Bhubaneswar: Shrimati Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, has officially assumed additional charge as the Chairperson of the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO). This strategic appointment signals a reinforced focus on aligning the state’s industrial expansion with modern urban planning standards.
Upon assuming office, Shrimati Padhee engaged in a high-level consultation with senior IDCO officials to evaluate current project status and outline a strategic roadmap for the state’s industrial landscape. Her primary directives focused on the critical pillars of institutional efficiency: accelerated project timelines, absolute transparency, and streamlined investor facilitation services.
A significant highlight of her address was the conceptual shift toward integrated development. Shrimati Padhee noted that the future of industrial growth in Odisha relies on the creation of sophisticated industrial townships. These hubs are envisioned to provide not just land for factories, but comprehensive civic amenities, robust mobility solutions, and sustainable infrastructure that supports a high quality of life for the workforce.
By bridging the gap between industrial needs and urban development, the new Chairperson aims to ensure that regional growth is both balanced and inclusive. She called upon the IDCO team to adopt a professional and collaborative spirit, reinforcing the corporation’s role as a primary catalyst for Odisha’s economic transformation.