Dikhyaa Mohanty 
The Government of Odisha is steadfast in its commitment to developing smarter and sustainable cities under the “Viksit Odisha@2036” vision. According to an official press release, in alignment with this objective, Principal Secretary Usha Padhee chaired the 21st Dashboard Meeting focusing on empowering Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to implement impactful projects within established timelines.
The meeting emphasized the critical role of ULBs in driving urban development projects. Strategies were discussed to enhance their capacity to execute projects that contribute to the state’s vision of sustainable urbanization. Senior officials were instructed to ensure that ULBs provide regular weekly progress updates. This directive aims to maintain momentum and accountability in project execution, ensuring adherence to set timelines.
The significance of choosing and carrying out projects that significantly improve infrastructure, sustainability, and urban living circumstances was also emphasized during the conference. The Odisha government is still committed to its “Viksit Odisha@2036” vision, which emphasizes sustainable urban growth via the use of cutting-edge data analytics, empowered local governance, and strategic planning. In order to ensure that the state’s cities develop into wiser and more sustainable urban centers, the orders from the 21st Dashboard Meeting are expected to expedite the execution of significant urban projects.
