Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 22 -- : Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday lauded the state construction behemoth Odisha Construction Corporation Ltd (OCCL) on its 60th foundation day for its contribution to building a 'modern Odisha'.

A function was organised at State Convention Centre to celebrate the foundation day, informed Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

Congratulating the PSU, the Chief Minister said, "I thank everyone associated with the OCCL for the pioneering contributions it has been making for last 60 years in building a modern Odisha."

He said that in the last 60 years, it has taken up many major ventures that include hydroelectric, irrigation, thermal power, industrial, harbour, railway and institutional building projects.

He...