Bhubaneswar: Minister of Housing and Urban Development and Public Enterprises, Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, on Saturday directed officials to fast-track ongoing development projects in Cuttack city and ensure their completion within stipulated timelines.
During a high-level review meeting at Unnati Bhavan, the minister emphasized preserving heritage sites, restoring ponds, and utilizing vacant spaces effectively to maintain environmental balance.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, the Commissioner of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), the Vice-Chairperson of Cuttack Development Authority (CDA), and senior officials from both CMC and CDA.
The meeting also focused on modernizing gaushalas (cow shelters), developing multifunctional parks, expanding fish markets, and maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and proper upkeep across all city parks.
Strategies for sustainable and inclusive urban development were deliberated along with action plans for upcoming projects.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the government aims to strengthen Cuttack’s infrastructure, improve facilities for residents, and enhance urban living standards, Mohapatra said in a post on X.
Coordination among all stakeholders was stressed as crucial to developing Cuttack as a heritage city while ensuring that progress benefits residents directly.
