Bhubaneswar: Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha VK Pandian reviewed the progress of various developmental works in Balangir district and interact with students and general public on Thursday.
Participating in the Nua-O programme, organised at Gandhi Stadium in Balangir town, he interacted with students of colleges of the district. He said Nua-O offers a platform for youngsters to showcase their talent and help them achieve overall personality development in addition to their academic achievements. Citing examples of prominent persons from the district, he asked the students to work hard with self-confidence to achieve success in life.
Pandian reviewed the progress of 650-bed Teaching Hospital at Bhima Bhoi Medical College & Hospital, Balangir constructed with a cost of Rs 305 crore. While the work is in finishing stage, he instructed the officials to complete all remaining works at the earliest.
Later, he also reviewed other major projects in the district including ISS projects at Kukedmal, Patharla, Kursud, Silatkani, Kutasingha at a total cost of 1217 crore; Mega pipe drinking water supply projects in different blocks at a cost of Rs 1312 crore; bypass road at a cost of Rs 176 crore; Patnagarh bypass road at a cost of Rs 140 crore; development of Tusura airstrip at a cost of Rs 65 crore and development of Harishankar Temple at a cost of Rs 26 crore.
Some of the major projects have been taken up after the previous visit of Pandian to the District in August 2023 when he attended the grievance meetings and took feedback from the people.
During the day, he also interacted with the people at Kantabanji Vocational College Playground & RN Singhdeo stadium field, Saintala and received the grievances on various issues and assured early resolution.
