Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The Odisha Government today directed forest officials to expedite the approval process for all state and central government projects, including national highways, railways, industrial, and major domestic projects, in coordination with concerned departments and on a priority basis.
Chairing a review meeting, Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Satyabrata Sahu emphasized the need for fast-tracking departmental projects and plans within stipulated timelines.
He instructed officials to ensure proper utilization of allocated funds and to maintain a structured workflow for all departmental activities.
Sahu asked the Chief Conservators of Forests and heads of forest force brigad...