Bhubaneswar, October 12: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed officials to ensure time-bound execution of various development and infrastructure projects being undertaken in Puri.

Majhi issued the directions while chairing a high-level review meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan here.

He directed the officials to expedite the construction of Shree Jagannath International Airport, the renovation of Raghunandan Library, and the establishment of the Shree Jagannath Interpretation Centre.

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It was decided to undertake a comprehensive development of Shree Gundicha Temple and construct a new kitchen facility for preparation of Mahaprasad.

During the meeting, the CM directed that the street vendors removed from the Bada Danda (Grand Road) be rehabilitated near Shree Setu immediately. Beautification of famous Gopaljiu Temple at Sakhigopal, Satlahadi Math and, other revered maths in Puri, and Maa Mangala Temple at Kakatpur will be expedited. Road connecting to these sites will also be accelerated.

The meeting was informed that Satyabadi Bana Vidyalaya would be revived based on the traditional Gurukul system while restoration of Bakul Bana was underway.

The CM also emphasised the reconstruction of an iconic heritage bridge near the historic Atharanala, the redevelopment of Annapurna theatre, the beautification of Puri beach, proper management of the evening aarti, smooth conduct of Mahaprabhu’s ‘Sagara Bije’ ritual, and comprehensive development of Swargadwar.

Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Development Commissioner D.K. Singh, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Shashwat Mishra, Puri Collector Dibyajyoti Parida, and SP Prateek Singh were present.