Implementation of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (Amrut) Yojana and the Odisha Disaster Recovery Project (ODRP) in the city would be his priority, said new BMC Commissioner Nikhil Pawan Kalyan on Thursday.
Kalyan said he would emphasise on execution of important projects in the city. He said efforts would be taken to resolve the water supply problem under the Amrut Yojana in one month’s time. Similarly, all other Amrut and the ODRP projects would be implemented within three months’ time, he said.
Besides, he said sanitation and cleaning works would be emphasised.
Kalyan is the first IAS officer to be appointed as BMC Commissioner since Brahmapur got municipal status on December 30, 2008.
Members of various social organisations have greeted Kalyan for his new appointment. A representative team of the Sanskar Badi met and greeted the Commissioner and submitted a memorandum to him on Thursday.