Odisha ACS flags power and water bottlenecks at Angul Aluminium Park near NALCO

Odisha Additional Chief Secretary for Housing and Urban Development and IDCO Chairperson Usha Padhee visited Angul on Saturday to review infrastructure development at the Aluminium Park near NALCO, alongside housing, sanitation and drainage projects. The visit focused on resolving infrastructure bottlenecks, improving civic services and accelerating implementation through coordination among the concerned agencies.

During her visit to the Aluminium Park, Padhee held discussions with senior officials from NALCO and the Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation of Odisha (IDCO), particularly on essential power and water supply requirements. She called for coordinated efforts and time-bound action to address the identified infrastructure issues.

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Aluminium Park infrastructure and civic projects reviewed

The Aluminium Park near NALCO was among the key stops during the Angul visit. Discussions centred on infrastructure requirements that need to be addressed to support the park’s development, with power and water supply identified as priorities.

Padhee also visited Angul Municipality’s Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) and reviewed the ongoing biomining project at Panchamahala. The inspections covered progress in sanitation infrastructure and the scientific management of legacy waste.

Housing project and drainage issues under scrutiny

The Additional Chief Secretary inspected the Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) housing project, reviewing construction progress, drainage arrangements and basic infrastructure with OSHB officials and the District Collector.

She directed the concerned agencies to resolve pending requirements on priority to enable the early allotment and handover of flats to eligible beneficiaries.

Padhee also visited waterlogging-prone areas in Baniabahal and Lingarajodi, where she reviewed drainage-related concerns with district and municipal officials. She called for sustainable drainage interventions and effective stormwater management to improve water discharge and reduce inconvenience to residents, particularly during the monsoon.

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Inter-agency coordination and timely execution stressed

Emphasising field-level monitoring and effective implementation, Padhee called for stronger coordination among departments, greater accountability and timely resolution of project bottlenecks.

She stressed that infrastructure and development initiatives should translate into improved civic services, better living conditions and tangible benefits for residents.

Angul Collector Abdaal M. Akhtar, senior district officials, NALCO representatives, the CGM and officials from IDCO, OSHB and other concerned agencies were present during the visit.