Boost to Bhubaneswar infra

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation inaugurated 13 projects and laid foundation stone of 19 others. The estimated cost of all the development projects is Rs 78.75 crore. Two drinking water projects in Ward 19 and 45, a water ATM in ward 49, a crematorium in Ward 9, a senior citizens´ recreation centre in Ward 3 and a colony park at Prasanti Vihar in Ward 1 were inaugurated. The ministers also inaugurated three day-cum-night shelters for the poor and homeless (50 beds each) at Ghatikia, Ashok Nagar and Ganga Nagar, a street light project in Ward 36 and two high-mast lights near Akhandalmani temple (Ward 39). The BMC also laid the foundation stone of an animal welfare centre at Jamukoli on the outskirts of the city. Contact: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. Tel: 0674-243 1403. Website: www.bmc.gov.in