New Momentum in Transformation Process of Swabhiman Anchal as CM Sanctions Rs 101 Cr for 3 Major Bridges
Bhubaneswar: Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri district is making rapid progress in development. Since the construction of Gurupriya Setu, many basic services such as transportation, electricity, drinking water, education, health, telecommunication are available for the residents of the area. Giving a boost to the ongoing transformation process in the region, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has also [...]
Bhubaneswar: Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri district is making rapid progress in development. Since the construction of Gurupriya Setu, many basic services such as transportation, electricity, drinking water, education, health, telecommunication are available for the residents of the area. Giving a boost to the ongoing transformation process in the region, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has also launched Setu Yojana (Socio Economic Transformation & Upliftment) for the social and economic development of Swabhiman Anchal.
Under the new scheme, the State Government has decided to construct three major bridges in Chitrakonda block in the district.
The Chief Minister on Monday sanctioned Rs 101 crore for these projects which will benefit 37,000 in Swabhiman area.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that the bridges will boost communication system and economic growth.
It is worth noting that on the direction of the Chief Minister, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian visited Malkangiri on March 29 and reviewed various projects with hearing the grievances of common people.
The 5T Secretary informed the Chief Minister about the requests of the people in the district. Accordingly, the Chief Minister sanctioned Rs 101 crore for the construction of three new large bridges in Malkangiri district.
One among the three bridges will be constructed over the Khaliagarh canal from Yantri to Dhakpadar road. The government will spend Rs 20 crore for the purpose. The people of Pansput and Yantri Gram Panchayat will be particularly benefited by this. The second bridge will be constructed over Kumudaguda river from Ghanbedha to Kodigandhi road for which Rs 27 crore will be spent. The people of Pansput, Yantri and Andrapalli Gram Panchayats will get benefits due to this. The third bridge will be constructed over the Machhkund river. This will connect the Biseguda to the Yantri. The government will spend Rs 54 crore on the 372 meter long bridge. This will benefit the people of Yantri, Papermetla and Andrapalli Gram Panchayats, according to an official release.
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