Rs 12 Crore Project Approved for New Collector’s Office Building in Nabarangpur district, Aiming to Improve Public Service Delivery

Nabarangpur, April 11 A new District Collector’s office will be constructed in Nabarangpur at an estimated cost of Rs12.26 crore. The building will be developed using a modular workstation system and will be a modern, four-storey, air-conditioned facility equipped with all necessary amenities.
Administrative approval has already been granted by the state government, and the tender process will begin shortly. This information was shared by District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain and Executive Engineer of the Works Department, Kshiradhar Kandapani.
The new four-storey building will be constructed behind the existing Collector’s office. The ground floor will be fully designated for parking, and two lifts will connect all floors. Facilities such as a generator room and AHU (Air Handling Unit) room will also be included.
Upper floors will have offices for officials and their personal assistants, along with pantry areas, record rooms, storage rooms, and separate toilets for men and women. Waiting rooms will also be provided near officials’ offices for visitors. The building will be equipped with modern fire safety systems and emergency exits.
Since Nabarangpur has only one sub-division, the Sub-Collector’s office will also be housed within the same new building. Additionally, the Additional District Magistrate, Deputy Collectors, and other officials will function from this new office.
The state government has directed that the tender process be completed on a war footing to expedite construction.
Historically, Nabarangpur district was formed in October 1992 after the division of the undivided Koraput district into four parts. Initially, the Collector’s office operated from the old RMC premises for eight years (1992–2000). The foundation for the current office building was laid in 1997, and the office shifted to its present location in 2000 during the tenure of then Collector Usha Padhee.
Over time, additional buildings were constructed to accommodate departments such as Social Security, Social Welfare, Welfare Department, and Tourism. After nearly 29 years, the plan to build a new Collector’s office has been widely welcomed by intellectuals and the public.