Govt for better roads, irrigation in KBK

Times of India, May 21, 2013
BHUBANESWAR: The state government will give priority to develop connectivity and irrigation facilities in Kalahandi- Balangir-Koraput (KBK) region and other interior districts like Gajapati and Kandhamal. It was decided in a high-level review meeting, chaired by chief minister Naveen Patnaik, here on Monday.

If roads can be provided in KBK, Kandhamal andGajapati districts, people can easily avail services like healthcare, public distribution system, and benefits of other government schemes, Naveen said. So, emphasis will be on successful execution of ongoing schemes like Biju KBK, Biju Kandhamal and integrated action plan in the districts, an official release said. Besides, focus will be on developing small irrigation projects and check dams instead of big irrigation projects, an official source said.

CM also asked officers to utilize grants, allocated by the state government, for these schemes in time.