters to Bargarh and Attabira block headquarters. This will benefit 2.50 lakh people.