
CM reviews devlopment initiatives during Keonjhar visit
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Keonjhar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday carried out a comprehensive review of development initiatives during his two-day visit to the district.
"The CM held discussions with senior officials regarding forest protection, tourism, rural development, roads, transport, health, education, irrigation, women empowerment, agriculture and industries.
Expressing satisfaction with the implementation, he instructed officials to accelerate the projects," the chief minister's office said in a statement.
The chief minister particularly focused on improvements in connectivity and transportation. He evaluated the progress of Raisuan air strip, iconic bridge, railway station road, Nudurpada to Kaliahata road, Pithagola road connecting Harichandanpur block to Telkoi block, Suakati Duguna bridge over Baitarani river, mining corridor and other significant road works.
During the infrastructure review, the CM said, "The administration should take appropriate steps to expedite the slow progress of the works. The tender works must be executed on time and the quality of work should be maintained."
The chief minister requested swift completion of the Barbil-Chandikhol road extension report and updates on Rimuli-Panikoili road, Rimuli-Rajamunda road and other NHAI roads. He reviewed progress on the construction of the steel plant, Barbil Bypass road and Maa Tarini Pitha improvements.
Speaking to the media, the CM said, "Keonjhar district will be an industrial hub. Biggest steel plant and nine other plants will be established. The steel plant work is in progress."
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