A review meeting for the renovation of the historic Potagada Fort of Ganjam was organised in the presence of Brahmapur MP Chandrashekhar Sahu and Chhatrapur MLA Subhash Behere here on Saturday.
Rs 6, 94, 98,000 has been allocated by the Water Resources Department for the renovation of Gadakhai, boating facility, protection wall and two sluice gates there.
Both the MP and MLA visited the fort area and extensively discussed their planning for the renovation works with the departmental officials. They stressed on speedy implementation of renovation works and beautification of the fort.
It is to be noted that Chhatrapur MLA Subash Behera had written letters for the development of Pitagada Fort to the Principal Secretaries of Tourism and Water Resources departments last year.
The review meeting was attended by Superintendent Engineer, Water Resources Jayadeep Panda and Assistant Superintendent Engineer,Rushukulya Water Resources, Ajit Kumar Pradhan, among others.
The MP and MLA also reviewed construction of bridge work connecting New Podampeta ODRP Colony to Humma dry fish weekly market. They advised speedy completion of these works.