The State Government on Friday announced a plan of Rs1,600 crore for overall development of Sambalpur city. “The amount would be spent on construction of roads and bridges, renovation works of Maa Sameleswari Temple, construction of a guest house, a water park, a ropeway, systemization of water supply and a modern bus terminal among others,” said an official.
The plan was finalised at a meeting held under chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the State Secretariat here. The Chief Minister directed the concerned officers to complete projects within stipulated time frame. Among others, Urban Development Minister Puspendra Singhdeo, Sambalpur MlA Dr Raseswari Panigrahi and Development Commissioner UN Behera were present.