Jharsuguda: On Friday, Suresh Pujari, the Odisha Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, inaugurated an Atal Bus Stand in Belpahar and laid the foundation for another one in Lakhanpur during his visit to Jharsuguda district. Additionally, he distributed land ownership documents to local residents and educational institutions.
At Rajpur, the Minister also opened a 30-bed Community Health Centre (CHC) and launched bus services from the newly established Belpahar bus stand, aimed at enhancing public transport in the region.
Pujari earlier participated as the chief guest in the block-level children’s festival ‘Surabhi’ held at Remanda High School in Lakhanpur block, highlighting the event’s role in allowing children to display their talents, foster creativity, and cultivate interest in extracurricular activities.
During his visit to Lakhanpur, he emphasized that the second Atal Bus Stand would facilitate better passenger transport and improve commuting options for the community.
Moreover, land Records of Rights (RoRs) were distributed to 23 individuals in the Katarabaga mouza, providing formal recognition of their land rights. RoRs for 21 schools under the School and Mass Education Department were also provided to headmasters, clarifying ownership and streamlining land records for educational facilities.
The event saw participation from various public officials, including the Minister of Steel and Mines, the Bargarh MP, the Jharsuguda MLA, the district Collector, Chief Development Officer, Sub-Collector, Lakhanpur Sarpanch, and the Chairman of the Jharsuguda District Special Development Council.
The state government reiterated its dedication to enhancing infrastructure, boosting transport and healthcare services, and ensuring transparency in land records as part of its broader public welfare and development agenda.
