Bhubaneswar, April 13 -- Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced a package of Rs 155 crore for the development of Balasore Municipality.

"I am announcing a package worth Rs 155 crore for the development of several projects under the Balasore Municipality," said Patnaik adding that all the project works will begin soon on priority basis.

The package includes Rs 70 crore for the six-laning and street lighting of the road between Tumilia gate flyover to Station Chhak while Rs 53 crore for the beautification and development of Budhabalanga river.

These apart, the package includes development of all ponds, roads and drains under the Municipality area along with expansion of Sahadevkhunta bus stand at Rs 8 cror...