Bhubaneswar Development Authority celebrates 42nd Foundation Day

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day at Jaydev Bhawan here today.
Dr.Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman attended the foundation day as chief guest. The event was also attended by Sulochana Das, Mayor, Babu Singh, Bhubaneswar Ekamra MLA, Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, BDA Vice Chairman, Snigdharani Dhal, BDA Secretary and Samir Mohanty, President of the BDA Karmachari United Forum.
The Minister Mahapatra emphasized the need for strategic urban planning to accommodate Bhubaneswar’s growing population.
He highlighted the importance of collaboration between authorities and the public to develop the city, maintain its greenery, and improve its sewerage and drainage systems, aiming to make Bhubaneswar a world-class city.
Mayor Sulochana Das underscored BDA’s critical role in making Bhubaneswar an inclusive city and addressing the challenges of climate change, which affect urban development.
Babu Singh urged the BDA to prioritize projects that provide shelter for the urban homeless, noting the city’s rapid growth and population increase.
BDA Vice-Chairman Dr. Naik reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to comprehensive city development and enhancing residents’ living standards.
Samir Mohanty reiterated his demand for implementing a pension scheme for BDA employees.
On the occasion, the Minister unveiled the annual report of BDA and Amlan Singh, son of BDA staff member Subasini Parida, was honored for securing 97% in this year’s HSC Examination, with a certificate and a cash prize of Rs 10,000.