The Paradip Municipality marked Local Self-Government (LSG) Day with a series of events and the inauguration of several projects. School students from the town took to the streets in the morning, conducting a rally to raise awareness about civic issues. They carried placards that conveyed important messages, and the rally concluded at the municipality office.
Addressing the gathering, Chairman Basanta Kumar Biswal emphasised the significance of the day. As part of the celebrations, various projects, including an Open Gym Centre, Mission Shakti Buildings, Community Service Centres, and parks for children and senior citizens were inaugurated in different wards of the city.
In the evening, a festive and felicitation gathering was convened at Jayadev Sadan, presided over by Municipal Chairperson Basant Biswal. Dr Rajashree Mallick, MP of Jagatsinghpur, graced the event as the chief guest. Other notable attendees included Paradip ADM cum EO, Paradip Municipality Lagnajit Rout, Manish Gupta from JSW Paradip Terminal, Jagannath Khuntia, HR Head at PPL, and Municipality Vice-Chairman Chhabilata Rout, who were guests of honor.
The ceremony also featured the recognition of various organisations and individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the development of society. It was a day of enthusiasm and acknowledgment of the vital role of local self-government in shaping the community's progress.