Concern for Development: Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra reviews projects in Balasore of Odisha

By Sudam Patra

Balasore, Feb. 20: In a bid to expedite the progress of Balasore,  Odisha Chief Secretary (CS) Suresh Chandra Mahapatra on February 12 visited the district and reviewed the ongoing development projects being implemented by the administration in various blocks.

During his visit to Chandipur beach, Mr Mahapatra directed the water resources department officials to expedite the ongoing embankment works in Udaipur-Talasari and Chandipur to prevent ingress of saline water which has been affecting agriculture in the region. Superintending engineer of Balasore Irrigation Division Pravas Kumar Pradhan said the chief secretary expressed satisfaction over the progress of the ongoing project.

The CS also visited Maitapur in Simulia block along with collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde and other officials where he met some members of self-help groups who cultivate mustard. He held discussions with officials over market linkage and procurement of mustard from self-help group members.

The chief secretary directed the collector to encourage SHG members and ensure the products manufactured by them are properly marketed. Mahapatra later visited FM Medical College and Hospital, Talasari-Udaipur sea beach, Manoj Das Memorial in Sankhari under Bhograi block, Bichitrapur ecotourism and site for smart park at Nuniajodi bridge.