As per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman Kartik Pandian visited Sundargarh district on Monday to review the progress of various developmental works in the district..
Pandian participated in the Nua-O Programme being organised at the Sports Hostel Complex in Bhawanipur and interacted with students of all colleges of the district.
He reviewed the progress of ISS at Bhasma on river Ib at a cost of Rs 262.5 crore and ISS at Fulbari on river Sapei at a cost of 123.75 crore. These were sanctioned based on petitions received from locals during his visit to the district in March 2023.
Later, he reviewed the progress of mega lift irrigation projects at Semina, Riughat, Khairidihi and Satara at a cost of Rs 232 crore..
The 5T Secretary reviewed the progress of development of other major temples such as Vedvyas Temple at Rourkela, Shiva Temple at Ghoghar, and Shiva temple at Belsarac.
He also reviewed the progress of railway over bridge at Rajgangpur at a cost of 48.11 crore. This was pending for the last 10 years.
Pandian also took stock of the progress of various mega PWS and other development projects in the district and directed the officials to ensure their completion as per timelines.