12 new NACs in Odisha: Draft notification released

The Housing and Urban Development Department on Saturday issued a draft notification for the constitution of 12 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) in seven districts across Odisha. 

The proposed NACs are Pallahara in Angul district, Birmaharajpur in Subarnapur district, Simulia, Basta in Balasore district, Betnoti, Bangiriposi, Chitrada in Mayurbhanj district, Bissam Cuttack in Rayagada district, Bamra, Rengali in Sambalpur district, Tihidi, Dhusuri in Bhadrak district.

The proposed NACs are aimed at enhancing urban governance and development in these areas.

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"A long-cherished dream of Dhusuri residents has been fulfilled. With blessings from our late leader, Bishnu Charan Sethi, the good news has made the people of  Dhusuri happy. His promise has been fulfilled by his worthy son Suryabanshi Suraj," said Dhusuri Sarpanch Antaryami Pati.

"Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and with cooperation from local MLA Padma Lochan Panda, it has been decided to constitute Simulia as a new NAC. It has become possible after a lot of hard work. All the residents of Simulia are very proud and happy over the development," said Akshay Barik, a resident of Simulia.

Odisha government has decided to constitute 21 new Notified Area Councils in the State in view of the rapid development and growth of the state and the needs of the public.