Nabarangpur, Nov 2 (UDN): Odisha Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, and Science and Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra, on Monday visited several cyclone shelters and health centres in Nabarangpur district to review the availability of basic facilities, management arrangements and the quality of services being provided to the public.
The visit was aimed at assessing the functioning of government institutions, examining the condition of essential infrastructure and ensuring that people receive timely, accessible and quality services. During the inspection, the Minister reviewed sanitation, drinking water facilities, electricity supply, lighting, healthcare services, medical supplies and other essential arrangements at the locations visited. Public representatives and district administration officials accompanied him during the inspection.
The Minister first visited the urban shelter near the bus stand under Nabarangpur Municipality. He examined the basic amenities available for people staying at the facility, including drinking water, sanitation, toilets, electricity, lighting and other essential services. He also interacted with the staff and officials responsible for managing the shelter to obtain information about its operational arrangements, cleanliness and service delivery.
Emphasising the importance of urban shelters for people requiring temporary accommodation and assistance, the Minister reviewed the need for proper maintenance, regular cleaning and uninterrupted access to essential facilities. He stressed the importance of effective management and periodic monitoring to ensure that people seeking shelter can stay in a safe, clean and comfortable environment.
Subsequently, the Minister visited the multipurpose flood shelters at Pujariguda and Sauniguda. Considering the critical role these facilities play in protecting people during floods and other natural disasters, he assessed the condition of the available infrastructure and reviewed the arrangements for drinking water, sanitation, toilets, electricity, lighting and other essential amenities.
During the inspections, the importance of keeping the shelters ready for immediate use during emergencies was highlighted. Regular infrastructure checks, timely repairs and proper maintenance of cleanliness were identified as essential measures for ensuring the preparedness of the facilities. The Minister also interacted with the officials and employees responsible for managing the shelters and reviewed the arrangements in place for providing assistance to people during disasters.
Later, Patra visited the Sanamasiagaon Health Centre in Nabarangpur block to assess the availability and quality of healthcare services. He reviewed the availability of medicines, medical equipment, basic facilities for patients and human resources at the health centre. He also sought information about the timely delivery of medical treatment and the proper utilisation of the available facilities.
Highlighting the importance of health centres in providing primary healthcare to rural communities, the inspection focused on the need to ensure adequate medicines, functional medical equipment, a clean environment and sufficient manpower. The importance of treating patients with courtesy, providing timely medical attention and maintaining quality healthcare services was also emphasised.
The Minister further reviewed the need for proper maintenance of medical equipment, cleanliness within the health centre and efficient utilisation of available resources to improve patient care.
The visit underscored the importance of administrative supervision, accountability and transparency in the delivery of government services. Regular monitoring of public facilities, particularly cyclone shelters and healthcare institutions, is essential to ensure that basic amenities remain available and that services meet the needs of local residents.
Among those present during the inspection were Nabarangpur MLA and District Planning Committee Chairman Gouri Shankar Majhi; District Collector Madhumita; Superintendent of Police Partha Kashyap Jagadish; Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Barman; Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra; Nabarangpur Block Development Officer Sunil Khora; Nabarangpur Municipal Executive Officer Dr Ashok Karna; Tehsildar Bholeshwar Nayak; District Information and Public Relations Officer Prahallad Khosla; Sub-Divisional Information and Public Relations Officer Satya Narayan Pradhan; and other concerned officials.
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