Berhampur: Secretary to CM (5T)V K Pandian, who is on a three-day tour of Ganjam district, made a surprise visit to neighbouring Gajapati to review the progress of the grievance petitions received during his last visit.
Pandian reviewed the progress on the Biju Expressway survey work and discussed the 4-lane by pass road in Parlakhemundi. He asked officials to expedite the land acquisition process.
The 5T secretary reviewed Chheligada Irrigation project with special focus on the periphery development affected villages. Various project components were approved for periphery development at a cost of Rs 10.2 crore. He asked for expediting the tender process for Sanskruti Bhawan at Parlekhamundi sanctioned at a cost of Rs 6.14 crore and minor irrigation projects at Krushna Sagar ( Rs 3.14 cr), Ramsagar (Rs 3.50 cr), Gajapati sagar (Rs 1.4 cr).
He also reviewed the progress of works worth Rs 11 crore sanctioned to various colleges for smart classrooms, science labs and Rs 18.45 crore for development of various religious and community buildings. He directed that the works should be completed by October.
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Pandian chaired the review meeting attended by Special Secretary to CM Vineel Krishna, Collector S Pradhan and senior officials of the district at 6.30 am. Later, he left for Ganjam district to continue with the public grievance meetings for the day. He is scheduled to address people and hear complaints at KSUB College Sports Ground in Bhanjanagar, Mini Stadium in Sorada, Aska Science College, Lunighati Playground in Polosara and RCM Science College Ground in Khallikote.
In view of the ink attack in Puri’s Satyabadi, people attending the event in Ganjam district are being barred from carrying water bottles to the venue. Security has been tightened and thorough checking being carried out after the Friday’s tension following Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahi’s visit to his constituency, opposing the bureaucrat, sources said.
