In a high-level review meeting chaired by Principal Secretary Smt. Ushapadhee, Odisha, reaffirmed its commitment to transforming its urban landscape through sustainable and inclusive initiatives.
The session focused on leveraging urbanization as a transformative force while addressing seasonal challenges and enhancing public service delivery.
Key discussions revolved around flagship programs such as PMAY 2.0 and AMRUT, emphasizing revenue augmentation and proactive planning. With the intensifying heatwave and upcoming monsoon, the need for swift and coordinated action was underscored.
Director Municipal Administration, Arindam Dakua, outlined a detailed roadmap with actionable goals and timelines to ensure measurable progress across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), District Urban Development Agencies (DUDAs), and Development Authorities.
Senior officers from the Housing & Urban Development department, municipal commissioners, and executive officers attended the meeting virtually, marking another decisive step in Odisha’s journey towards realizing the vision of “ViksitOdisha.”