Konark: Delay in the construction of a mini stadium on the premises of Bhagabati Mahavidyalaya at Konark in Puri district has caused resentment among the students as well as locals.
The alumni association of Bhagabati Mahavidyalaya (College) has urged the authorities of Konark Notified Area Council (NAC) and the district administration to take steps to expedite the mini stadium construction.
The Sports department had sanctioned funds for the mini stadium during the tenure of former MLA Surendra Sethi. In the first phase, the Puri district Sports department had provided Rs 20 lakh to Konark NAC for construction of the sports facility. The NAC authorities had engaged a private contractor for the construction work after inviting tender for the same. Construction work for the sports facility was initiated last year, sources said.
“The private contractor has not done anything except constructing the boundary walls for the mini stadium. The civic authorities of Konark have not taken any step to expedite the construction work. They have failed to utilise the funds allocated for the project,” said a few locals.
Konark NAC executive officer M. Srinivas said they have asked the contractor to expedite the mini stadium work. “The funds sanctioned for the project would be utilised soon,” he added.
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