By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: A landmark initiative unfolds in Bhubaneswar as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) lays the foundation for the conversion of 452 roads into Pucca, with 180 km of Kutcha roads to be transformed into durable paver block roads, requiring an investment of 370 crores. Today, BMC distributed work orders amounting to 116 crores for 37 roads spanning over 59 km in a ceremony held at the Ekamra Hall of the BMC headquarters.
The program, guided by the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik, witnessed the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Mayor Smt Sulochana Das, Hon’ble MLA Central Shri Ananta Narayana Jena, Hon’ble MLA North Shri Susant Kumar Rout, Hon’ble Deputy Mayor Smt Manjulata Kanhara, BMC Commissioner Shri Vijaya Amruta Kulange, Addl. Commissioner II Shri Subhendu Sahu, Standing Committee Chairpersons, City Engineer Shri Vilas Kumar Behera, and various dignitaries.
Under the generous funding from Hon’ble CM, all Kutcha roads in the city are set to undergo a transformation into durable Pucca roads, as emphasized by Hon’ble MLA Central and North. BMC, in a special program, handed over the work orders to contractors, urging them to complete the projects within the stipulated time frame.
Hon’ble Mayor Smt Sulochana Das emphasized the commitment to fulfilling the vision of Hon’ble CM’s BhubaneswarFirst, urging contractors to adhere to timelines. The community’s involvement and support are pivotal in these transformative projects. Corporators, BMC officials, and contractors will monitor the progress on a daily basis.
In his statement, the Commissioner of BMC highlighted the significance of these projects, stating that they are a testament to the respect and pride the state and city hold. The event witnessed the presence of corporators, contractors, engineers, senior BMC officials, and the dedicated BMC team.
