Brahmani riverfront, Greater Rourkela demand grows

DEMAND for development of Brahmani riverfront and creation of Greater Rourkela Metropolitan Area has gained fresh momentum with two local outfits prodding RN Pali MLA of BJP Durga Charan Tanti to take up the issues with the state government.

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Members of Rourkela Bikas Manch (RBM) and Sachetan Nagarik Manch (SNM) on Tuesday held discussion with the MLA on the two key issues with a written request to take up the matter with the BJP government in Odisha.

RBM president Suman Dutta said the proposed Brahmani riverfront development project has many benefits as it would attract tourists, help environmental sustainability, boost the local economy and protect the river from pollution. He said at present, the river ghats between Vedvyas and Panposh wear an ugly look due to indiscriminate dumping of garbage.