Swargadwar makeover to be completed by Mar

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Swargadwar makeover to be completed by Mar

Sunday, 25 October 2020 | PNS | PURI

The Chief Minister’s 5T Secretary VK Pandian on Saturday visited Puri and reviewed the progress of development of the Swargadwar and also the Gosalas for stray cattle and rehabilitation of beggars.

Redevelopment of the Swargadwar constitutes an important part of the 5T initiative.

An official said the work has started with funding from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and would be completed by March next.

As an interim measure, a shed and other facilities are being provided to people visiting the Swargadwar for cremation of their relatives.

To make the Badadanada (Grand Road) clean, as many as about 700 stray cattle have also been shifted to the Gosalas from the Badadanda and another 400 would be relocated in next one month.Steps have also been taken for rehabilitation of beggars so that they can lead a respectful life.

Meanwhile, about 500 beggars have been rescued from the Badadanda and rehabilitated in various institutions. Of those rescued, 150 have been traced and reunited with their families. During the review, the Puri Collector and the Commissioners of BMC and Cuttack Municipal Corporation were present.

The BMC and the CMC would also undertake shifting of stray cattle and rehabilitate in the Gosalas of their respective areas.

They would also undertake rehabilitation of beggars in their areas.

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