Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to ensure the timely completion of key infrastructure, heritage conservation, and tourism projects in Puri, warning that delays and negligence will not be tolerated.
During a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi assessed projects aimed at developing Puri into a world-class tourism and heritage destination while protecting Lord Jagannath’s rituals and the interests of local communities.
The Chief Minister prioritised the Sri Jagannath International Airport, reconstruction of Raghunandan Library, establishment of the Sri Jagannath Interpretation Centre and development of Sri Gundicha Temple. Plans for a new amusement park and kitchen for Mahaprasad preparation were also reviewed.
He directed officials to immediately rehabilitate street vendors removed from Bada Danda by relocating them near Sri Setu.
Other projects under review included the restoration of Satyabadi Bana Vidyalaya, redevelopment of Annapurna Theatre, beautification of Puri beach, improvement of Swargadwar and reconstruction of a heritage bridge near Atharanala.
Road connectivity linking Puri with Brahmagiri, Konark and Bhubaneswar was also discussed, along with developments concerning Konark Temple, Blue Flag Beach and Sri Jagannath Medical College.
In order to ensure that development benefits locals, traders, employees, and tourists, Majhi gave departmental officials and district authorities instructions to keep an eye on local progress and finish projects within the allotted period.