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Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day

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Bhubaneswar:1/9/24: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day today at Jaydev Bhawan.

Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Hon’ble Minister, H&UD dept and Public Enterprises Dept and Chairman, BDA attended the foundation day as Chief Guest. The event was also attended by Smt. Sulochana Das, Mayor, Babu Singh, Hon’ble MLA, Bhubaneswar Ekamra, Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Vice Chairman, BDA Snigdharani Dhal, Secretary, BDA and Samir Mohanty, President of the BDA Karmachari United Forum.

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In his speech, Minister Mahapatra emphasized the need for strategic urban planning to accommodate Bhubaneswar’s growing population. He highlighted the importance of collaboration between authorities and the public to develop the city, maintain its greenery, and improve its sewerage and drainage systems, aiming to make Bhubaneswar a world-class city.

Mayor Sulochana Das underscored BDA’s critical role in making Bhubaneswar an inclusive city and addressing the challenges of climate change, which affect urban development.

Ekamra MLA Babu Singh urged the BDA to prioritize projects that provide shelter for the urban homeless, noting the city’s rapid growth and population increase. BDA Vice-Chairman Dr Naik reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to comprehensive city development and enhancing residents’ living standards.

Samir Mohanty, President of the BDA Karmachari United Forum, reiterated his demand for implementing a pension scheme for BDA employees. On the occasion, the Minister unveiled the Annual Report of BDA, and Amlan Singh, son of BDA staff member Subasini Parida, was honoured for securing 97% in this year’s HSC Examination, with a certificate and a cash prize of Rs 10,000.

In the end Smt.Snigdharani Dhal, Secretary, BDA proposed vote of thanks. Earlier a free health check-up camp was organised for employees of BDA and more than 1,000 saplings were distributed to city residents at major BDA parks.

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