Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday directed the officials to speed up plans for the development of modern facilities for the residents of urban areas in the state.
While reviewing the work of Housing and Urban Development department at Lok Sabha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, the CM emphasised prioritising eligible Odisha residents for selection as beneficiaries of various schemes and employment opportunities.
Majhi highlighted the importance of developing city peripheries to improve infrastructure and facilities for the poor people in the urban areas. Poor people should be provided with necessary amenities so that they can provide service to the city while earning a livelihood for themselves.
The meeting also discussed the Daya West Canal issue in Bhubaneswar, with the CM calling for a proper restoration and beautification plan for the 34 km canal, 16 km of which lies within the city. He stressed the urgent need for Bhubaneswar’s development and its surrounding areas.
Focusing on cleanliness, the Chief Minister advocated for implementing a bio-mining system in all state cities and directed efforts to make Bhubaneswar a model city in cleanliness.
The department presented a 100-day action plan, discussing progress on the metro rail project, Jaga mission, CRUT transport system, cleanliness and city beautification.
The meeting was attended by Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Additional Chief Secretary to CM Nikunj Bihari Dhal, Principal Secretary of the department Usha Padhi, Managing Director of CRUT Arun Bothra, and other senior officials.
