Odisha Minister directs early Mahanadi riverfront work

Odisha Minister Krishna Chandra Mahapatra on Wednesday directed officers to expedite works for the early implementation of the Mahanadi riverfront development project in Cuttack.

The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore, will be developed over an area of 426 acres along the Mahanadi riverfront, officials said.

It is a flagship urban rejuvenation initiative aimed at transforming the riverfront into a vibrant public, cultural and recreational space, while boosting tourism and improving the overall urban environment, they said.

The project will be implemented by the Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) through an open tender.