By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman, VK Pandian visited Sundargarh District to review the progress of various developmental works in the district and interact with students as per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
He participated in the Nua-O Program at Sports Hostel Complex, Bhawanipur and interacted with students of all colleges of Sundargarh. He discussed with the students on Nua-O program providing a platform for youngsters to showcase their talent and to help achieve overall personality development in addition to their academic achievements.
Pandian emphasized that students work hard with self-confidence to succeed in life. He said that the college transformation projects in the district will be completed by February. He motivated the students to aim high and mentioned the achievements of some prominent personalities from the Sundargarh district. He gave the example of Dr Dilip Tirkey, President, Hockey India; Sh Shishir Kumar Naik, IAS; Major General Sh Ramesh Chandra Padhi; Subhadra Pradhan, former Captain of Hockey National Women’s Team who have studied from govt schools and colleges and achieved success in life.
Pandian reviewed the progress of ISS at Bhasma on river Ib for Rs 262.5 Crs and ISS at Fulbari on river Sapei for 123.75 Crs. These were sanctioned based on petitions received from the public during his visit to Sundargarh last year in March.
Pandian reviewed the progress of Mega Lift Irrigation Projects at Semina, Riughat, Khairidihi and Satara for Rs 232 Crores.
He also reviewed the development progress of other major temples such as the Vedvyas temple at Rourkela, Shiv Temple at Ghoghar, Shiv temple at Belsara etc.
He reviewed the progress of the Railway Over Bridge at Rajgangpur for 48.11 Crs. This has been pending for the last 10 years. During his last year’s visit to the district, the people of the locality requested to expedite the project.
He also reviewed the progress of various Mega PWS and other development projects in the district and directed the officials to ensure completion as per timelines.
