By Our Correspondent
KORAPUT/BHUBANESWAR: Secretary to CM (5T) V. K. Pandian visited several heritage and tourist places of Koraput district and initiated steps for renovation as per the direction of the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
5T Secretary Pandian first visited the famous Gupteshwar Temple and the Sabari River Ghat in Boipariguda Block. He had darshan of the lord Gupteswar. After discussion with the temple priests, and local administration, he advised preparing a master plan for the development of the shrine. He stressed considering environmental issues and asked to ensure the use of eco-friendly materials and the comfort of the devotees in the proposed plan.
He then visited Damyanti Sagar in Kotpad and advised to take up beautification and peripheral development in the adjoining areas of the town. He also visited the Indoor Multi-Purpose Hall under construction and asked the authorities to complete it in time. He also advised maintaining the highest standard of quality in the construction with the use of good materials. He lastly visited Kotpad College and asked the District administration to prepare proposals for the augmentation of classroom facilities.
The 5T Secretary also visited Jagannath Sagar in Jeypore and advised taking up phase-wise development of the lake as per the master plan. He asked the local municipality and minor irrigation department to take it up jointly. Sports Secretary Vineel Krishna, Koraput Collector and other officials accompanied him during the visit.
