Bhubaneswar: Shri Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, BJD MLA, Balangir has questioned the reasons for the holdup despite the submission of a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Shri Singh Deo raised the issue in form of a question in Odisha Legislative Assembly on 23 September.
Shri Singh Deo asked the the reasons for delay or Non sanction of Bolangir Municipality Drainage Project, despite the submission of Detailed Project Report(DPR).
Shri Singh Deo asked as to how many urban drainage proposals were received from Balangir in 2024-25; and what was the outcome of scrutiny and whether funding was approved. What immediate steps will be taken to sanction funds for Balangir’s critical monsoon drainage infrastructure?, asked he.
Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, Minister Housing & Urban Development clarified that the Bolangir Municipality is currently preparing a Storm Water Drainage Master Plan. He stated that necessary steps will be taken by the department once the DPR is officially received.
In the meantime, the municipality has submitted a separate proposal to address flooding in critical areas. The Minister announced that an amount of Rs. 3 crore has been approved to be released for this purpose.