A world class transport nagar will be set up soon on the city outskirts and every possible help will be provided for that. The transport industry is a necessity for the development of the State and the country, said Bhubaneswar (North) MlA Priyadarshi Mishra at the 31st foundation day of Bhubaneswar Goods Transport Association (BGTA) here.
To make Bhubaneswar a Smart City in reality, the city should be made free from big trucks and other heavy vehicles. After construction of the Transport Nagar the city’s transport system will be streamlined for the benefit of the residents, said Mishra and city Mayor Ananta Naryan Jena.
The Transport Nagar will be set up in an area of 250 acre and the Chief Minister and the concerned agencies top officials have shown their interest for it. The association is making efforts for the Transport Nagar for the last 10 years, said BGTA president Niranjan Praharaj.
At a function presided over by sculptor Raghunath Mahapatra, Ganesh Puja was celebrated at the association’s premises at Rasulgarh here. On the occasion, eight persons were felicitated for their contributions.
Priya darshi Mishra was adjudged best MlA, Ananta Narayan Jena as best Mayor. Besides, lawyer Akshay Prasad Behera, Traffic police ACP Jatin Panda, scribe Bidhubhusan Panda and columnist J Badapanda were also felicitated.