Odisha

Odisha Fast-Tracks Work To Make Malkangiri Airport Operational By Jan 2024, DHH Under Mo Hospital

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: Secretary to CM-Transformational Initiatives (5T) V K Pandian on Wednesday directed for speeding up work to meet the dateline for making Kotelguda airstrip in Odisha’s Malkangiri district functional by January 2024.

He oversaw the construction work of air strip, terminal building and guesthouse, an official release said.

During the second day of his visit to the district, the 5T secretary reviewed the ongoing laying of cable over Gurupriya Bridge. This cable will connect Sub-station at Badapad with 33 KV line. He directed the OPTCL officers to speed up the work and complete the project at the earliest.

At the district headquarter hospital, he lauded the Malkangiri administration and hospital management for winning Kayakalp Award for two consecutive years. He said the hospital will be taken up under Mo Hospital.

Pandian also visited Malikeswar Temple at Malkangiri and directed to prepare a DPR for submission to the Chief Minister for beautification and all round development of the shrine.

At Chitrakonda, he visited the Mission Shakti Café maintained by Gurupriya BLF and appreciated the SHG members for its maintenance and beautification. He also visited the Boys High School there, which was taken up under Transformation of High School under 5T initiatives in the 1st phase, and saw the Atal Tinkering Lab installed at the school.

He proceeded to Manyamkonda and visited the cave of Lord Kanamraj, Balaraj, Potraj and Maa Mutyalama, where Bada Yatra is celebrated every two years. Sincelakhs of pilgrims from the neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh throng the place, Pandian directed to submit the proposal for further development of the cave and its surroundings.

He also directed to submit a plan of action for the development of Mugi Point at Motu, the tri-junction of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

The 5T secretary then visited the SAATHI Centre at Kalimela. This institution was established to provide library, indoor sports facilities and skill development for the local youth. He also heard the grievances of general public. He also visited the Mission Shakti Café maintained by Dharitri Block Level Functionaries and Tama Dora Park there.

On his way back to Malkangiri, he interacted with the committee members of Hari Chand Ashram and Nara Narayan Ashram at Potteru for further development before proceeding to District Library to hear the grievances of general public.

Pandian was accompanied by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Sports & Youth Services, R. Vineel Krishna and Malkangiri Collector Vishal Singh.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

OHRC Seeks Report From Odisha Govt On Mango Kernel Deaths In Kandhamal

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has sent notices to Secretaries of Food &…

November 7, 2024

Why Are Kartik Aaryan’s Parents Scared Of Bollywood?

New Delhi: Even as his recently-released horror comedy ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ continues to mint money…

November 7, 2024

How Delhi Police Cracked Gangrape Of Odisha Researcher; Cop In Guise Of Social Worker, Footage Of 700 CCTVs

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: After over 20 days of investigation and analysing more than 700 CCTV cameras,…

November 7, 2024

‘No Notification Exists’: HC Closes Plea Against 1988 Ban On Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has closed proceedings on a petition challenging the Rajiv…

November 7, 2024

Criticised For Touching His Wife’s Feet, Vikrant Massey Gives It Back To Trollers

Mumbai: ‘12th Fail’ actor Vikrant Massey recently got trolled after pictures of him touching his…

November 7, 2024

Threat Call: Was Shah Rukh Khan Targeted For His Deer-Hunting Dialogue In ‘Anjaam’?

Mumbai: Mumbai Police swung into action immediately after Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan received a…

November 7, 2024

[Watch] Snowfall In Desert For The First Time!

Dubai: The effects of global climate change are being seen in various manifestations across the globe.…

November 7, 2024

Police Case Against Websites Selling T-Shirts With Photos Of Dawood, Bishnoi

Mumbai: When criminals are idolised and used for commercial purposes, police are bound to take action.…

November 7, 2024