Bhubaneswar: Collaboration between government authorities, and the public is an essential component for holistic development of Bhubaneswar, said Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Sunday.
Addressing a function on 42nd Foundation Day of Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) here today, Mahapatra emphasised the need for strategic urban planning to accommodate Bhubaneswar’s growing population.
“We all need to come together to develop Bhubaneswar, maintain its greenery and improve sewerage and drainage systems to make Bhubaneswar a world-class city,” said Mahapatra, who is also the development authority’s chairperson.
On the occasion, Mayor Sulochana Das underscored BDA’s critical role in making Bhubaneswar an inclusive city and addressing the challenges of climate change, which affect urban development.
Among others, MLA Babu Singh, BDA vice-chairman Dr N Thirumala Naik, Secretary Snigdharani Dhal and president of BDA Karmachari United Forum Samir Mohanty were present on the occasion.
Earlier a free health check-up camp was organised for employees of BDA and more than 1,000 saplings were distributed to city residents at major BDA parks.
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