Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda meets Odisha CM, holds discussions on key development projects

BJP National Vice-President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda held discussions on several key development projects in the district with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan on Monday.

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Taking to his ‘X’ handle, the parliamentarian wrote, “Today, I had a productive meeting with Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, @MohanMOdisha, along with the Chief Secretary and senior officials at the CMO. We held extensive discussions on key issues concerning Kendrapada and Odisha’s overall development. With the double-engine government’s commitment, we are determined to accelerate growth, ensure last-mile delivery of welfare schemes, and realize the vision of a developed Odisha.”

Development projects proposed for Kendrapara

The discussions centred on pivotal initiatives, including a logistics hub, a proposed barrage over the Luna River, a charitable multi-speciality hospital, and enhancing cold storage infrastructure in Kendrapara and Aul blocks.

A significant part of their discussions was on the proposed construction of a barrage on the Luna River to address the constant threat of flooding in vulnerable areas such as Gahagapat under the Garadpur block and Bisibilapat under the Kendrapara-Pattamundai block. This initiative aims to provide much-needed protection to these low-lying areas.

On the healthcare front, there was a focus on identifying land for a new charitable multi-speciality hospital, driven by a proposal from the Satya Sai Seva Samiti. This project is expected to significantly boost healthcare accessibility.

Other discussions included accelerating drinking water projects, the potential development of a logistics park, and establishing eco-tourism in Dangamala and promoting the Buddhist heritage tourism at Lalitgiri, sources from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.

The importance of filling several vacancies in government posts and further developmental measures in the district were also priority topics.

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Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, and Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Nikunja Bihari Dhal participated in the meeting.