Bhubaneswar: The recent visit of Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of the H & UD department, to various areas within the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has spurred immediate and impactful actions. Following his directives, officials have swiftly initiated repair works, notably in the Laxmi Sagar area. Street lights, for instance, were promptly restored and are now fully operational since last night.
In response to public demand, the Minister also prioritized the urgent repair of roads near the Fishery Tank. The BMC’s engineering team, supported by dedicated masons, labourers, and machinery, is actively laying WMM (wet mix macadam) to ensure durable repairs. The efforts are slated for completion within a stringent timeline, covering approximately 400-500 meters of road overnight.
During his visit, Dr Mahapatra conducted a thorough inspection of various water bodies under BMC’s jurisdiction accompanied by Mayer Sulochana Das, MLA Babu Singh, Local leader Jagannatha Pradhan, Commissioner BMC Rajesh Pravakar Patil, VC BDA Balwant Singh amongst local corporators and communities. Minister Dr Mahapatra has also enquired about the works from BMC Authorities today according to sources.
The Minister’s proactive approach has galvanized the BMC into swift action, demonstrating a keen responsiveness to community needs and infrastructure upkeep in Bhubaneswar.ar-reaching effects of the Minister’s visit
