Kotpad: Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, who arrived in Koraput, visited Kotpad and participated in several programs. He first conducted a review meeting at the Kot Natapada Group Health Centre, where he interacted with doctors and staff, discussing various issues related to healthcare services.
Following that, he met with Padma Shri awardee Gobardhan Panika to understand the problems faced by the weaving community and to assess their health conditions.
Later, at the BJP party office, the minister held discussions with BJP workers regarding party organization, the “Developed Odisha” and “Developed India” missions.
He also took part in the “One Plant for Mother” program, where he planted a sapling as part of the event. The program witnessed the participation of Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra, former MP’s district representative Pradeep Rath, representative Rameshwar Jena, Zilla Parishad Chairman Sumanta Pradhan, Chandrasekhar Dash, and many other party workers.