Bhubaneswar MP urges CM to take initiative for Metro Rail in twin cities

by Argus News

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26: Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi has written to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urging him to take initiative for Metro Rail in the twin-city of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

Bringing to the notice of the Chief Minister, the BJP MP said though Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are important cities in the State, they do not have Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS).

“As per metro Rail Policy, 2017, the cities having more than 20 lakh population should plan for Metro rail System. The population in Bhubaneswar is likely to exceed 20 lakh within four to five years. The current population of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack is already exceeding 20 lakh,” the MP said.

“In the fitness of things, an integrated Metro Rail system should be planned for both the cities by the State Government. The project can be implemented in a phased manner, first starting with Bhubaneswar, and thereafter expanding to the city of Cuttack. Metro system can be planned under 50:50 equity partnership of Central and State Government as per Metro Policy 2017,” stated Aparajita Sarangi.

“The implementation of the project can be done by 50:50 Joint Venture of Central Government and Government of Odisha. The development of the Metro system will not only improve mobility, but it will also enhance the commercial activities in both the twin cities,” she added.

She urged CM Naveen to direct officials to send a proposal to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for sanctioning central financial assistance for feasibility study and project report.

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PM Modi Virtually Interacts With Beneficiaries Of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

by Manisha Das

New Delhi, Nov 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Thursday.

The Prime Minister enquired about their experiences, and how they benefited from various central government schemes.

PM Modi launched a program to increase the number of Jan Aushadi Kendras from 10,000 to 25,000 in the country. He directed the volunteers running Jan Aushadi kendras in villages to ensure that people receive the full benefits of the schemes.

Making healthcare affordable and easily accessible has been the cornerstone of the Prime Minister's vision for a healthy India. The establishment of Jan Aushadhi Kendra to make medicines available at affordable prices is among the major initiatives in this direction.

He also launched Pradhan Mantri Mahila Kisan Drone Kendra during the event. Speaking about the same to a beneficiary, the Prime Minister said that though many were sceptical about the Drone scheme, it proved to be empowering to women like many other women-oriented welfare programmes.

Under this programme, drones will be provided to women Self Help Groups (SHGs) so that this technology can be used by them for livelihood assistance.

Women will also be provided the necessary training to fly and use drones. The initiative will encourage the use of technology in agriculture.

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was launched by the Prime Minister on November 15 from Khunti, Jharkhand. As a part of On-Spot services under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Health Camps are being organized at the places of halt of the IEC Van in the Gram Panchayats.

As of 26 November 2023, 5,470 Health camps have been conducted in 995 Gram Panchayats reporting a total footfall of more than 7,82,000 people, according to a government release.

Screening of patients for TB is being carried out for symptoms, sputum testing, and by using NAAT machines wherever available. Under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMA), consent is being taken for patients suffering from TB to receive assistance from Nikshay Mitras.

Both these initiatives of providing drones to women SHGs and increasing the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras from 10,000 to 25,000 were announced by the Prime Minister during his Independence Day speech this year. (ANI)

Laser Scanning Of Puri Ratna Bhandar Over; Meeting Between ASI SI and SJTA

by Swati Sucharita

Puri, Nov 30: The laser scanning of Ratna Bhandar's outer walls has ended after going on for two days. The Archaeological Survery of India and the Shree Jagannath Temple Association (SJTA) has jointly sat for a meeting today. The data transfer of the laser scanning will take place soon.

After the data is transferred successfully, analysis of the report will be done. Following the report, the chief administrator of Puri Mandir will submit his report.

According to information, laser scanning was conducted at 45 points and whose documentation has been already done.

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After the laser scanning of the main deity, the Gods and goddesses temples in the premises will also be done. The scanning was done from five degree angles for two days.

The ASI Superintendent DB Gadnayak said," After the outer wall scanning of the temple was done, the scanning of the Ratna Bhandar's interior walls will be requested to the SJTA."

Bhubaneswar MP urges CM to take initiative for Metro Rail in twin cities

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