Odisha CM Majhi participates in
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 4 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the 'Zero Accident Day' campaign at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, launching multiple key initiatives under the Commerce and Transport Department worth Rs 575.77 crore, aimed at enhancing infrastructure and road safety across the state.
During the event, CM Majhi inaugurated critical projects and laid the foundation stones for several new developments intended to reduce road accidents and improve transportation efficiency in Odisha.
Speaking to mediapersons, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi said, 'Many schemes of the Commerce and Transport Department of the Odisha Government were launched today. We have also signed an MoU with IIT Chennai to reduce accidents by using new technology.'
He highlighted the increasing number of road accidents, especially involving youth, and stressed the importance of stricter enforcement.
'Driving on the wrong side of the road, talking on mobile while driving and not following any rules, these are the reasons for accidents. A lot of youth are dying in accidents...We will take action against the violators,' he added.
Earlier on Sunday, Chief Minister Majhi visited Kalinga Studio in Bhubaneswar to review the progress of its renovation.
Odisha's iconic Kalinga Studio is undergoing a massive transformation and is currently in its final phase. CM Mohan Charan Manjhi claims that around 90-95 per cent of the renovation work has been completed.
He further highlighted the Cine Arts Association's demands for 'additional infrastructure' in the Kalinga film studio, which includes a police station, a village, a hospital, a temple and a court.
As per the Odisha CM, the inauguration of the iconic Kalinga Studio is set to be held soon, which will be followed by a 'detailed planning' for film shooting in the next phase.
As per the Industries Department of Odisha, Odisha Small Industries Corporation (OSIC) had submitted estimates for Rs 2.13 crores for the construction/renovation/modification of the developmental works.
The renovation work include the repairing of Compound Wall, grading of Green Room (Make-up rooms), renovation of cottages, supply of water to different areas of the studio, repairing of Transformer, construction of pump house as well as overhead tank, repairing of indoor shooting floor, renovation and beautification of lawns and gardens, construction of slums / bastis, pindis and bhagabattungi etc. inside the studio premises for use by the film makers. (ANI)
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