Bhubaneswar: Odisha government will take up development of several temples in Sambalpur district.
Secretary (5T) to chief minister VK Pandian on the second day of his visit to the district on Sunday went to the temples in different blocks and took stock of their condition and available facilities so that steps can be taken for their development.
Pandian offered prayer at Maa Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur and reviewed the progress of development project. He directed the officials to ensure that the project is completed by December.
Later, he visited Huma Temple in Maneswar block and interacted with the temple committee members, priests and public on development of the pilgrim facilities. He also visited the Jagannath and Panch Khanda temples in Rairakhol. He directed the district administration to prepare a plan for development of the facilities.
Pandian went to Santkabi Bhima Bhoi Prapti Pitha in Madhupur under Rairakhol block. He discussed development of the facilities there during his interaction with followers of Mahima Dharma. He also visited the Santkabi Bhima Bhoi Smruti Pitha in Kandhara and reviewed facilities for the pilgrims.
The 5T secretary interacted with the weavers community and heard their grievances. He directed the district administration to process all the pending applications on priority.
He inspected the Kadaligad Mega PWS site to inspect the water treatment plant. The project, which is coming up with an estimated cost of Rs 108 crore, aims at providing safe drinking water to 115 villages. He participated in the public grievance redressal meeting in Rairakhol.
Pandian also visited the 5T High School in Daincha under Naktideul block and interacted with the students and staff. He appreciated the development of the facilities like smart classrooms, e-library, science labs etc. He also met Mission Shakti federation members, staff and groups and heard their grievances.
R Vineel Krishna, special secretary to CM; Suresh Kumar Dalai, RDC, ND, Sambalpur; Deepak Kumar, IG; Ananya Das, Collector; Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo, SP and senior officials accompanied Pandian during the visit.
