Cuttack: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday laid the foundation stone of Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal on the occasion of 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The state of art terminal will help decongest the heritage city and will emerge as a model for others.
Built on 11,000 square meter area, the Netaji Bus Terminal will have 180 bus bays and parking space for 275 cars.
With all necessary facilities for the passengers and a sophisticated design, the terminal will also add to elegance of the Silver City.
Paying tributes to the great patriot, the Chief Minister said that Netaji was born and brought up in Cuttack.
He learnt his lessons of selfless service and struggle on this soil. To give him a fitting tribute Odisha will celebrate his 125th anniversary with much fanfare throughout the year, he said.