There is significant optimism for improved roadways, more strategic planning, increased employment opportunities & a cleaner, more sustainable city
OdishaPlus Bureau
Puri, renowned as one of India’s cherished spiritual cities, is poised to embark on a new phase of growth and development. In a significant announcement made just before the Bahuda Yatra (the return journey of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra), Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed that Puri will soon attain the status of a municipal corporation. This marks a substantial advancement for this picturesque city that attracts millions of devotees annually.
Puri serves as a sacred site frequented by countless pilgrims and tourists each year. Whether it involves the Rath Yatra, visits to the Jagannath Temple, or strolls along the beach, Puri consistently remains a favored destination among travelers. Over the years, the city has experienced a notable increase in both its population and visitor numbers. As a result, there is a pressing need for improved road infrastructure, effective waste management, and modern public services within the city.
In response to the increasing demands, the government has opted to grant Puri the designation of a municipal corporation. This change will lead to enhanced funding, improved planning, and more robust infrastructure. The newly established municipal corporation will encompass not only the existing Puri city but also the adjacent gram panchayats from the Puri Sadar and Bramhagiri blocks.
This advancement in Puri is expected to result in superior roads, access to clean water, sanitation, and other amenities typically available in larger cities. Following this transition, Puri will become the sixth municipal corporation in Odisha, succeeding Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Rourkela.
This initiative is poised to enhance the daily lives of residents while simultaneously making Puri more appealing to visitors. The improvements will result in cleaner streets, enhanced drainage systems, upgraded public restrooms, improved street lighting, and consistent waste management throughout the city.
Chief Minister Majhi has also unveiled a number of new projects for the spiritual city, which will serve as the focal point of this transformation. The government has disclosed plans to establish the Shree Jagannath Museum, the Jagannath Culture Library, and a 300-seat auditorium featuring light and sound presentations. CM Majhi emphasized that this enhancement is part of the government’s strategy to position Puri as a premier spiritual and tourist hub by the year 2036.
With this declaration, there is significant optimism for improved roadways, more strategic planning, increased employment opportunities, and a cleaner, more sustainable city.
