Odisha Chief Secy visits Malkangiri’s Swabhiman Anchal, directs expedition of projects

Malkangiri: Odisha Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra today visited the Swabhiman Anchal of Chitrakonda in Malkangiri on the second day of his two-day tour to the district.

During the visit, Mahapatra looked into field level implementation of the Swabhiman Anchal special packages announced by the Chief Minister. Field level progress of the projects relating to horticulture, fishery, alternative livelihood for the inhabitants, enhancing income of the farmers, improvement of quality health care in medical, functioning of education and hostel complex, growth of eco-tourism, irrigation, electrification, road connectivity to all villages, and telecom connectivity were reviewed by the Chief Secretary.

He directed the concerned officials to intensify the infrastructure laying and livelihood creation activities in all GPs and villages.

Review showed that a large chunk of population were engaged in fishing, forestry and horticulture activities. Seven tele towers are operating in the area. All households in 9 GPs of Swabhiman Anchal have been distributed mobile phone handsets. Around 99 percent of the area has been made free of naxal activities.

Mahapatra took stock of the developmental works like horticulture farm at Chitrakonda, eco-park at Chitrakonda, functioning of lift irrigation projects, progress of piped drinking water supply, and 33 KV power sub station at Chitrakonda. He went to BSF camp and interacted with the camp officials. He also discussed with people about road connectivity and service delivery in the area.

Large number of people along with Zilla Parishad Chairperson Somari Tangulu gathered near the camp to interact with the Chief Secretary. They expressed their happiness about the developmental works.

The locals were heard saying that this was the first ever visit of any Chief Secretary to their area.