As per the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to Chief Minister VK Pandian is on a two-day visit to Mayurbhanj. On the second day today, he visited several construction sites; spoke to locals for improvement in the situation. Health and Family Welfare Secretary Shalini Pandit and other senior officers accompanied him.
Today Pandian first visited the Chandanpur-Joka-Shankhabhanga-Bisoi road and discussed with the local citizens their problems. People explained to him the problem they are facing due to traffic jams at the Bangiriposi cut. An alternate road can help people to bypass the cut. He instructed Rural Works Department to submit a proposal at the earliest.

He then visited the Jagannath Temple in Baripada and reviewed the renovation and other developmental works. He interacted with all stakeholders and assured them of all the support for the temple. The Sevayats appreciated the Chief Minister for sanctioning funds for the transformation and development of Jagannath Temple.