Nabarangpur, Oct 28 [UDN}: 2026: Nabarangpur District Collector Madhumita and Dr. Maheswar Swain, Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister, who was deputed by the State Government, visited several shelters and healthcare facilities across Nabarangpur district on Tuesday to review the available amenities, management arrangements and services being provided to the public.
During the inspection, they visited the urban shelter near the bus stand within Nabarangpur Municipality, the multipurpose flood shelters at Pujariguda and Shauniguda, and the Sanmasigaon Health Centre under Nabarangpur Block.
At the various shelters, the officials inspected the availability and condition of essential facilities, including drinking water, sanitation, electricity supply, toilets, lighting and other basic amenities. They also interacted with the staff members and officials responsible for managing the facilities to obtain information about their day-to-day functioning, cleanliness and the provision of necessary services to people taking refuge there.
The inspection aimed to assess whether the shelters were being maintained properly and whether adequate arrangements were in place to ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of the people seeking shelter.
The Collector and the Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister also visited the Sanmasigaon Health Centre to assess the healthcare services available to the public. They reviewed the availability of medicines, medical equipment, basic facilities for patients and the adequacy of the required healthcare personnel.
During the visit, emphasis was placed on ensuring that patients visiting the health centre receive timely, quality and affordable medical care. The concerned officials were also advised to ensure the proper maintenance of the available facilities and to address any shortcomings that could affect the delivery of healthcare services.
Several senior district and block-level officials accompanied the Collector and the Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister during the inspection. Those present included Additional District Magistrate (General) Dr. Pramod Kumar Pushti, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, Nabarangpur Block Development Officer Sunil Khora and Tehsildar Bholeshwar Nayak.
Meanwhile, Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Barman conducted a separate inspection of various shelters in Nandahandi Block. During his visit, he reviewed the available facilities, sanitation arrangements, cleanliness and overall management of the shelters.
He also interacted directly with the affected people staying at the shelters to understand their needs, difficulties and grievances. In addition, he examined the quality and quantity of cooked food being provided to the shelter occupants, along with the arrangements for its distribution.
The Additional District Magistrate directed the officials and staff concerned to ensure that everyone taking refuge at the shelters receives a safe environment, adequate food, drinking water and all other essential services. He stressed the importance of maintaining proper standards in shelter management and ensuring that the needs of affected people are addressed promptly.
Block Development Officer of Nandahandi Block, Kh irod Chandra Sahu, was present during the inspection.
The inspections formed part of the district administration’s efforts to monitor the functioning of shelters and healthcare facilities, strengthen essential public services and ensure that people affected by emergencies receive the necessary support, care and basic amenities.
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