CM inaugurates modern bus terminus in S'pur

The much awaited bus terminus was inaugurated on Wednesday by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Ainthapalli in Sambalpur.

The ultramodern bus terminus can be compared with any other bus stand in the State as regards beautification and passenger amenities.

As regards passenger amenities, market complex, food plaza, passenger waiting lounge, rest rooms, changing rooms for both women and men , bus owners office and bus drivers transit room  have been provided in the complex.

That apart, arrangements for arrival and departure of 27 buses at a time have been made from the terminus. Besides, a 10 bedded dormitory with special security arrangements for the passengers have been provided in the terminus.

Among others, State Handicrafts Minister Snehangini Chhuria, Tourism Minister Ashok Panda, MP Nagendra Pradhan, Sambalpur MlA Raseswari Panigrahi, SDA Chairman Bijay Mohanty, District Collector Samartha Barma, District BJD President Dr Pramod Rath, chairman and managing director of Bhusan Power and Steel ltd (BPSl) Sanjay Singhal, executive director Dinesh Yadav and senior officer Gopal Sharma were present.