Dr. as the chief guest in the said program. Krishnachandra Mahapatra, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Housing and Urban Development and Public Enterprises, Government of Odisha attended as the guest of honor Mrs. Mamata Mahanth, Hon’ble MP (Rajya Sabha), Shri Nav Charan Majhi, Hon’ble MP Lok Sabha, Mayurbhanj and Mr. Prakash Soren, Hon’ble MLA, Baripada, Municipal Corporation Mrs. Jam Das and Executive Officer Mr. Sapan Kumar Sahu participated in the event. On this occasion, the Chief Guest said that in urban areas, people are moving towards cities as basic needs such as education, health, transportation, drinking water etc. are easily available. In order to meet the needs of the people in terms of population, the urbanization plan is planning to increase the perimeter of the city and build different categories of houses and provide them at affordable prices. In this context, the public welfare schemes to be taken forward for the overall development of the city, such as proper drainage system for rainwater drainage, drinking water supply and good sanitation, construction of ring road, planting of sufficient number of trees to free the city from heat and construction of barrage to conserve water of Bubabalang river, construction of multi-purpose market complex/hut complex, crematorium. The minister informed about construction, construction of modern bus stand, construction of flyover for smooth movement of vehicles, construction of new collectorate house, relocation of Mandal Jail, improvement of Sreejagannath temple and other temples of the city, improvement of heritage, improvement of park and library, clearing of slums in the city, construction of cow shed etc.
On the occasion of Independence Day, foundation stones of new projects were laid in Ward No. 27 Tekatpur, Ward No. 21 Murgabadi, Ward No. 09 Baruni Road, KC Golei and auspicious inauguration of some completed projects in Baripada city. On this occasion, the elderly journalist and social worker of the city. Vijay Kumar Agarwal, social worker Poon Chandra Bugodei, social worker Amar Sethi who saved precious lives by donating blood many times, pramod Kumar Behera driver of hearse were felicitated for their meritorious service and meritorious student of Baripada competition was awarded. Later, the guests invited by the municipality were extended. Departmental Officers, Staff, Swach Saathi, Cleaners, Jamadars, Skycart Riders and members of various Self Help Groups were present and assisted in conducting the programme.