Rourkela: Chief minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday said that Sundargarh will be included in the North Odisha Development Council (NODC), the formation process of which has already begun. The CM made the statement during a felicitation ceremony at Sanskruti Bhawan where he was honoured by district BJP leaders and workers.
“After the formation of our govt and as per the manifesto, the process has started for the formation of the NODC,” Majhi said, adding, “I have formed a task force for this and given responsibility to a cabinet minister in this regard.”
“Besides NODC, Sundargarh has also been included in the Western Odisha Development Council (WODC).In the coming days, it will be decided whether Sundargarh will be included in NODC or remain in WODC,” he said.
“I want Sundargarh to be included in NODC for its speedy development. If Sundargarh is included in NODC, the district will move forward in the fields of economy, social development, roads, health and education,” Majhi added.
Majhi further said that a South Odisha Development Council will also be formed.