Korei MLA Akash Das Nayak Calls for Speedy Completion of Development Projects .

Jajpur,04/11(PPT): Korei MLA Akash Das Nayak has directed officials of various government departments to accelerate development projects and ensure the timely implementation of public welfare schemes in the constituency. The directions were issued at a meeting of the Assembly Constituency Development Committee (ACDC), chaired by the MLA, to review the progress of ongoing projects and address basic infrastructure-related issues. Jajpur Collector Ambar Kumar Kar, Superintendent of Police Yash Pratap Shrimal, Additional District Magistrate of Kalinganagar Sapan Kumar Nanda, Chief Development Officer of the Zilla Parishad Devi Prasad Mohanty and Sub-Collector Tapas Ranjan Dehury attended the meeting. Reviewing the functioning of different departments, Mr Das Nayak stressed accountability, coordination and time-bound execution of development works. In the health sector, he called for filling vacant posts, handing over newly constructed sub-health centres within 15 days, appointing specialist doctors and constructing boundary walls for their security. He also suggested replacing unserviceable ambulances with new ones in view of the growing population and healthcare requirements. Reviewing rural road projects, he directed officials to ensure that contractors complete the works before June next year, resolve land acquisition issues at the earliest and start bituminous road construction without delay. The Collector also stressed expediting government building projects by March, completing the boundary wall of Vyasanagar Stadium and finishing the swimming pool at the indoor stadium. Discussions on drinking water and sanitation covered the progress of solar-powered projects, installation of new tube wells, immediate restoration of roads after pipeline excavation and construction of barricades and public awareness measures to prevent crocodile attacks in riverside areas. The MLA also reviewed the condition of the Mathurapur switch gate, revival of defunct lift irrigation projects and construction of check dams under the minor irrigation programme.

During discussions with the Korei and Rasulpur Block Development Officers, Mr Das Nayak called for regular monitoring of projects, completion of Kalyan Mandaps, preparation of a master plan under the VB-G RAM G initiative, improvement of local market infrastructure and surveys to assess the need for additional ration outlets. He also directed Vyasanagar Municipality authorities to establish dedicated vending zones for street vendors and vegetable traders. The Excise Department was asked to establish a special drug-control room to strengthen the campaign against narcotics and strictly enforce the rule requiring liquor shops to close by 10 p.m. The meeting also reviewed vacancies among fair-price shop dealers, ration card verification, installation of transformers and a digital grid at Panikoili by TPNODL, the Forest Department’s budget and the implementation of agriculture and horticulture schemes. Mr Das Nayak emphasised that farmers should be made aware of government schemes and their grievances addressed promptly. Calling for a higher standard of public service, he said, “If we want to move beyond routine work and deliver something extraordinary and outstanding, all of us must take one additional step forward.” He directed officials to complete most pending projects before the next ACDC meeting and submit regular progress reports. Mr Kar said departmental officials must take responsibility for their respective assignments and maintain high standards of execution, adding that coordinated efforts would help accelerate the development of Korei. Devi Prasad Mohanty delivered the welcome address, while Mr Nanda proposed the vote of thanks. Manoj Kumar Nayak, Deputy Director (Planning and Statistics) of the District Planning and Monitoring Unit, coordinated the meeting.