22nd Governing Body Meeting of SUDA: Emphasis on rapid Urban transformation basing on 5T initiatives

Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (FN Representative) The 22nd Governing Body Meeting of State Urban Development Agency (SUDA), Bhubaneswar was today chaired by Smt. Usha Devi, Minister H&UD and Chairman SUDA. Sri G Mathivathanan, Principal Secretary, H&UD initiating the discussion and throw light on future roadmap SUDA in transforming Urban Odisha. State Urban Development Agency (SUDA)was set up in the year 1990 by the State Government, Orissa was the pioneering State in establishing an agency like State Urban Development Agency in pursuance of the guidelines of 8th Plan Policy. SUDA have been assigned to monitor and to co-ordinate planning and implementation of different Anti-Poverty Schemes. Since last few years, SUDA is undertaking its responsibilities and has also put forth its best efforts to propagate the community management concept and scientific methodology for Income Generation Programmes. The initiative of the State Government has been appreciated on a wider scale by other States.

Sarada Prasad Panda, Director SUDA initiated the agenda wise discussion. While the budget for 2023-24 was approved after detailed discussions, the proceedings of 21st GB meeting was also approved. Discussions were held on audited financial statements for 2021-22 & 2022-23, cash flow (inflow & out flow )for last two years, audit observations, DAY-NULM (social mobilisation & institution building, self-employment programme, shelter for urban household, support for urban street vendors and capacity building training)resource development of SUDA Trans partners and support to Divyang etc were discussed in details. Hon’ble Minister and Chairperson, SUDA appreciated the initiative taken & achievement made during the Financial Year. The meeting emphasised on expediting the urban transformative journey basing on 5T initiatives of Hon’ble Chief Minister Odisha. Among others Sangramjit Nayak Director Municipal Administration, Shikha Biswal FA-cum-Addl Secy, Sanjaya Parmanik OSD- Special Secretary and other members from line departments were present in the meeting held at UNNATI Bhawan. Director SUDA. Sri Panda proposed a hearty vote of thanks.