Dikhyaa Mohanty 
After reviewing the Srimandir Parikrama project in Puri today, VK Pandian, the chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, instructed the officials to finish the work by December 15. In the early hours of Saturday morning, Puri Collector, SP, and senior officials from executing agencies were present when Pandian, acting on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s directive, visited the holy town to assess the Parikrama project’s development.
This was Pandian’s first evaluation following his appointment as the chairman of Nabin Odisha and the 5T. In the New Year, he hoped the endeavor would instill in the adherents a fresh sense of divinity. Additionally, Pandian gave the order to expedite the restoration of the pilgrim town’s numerous mutts. He recommended that the Parikrama project’s landscaping include a variety of Jagannath-related trees and shrubs. Additionally, he examined the four shrine doors’ craftsmanship.
Pandian was instructed to prepare suitable plans for two-wheeler parking for the convenience of the community. Furthermore, he emphasized the significance of relocating multiple utilities from the “Meghanad Prachir” and finishing the electrical work on time. He also gave instructions to complete the project on schedule after reviewing the development of the garden, Sri Setu work, and the parking lot at Jagannath Ballabh. To speed up the job, the chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha advised involving more workers. Leading representatives from the executing agencies as well as Puri Collector SP were present during his visit.
