By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Soon after the decision by Odisha Government authority at Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has started preparatory for observation of Capital Foundation Day 2023. The meeting chaired by Mayor Sulochana Das in presence of Dy. Mayor Manjulata Kanhar and Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange reviewed last year’s observation and strategy of implementation.
People are the priority. We should involve citizens to derive pleasure and memories of their city. This year’s foundation day is special as it is the 75th year. As decided by the state govt. the event will be organised by BMC and we should start the event from the point where foundation stone was laid. In her advice to the officers Hon’ble Mayor told to develop a plan of action that will involve vent, area and communities.
All officers need to review their portion in line with last year observation and outline the modifications. This is an inter departmental coordination activity, after development of plan coordination meeting will be organised based requirements. Detailed job, micro planning and implantation strategy will be finalised; told Commissioner. Each officer to develop own team for coordination and ensure the assignment done. All officers were asked to outline tentative plan and finish preparatory at respective ends. He also told that plans need to be climate specific as the event comes during summer season. Morning and evening hour activities will be suitable, he added.
It was discussed that a committee will be formed to steer the activities from planning to implementation. Event documentation, community participation and line department coordination will be given importance for smooth implementation. Senior officers and standing committee chairpersons were present in the meeting.
