A meeting convened by MP RK Jena on Friday reviewed the progress of the projects undertaken in last two years under his constituency.
Besides district Collector Pramod Das, CDMO BS Pani and other officials of the line departments were present.
Jena stressed on the acceleration of schemes pertaining to irrigation, water evacuation, health, education, rural water supply, agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and veterinary. He also emphasised on the implementation of schemes under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna.
It was informed that `239 crore Central fund under various programmes is available with the district. Jena emphasised on proper utilisation of funds as early as possible.
He reviewed the progress of works of rail over bridges at Tamulia and Soro and directed the PWD to expedite the pace.
He also focused on slum settlement in urban areas, construction of stadium, community centre, Kalyan Mandap in each block and Anganwadi centre in each panchayat.
Most significantly, he directed the RWSS Department to utilise the unspent amount that was lying with the department before the 14th Finance Commission allotment.
“`27crore is lying with the RWSS department. The amount should be fully spent and there shouldn’t be any drinking water crisis,” said Jena.
In the meeting the other important issues which figured for discussion were shifting Baleswar jail to the outskirts of the town, ring road construction in Baleswar town and an over bridge at Pejagala in Basta constituency.
“In the current financial year, the budgetary provision has been made for the ring road around Baleswar town and at the same time, `46 crore has been sanctioned for a bridge at Pejagala. The Works Department has been directed to expedite the procedural works so that the foundation stone can be laid by November. Further, for relocating the Baleswar jail from the present location, two patches have been identified. The administrative works are in progress,” informed Jena.