Bhubaneswar: Secretary (5T) to chief minister VK Pandian took stock of various development projects including schools, temples, sports and irrigation on the first day of his 2-day tour to Sundargarh district.
Pandian visited Gurundia, Bonai, Koira and Biramitrapur blocks of the district today. He went to Government (SSD) Girls’ High School, Gurundia and discussed with the officials and teachers on implementation of 5T School Transformation projects. He then visited the SSD Higher Secondary School and Panchayat Higher Secondary School of Gurundia and interacted with the students at both places. He instructed the district administration to complete the 5T School Transformation work at the earliest and prepare a master plan for school hostel complex at Higher Secondary School.
Then Pandian proceeded to construction site of Biju Setu at Tumkela and reviewed the progress of the work. The project, being executed by the Rural Works Division, Rourkela, will benefit 40,000 people on completion.
The 5T Secretary visited Baneswar Temple in Bonai where he interacted with Sevayats (servitors) and other stakeholders. After taking their suggestions on transformation of the temple, he asked the district administration to prepare a proposal.
Then he went to Mission Shakti Café, Bonai and interacted with the members of the Mission Shakti Group. He also visited Sub-Divisional Hospital and enquired about the facilities and services from the patients. He also visited the hockey training centre and the Biju Park of and asked the district administration to take necessary steps to develop a serene atmosphere inside the park.
He also visited the Govt. High School, Baidpali, Bonai and interacted with the teachers and students on different beneficial educational activities being provided by the school administration and asked the District Administration to make a detailed plan on development of school infrastructure and educational initiatives.
During his visit to Gopabandhu High School of Koira, Pandian discussed with the officials regarding completion of
different incomplete projects and asked the district administration to complete the ongoing work at the earliest.
He then visited the Degree College, Koira and interacted with the faculty and students. asked the college authorities to provide all necessary educational infrastructure at the college for an all-round development and also, advised the district administration to take necessary steps for the welfare of the students, as many of the students are from tribal background.
He then proceeded to the ITI, Koira and reviewed the construction work as well as infrastructure set-up. Then he proceeded to the proposed Smart Park at Biramitrapur. He also went to the proposed Urban Area Water Body Rejuvenation Project there. The project is expected to augment the rejuvenation of different waterbodies in the locality.
Secretary, Sports and Youth Service R Vineel Krishna, Sundargarh district collector Parag Harshad Gavali and other officials were present during the visit of 5T Secretary.