Bhubaneswar, Sept. 10 -- Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra emphasized the need for planned city growth to meet the challenges of rapid urbanization and to create greener, cleaner urban spaces that promote healthy living and environmental balance.
Chairing a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials from various wings of the department today, Dr Mohapatra directed them to take up planned initiatives on priority and ensure their completion within the stipulated time-frame.
He underscored the importance of timely execution and accountability to deliver tangible results on the ground.
The Minister highlighted the urgent need to strengthen manpower across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
He instruc...