Bhubaneswar, in a move towards strengthening governance and urban development in Odisha, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday directed officials of the department to prioritize field visits over office duties .
Speaking at a training program for municipal officials, Mohapatra emphasized the need for officials to spend three to four hours daily in local wards to ensure effective implementation of policies and directly address community concerns.
The Minister underlined the state's commitment to cleanliness, echoing Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and advocated extensive tree plantation in urban areas. He also highlighted efficient waste management, focusing especially on waste generated by hospitals within urban areas.
Traffic management emerged as another crucial area of focus, with Mohapatra urging officials to come up with strategies that minimize travel time for residents. Furthermore, he recommended increasing the installation of CCTV cameras in urban areas to improve public safety and maintain law and order.
Addressing liability in public works, Mohapatra warned that agencies and contractors involved in public projects must commit to maintaining their work for at least three years.
Infrastructure development remains high on the agenda, with Mohapatra reaffirming the continuation of the Metro rail project in Bhubaneswar and proposing future connectivity plans linking Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Puri to accommodate urban expansion.
G Mathi Vathanan, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, echoed Mohapatra's sentiments and highlighted the department's readiness to implement new programs aimed at improving living conditions, ensuring safe drinking water and promoting waste reduction. in urban areas.
Speaking at a training program for municipal officials, Mohapatra emphasized the need for officials to spend three to four hours daily in local wards to ensure effective implementation of policies and directly address community concerns.
The Minister underlined the state's commitment to cleanliness, echoing Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and advocated extensive tree plantation in urban areas. He also highlighted efficient waste management, focusing especially on waste generated by hospitals within urban areas.
Traffic management emerged as another crucial area of focus, with Mohapatra urging officials to come up with strategies that minimize travel time for residents. Furthermore, he recommended increasing the installation of CCTV cameras in urban areas to improve public safety and maintain law and order.
Addressing liability in public works, Mohapatra warned that agencies and contractors involved in public projects must commit to maintaining their work for at least three years.
Infrastructure development remains high on the agenda, with Mohapatra reaffirming the continuation of the Metro rail project in Bhubaneswar and proposing future connectivity plans linking Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Puri to accommodate urban expansion.
G Mathi Vathanan, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, echoed Mohapatra's sentiments and highlighted the department's readiness to implement new programs aimed at improving living conditions, ensuring safe drinking water and promoting waste reduction. in urban areas.
