By Our Correspondent
CUTTACK/BHUBANESWAR: As per the instruction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Chairman of 5T and Nabina Odisha, V K Pandian along with senior officials reviewed the work of the proposed Metro Rail station project terminal and depot at Trisulia Square on Sunday. Pandian discussed and facilitated decisions for timely commencement of the construction of the Metro Rail project.
Shri Pandian was accompanied by Smt Anu Garg, Development Commissioner – cum – Addl. Chief Secretary, Shri Manoj Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary, E&IT Department, senior officials of Cuttack District administration, Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation and Works Department of Odisha.
Reviewing the project works, Shri Pandian directed officials to monitor the progress of work very closely, observing principles of 5T to ensure timely completion of the project within the stipulated time period of four years.
Shri Pandian also asked officials to ensure that the project realises CM Patnaik’s vision of a world class urban transport system for the aspirational Odisha having the latest technologies and most advanced equipment to provide a green mobility solution to passengers.
The Metro Rail will initially connect the twin cities Bhubaneswar-Cuttack and the foundation stone for the project will be laid by CM Patnaik on January 1st, 2024.
Shri Pandian then visited the newly constructed Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal to get feedback from people and see the cleanliness at the state-of-the-art terminal. He asked officials to further strengthen the integrated information management system which will enhance the passenger experience and hassle-free movement of passengers. Thereafter, the officials visited the transformed Taladanda Canal and reviewed the ongoing works.
Metro Rail Project will connect the twin city of Bhubaneswar & Cuttack. The Phase I of the Metro Rail project will connect Bhubaneswar Airport with Trisulia Square, via Chandrasekharpur. Jaydev Vihar, Vani Vihar, Master Canteen and Rajmahal Square.
