Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Early on Friday, Secretary to the CM (5T) VK Pandian visited the Jagannath Temple in the pilgrimage center of Puri, Odisha, and went over the ongoing cultural corridor project. He instructed authorities and organizations to complete the Sri Mandir Parikrama Project (SMPP) by December while visiting several project sites between 4 and 7 in the morning.
Decisions taken in the review:
• Adequate arrangements for parking of two wheelers will be made for commuters and sebayats
• Special attention to be given to keep the outer access road free from encroachments
• The mutt re-development work will be expedited, involving all stakeholders and keeping in mind their history and heritage
• Special focus should be given to the landscaping works using plant varieties that are in tune with the heritage of the 12th-century shrine
• STP works will be expedited
• Electrical sub-station work to be completed at the earliest
• TATA project was instructed to engage more man power during night hours to complete the work in a time-bound manner
• Prime importance to be given to ensure best experience to thousands of devotees who visit the temple everyday along with quality and timely completion of the works
The JBPC and Sri Setu projects, as well as parking options and the provision of essential amenities for pilgrims, were all examined by the 5T secretary. According to a CMO announcement, the agency building the Shree Setu work and JBPC was given the go-ahead to finish the project on schedule so that pilgrims visiting Puri can have a better experience for the next New Year. The OBCC MD, Collector Puri, SP Puri, Secretary Works Department, and other authorities were present.
