Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mahapatra has directed all urban local bodies and concerned officials to complete pothole repair work across cities within a stipulated time frame. Chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the Housing and Urban Development Department, the Minister stressed the need for durable and high-quality engineering solutions to improve road safety and ensure smooth traffic movement.

He reviewed the progress of the state-wide pothole clearance drive, taking stock of city-wise performance.

The meeting also assessed the implementation of key flagship programmes such as the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY) and 'Sahajog', along with other ongoing urban develop...