Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 39 crore for construction of three big bridges in Bargarh district. By this, over 7.25 lakh people of the district would benefit.
Besides, transportation facilities would improve and lead to increase in financial growth.
Notably, on instructions of the Chief Minister, 5T Secretary VK Pandian had on June 26 and 27 toured Bargarh and taken stock of developmental projects.
Out of the three bridges, one is in Barpalli over Gilit Nullah for which Rs 15 crore would be spent. Another bridge would be constructed over Agha Nullah in Bargarh NAC area at a cost of Rs 12 crore. The third bridge is over Sarala Nullah.