Bhubaneswar Harichandan calls for maintaining high construction standards
Bhubaneswar: Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Wednesday that making the best use of modern technology and maintaining high construction standards are essential to achieving the vision of a developed Odisha by 2036 and a developed India by 2047.
Addressing the inaugural session of a training program for newly appointed Assistant Executive Engineers under the Works Department, Harichandan said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha is currently progressing rapidly. While the state has set a goal of achieving a developed Odisha by 2036, the central government has set a target of achieving a developed India by 2047.
However, the dream of building a developed state and a developed nation cannot be achieved without strong infrastructure.
Harichandan, who also holds the Law and Excise portfolios, said, “Therefore, by making full use of modern technology and emphasizing quality in construction, we can achieve this goal.”
He said the government aims to build world-class roads in the state.
Harichandan said, “The state government is working to implement the best construction methods adopted in major cities of Odisha.
As a result, in the coming days, traffic congestion on various roads will be manageable, and regular maintenance will ensure pothole-free roads.”
He further said that this is the age of modern technology and artificial intelligence.
“Engineers play a vital role in building advanced infrastructure.”
The Works Minister said, “By gaining in-depth education and knowledge from this training program, the newly appointed Assistant Executive Engineers can actively contribute to the state’s development.” He advised the newly appointed personnel to perform their duties with honesty and punctuality.
Speaking on the occasion, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said that for real development in the state, communication and connectivity systems must be strengthened, from rural areas to major cities.
He said, “New technologies and knowledge must be used extensively in the construction of roads and bridges.
The newly appointed Assistant Executive Engineers possess considerable skills, and through this training program, they can further enhance their capabilities and become key drivers of the state’s development.”
Works Department Engineer-in-Chief Satyabrata Behera delivered the welcome address, while Rural Development Engineer-in-Chief Pradeep Kumar Jena proposed the vote of thanks.
