“The PM Gati-Shakti is a pan Indian platform that would address the critical issues of reducing logistic cost of mineral transport substantially, and thereby accelerate the growth of coastal shipping,” says state chief secretary.
Mahapatra directed concerned departments to facilitate early grounding of the projects and extend proactive support with proper assessment of the land and water requirements for each project.
Lift irrigation points must be activated within one week, farm ponds dug and MGNREGS increased to provide mandays. Mini kits for farmers should be provided in drought-hit areas.
An estimated budget of Rs 1.5 crore was also sanctioned for 25 forest divisions for implementation of Covid prevention Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Similarly, the State is bestowed with the natural lakes like Chilika, Ansupa, Pata, Kanjia, Hiarkud.
