Berhampur: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today attended three mega events in Ganjam district and inaugurated a slew of projects involving an investment of nearly Rs 11 crores.
At Bhanjanagar in the district, Patnaik inaugurated a newly constructed police station. Besides, he laid foundation stones for a Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), a Regional Transport Office (RTO) and bridge over Koklaba Nallah.
Later, he distributed various aids and assisting devices among the Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) at Bhima Bhoi Samarthya Sibir, a camp to enroll, enable and empower PWDs, in Hinjlikatu, his Assembly constituency.
"I am glad to be in Hinjli today for a number of development programmes and welfare schemes for the people," said Patnaik.
Similarly, the Chief Minister inaugurated the newly constructed super speciality block on premises of MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur. He also laid foundation stone for a railway over bridge in the city.
Security had been beefed up throughout the district ahead of Patnaik's visit.
"We have deployed 15 platoon of police force at the meeting place, as part of the security measures taken for the Chief Minister's visit. Three platoon police force has also been deployed to take control of traffic,” said Additional SP, Ganjam, Ajaya Pratap Swain.
Fifteen BJP activists were detained by police ahead of the Chief Minister's visit to MKCG Medical College for protesting with black flags in front of the college gate.
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