Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviews infrastructure, heritage conservation, and pilgrimage projects in Puri, stressing fast-tracked time-bound execution
OdishaPlus Bureau
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed officials to ensure time-bound execution of development and infrastructure projects in Puri, with a focus on pilgrimage facilities, heritage conservation and urban amenities.
Majhi issued the directions while chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan. He asked officials to expedite the construction of Shree Jagannath International Airport, renovation of Raghunandan Library and establishment of the Shree Jagannath Interpretation Centre.
The meeting decided to undertake comprehensive development of Shree Gundicha Temple and construct a new kitchen facility for the preparation of Mahaprasad.
The Chief Minister also directed officials to immediately rehabilitate street vendors removed from Bada Danda near Shree Setu. Beautification work at Gopaljiu Temple in Sakhigopal, Satlahadi Math and other revered maths in Puri, as well as Maa Mangala Temple at Kakatpur, will be expedited. Roads connecting these sites will also be developed.
The meeting was informed that Satyabadi Bana Vidyalaya would be revived on the traditional Gurukul model, while restoration work at Bakul Bana was underway.
Majhi also stressed the reconstruction of a heritage bridge near the historic Atharanala, redevelopment of Annapurna Theatre and beautification of Puri beach. He called for better management of the evening aarti, smooth conduct of Mahaprabhu’s ‘Sagara Bije’ ritual and comprehensive development of Swargadwar.
Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Development Commissioner D.K. Singh, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Shashwat Mishra, Puri Collector Dibyajyoti Parida and Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh attended the meeting.