5T Secretary Visits 4 More Blocks in Sundargarh to Review Development Projects

Bhubaneswar: On the instruction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian visited four more blocks in Sundargarh district on Sunday to review various development projects.

On his second day in Sundargarh, the 5T Secretary visited Rajgangpur , Hemagari, Balisankara and Tangerpali blocks and reviewed various developmental works there.

As per an official release, Pandian began his visit with offering prayers at the Shiva Temple, Ghoghar in Rajgangpur Block. There he Interacted with Sevayats and other stakeholders and invited suggestions from them on various aspects of transformation of the temple. He asked the authority to take steps for development of the periphery of the temple premises including provision for parking place near temple and. for conducting the development of adequate facilities for conducting annual mela of the temple.

He also instructed to prepare a comprehensive development plan as per the demand of the people including construction of boundary wall, bridge, restoration of old Dharmasala, etc.

The 5T Secretary then visited the Community Health Centre, Rajgangpur which is taken under Ama Hospital Yojana for transformation. He interacted with the doctors and staff of the hospital as well as visiting patients. He reviewed the ongoing development works at the CHC and asked to expedite the ongoing work for timely completion.

He then proceeded to the Railway Overbridge at Rajgangpur to review the progress of construction work. He asked officials to expedite the land acquisition process by removing the bottlenecks & have proper coordination among all stakeholders.

The 5T Secretary also visited Shiva Temple, Belsara under Tangarpali block where he interacted with Sevayats and other stakeholders and took feedback on development of amenities for devotees. He asked the authorities to create a comprehensive development plan involving renovation of temple, construction of children’s park, boundary wall, gateway, staircase, merger of 5 ponds to a water reservoir, boating facility and ropeway connecting two hills, etc.

Pandian also visited the Mission Shakti Café, Hemgiri and Interacted with the members of the Mission Shakti Group.

He then proceeded to the Panchayat Samiti Junior College, Hemgiri.and Interacted with the students, principal and lecturers and asked the college authority to create a comprehensive development plan ,with special focus on smart classrooms, library etc.

The 5T Secretary inspected the beautification work of Kanika Kata Tank at Hemgir. He advised the authority for overall holistic development plan bearing the three broader components – development of rural park with all amenities, beautification of water body, plantation & landscaping.

The 5T Secretary then proceeded to Kukuda Nallah Dam at Deobhubanpur, Balisankara. He interacted with the beneficiaries and asked to formulate an effective plan for its renovation so that full potential is utilized.

He then visited the Govt. SSD Girl’s High School, Tileikani, Balisankara. He interacted with the teachers and staff and asked the authority to ensure adequate staff & manpower at the school at the earliest. He also inspected the educational infrastructure available at the school and advised to maintain the quality of all the infrastructure.

The 5T Secretary visited t Samlei Temple, Sundargarh. He discussed with Sevayats and other stakeholders and invited suggestions from them on various aspects of transformation of the temple. Pandian asked the authority to take steps for development and beatification of the river bank.

During his visit to the Govt. Women’s College, Sundargarh. He discussed with the principal, lecturers and staff about various issues and asked to take immediate steps for provision of smart class, e-library & laboratory.

He also visited Gurlijore Nallah MIP, Sundargarh. and enquired about the purpose and benefits of the project. He asked the concerned authority to take immediate steps for repair, renovation and restoration of canal & dam for better irrigation facility.

At the Parijat Park, Sundargarh, Pandian reviewed availability of different amenities and leisurely activities at the park. For further development of the park, he asked the district authority to prepare master plan and DPR at the earliest.

During his visit, Pandian also met the hostel inmates and coaches of the District Sports Hostel, Sundargarh.