Bandhabahal, 20th Nov 2025: A joint public grievance hearing camp was organized at the Bandhabahal Gram Panchayat Office under Lakhnapur Block, Jharsuguda, as reported by Utkal Samal. The camp was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Motiram Bahnan. Present at the camp were:
Superintendent of Police Gundala Rebi Raghavendra
IAS Probationer Prajnanandan Giri
Additional Sub-Divisional Magistrate Victoria Eka
Community Development Officer Binay Patel
Tahsildar Prasanna Patel
District Chief Medical & Public Health Officer
Other district and block-level officials
During the camp, 40 grievances were received, including 20 collective grievances and 20 individual grievances.
Key Issues Discussed
1. Infrastructure & Roads
Upgradation of roads near the temple in Telenpali village
Concrete paving of the Kali Mandir road connecting the main road in Basupali village
Road widening and drainage arrangements near Bandhabahal Filter Plant and OPGC main road
Construction of new roads to remove illegal encroachments from Bandhabahal to Karpabahahal main road
Road marking, removal of encroachments, and installation of street lighting
2. Agriculture & Compensation
Compensation for paddy cultivation provided by OPGC
Equal distribution of land in Pattadantan
Providing land to the landless
Relocation of 11 kV electric poles and wires over cultivable land
3. Water & Utilities
Provision of drinking water via tankers in Sarandamal
Drainage and water outlet improvement
Assistance to displaced people from Hirakud River Dam, including 10 decimal land allocation
4. Employment & Welfare
Employment opportunities in mining and local companies
Protest against exploitation of local employees by OPGC and Thika companies
Movement support in Sukhsoda and Kandheikela using Lakshmi buses
5. Other Grievances
Hearing grievances related to displaced families of OPGC
Employment issues for BC/SC communities
The officials were instructed to take immediate steps to resolve grievances after careful review and translation of each complaint for proper action.
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