Daspalla (August 8, 2025): (Report- Subash Chandra Barik): Significant areas within the Daspalla block of Kandhamal district are now brighter at night, thanks to the installation of high-mast solar streetlights funded by local Member of Parliament (MP), Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi. Utilizing resources from his Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Scheme fund, these powerful solar lights have been strategically placed in key public spaces across several Gram Panchayats, enhancing safety and accessibility for residents.
The project specifically targeted bustling community hubs, temple precincts, and festival routes. Key installation points include:
The project has garnered strong appreciation from the local communities and their representatives. Residents and officials from the benefiting Gram Panchayats have collectively expressed their deep gratitude to MP Sukanta Panigrahi for prioritizing their needs.
Prominent figures acknowledging the MP's efforts include Sarat Chandra Nayak and Purna Chandra Nayak (Nuagaon GP); Bisikeshan Jani and Radhamohan Bhukta (Kalsa Khaman GP); Lochan Jani, Uday Amant, and Lochan Kahnara (Dura GP); Sanuj Kumar Sahu, Narayan Dalabehera (Tumandi GP); Aniruddha Sahoo, Vijay Ketan Satpathy, Alekh Nayak (Ghugudi Pada GP); Chittaranjan Mishra, Chandan Raut, Biton Dalai (Madhyakhand GP); Dilip Nayak, Bhagyalaxmi Das (Ghola Handi GP); Sanjay Kumar Patnaik (Sarpanch, Shimili Sahi GP); Bapuji Sahoo (Samiti Member, Pokhari Gochha GP); Anjan Das (Daspalla NAC representative); and Kishore Chandra Dalabehera (Block Representative).
"This lighting project makes a real difference to our daily lives and safety after dark," said a representative from Nuagaon. "We sincerely thank our MP, Shri Sukanta Panigrahi, for understanding our requirement and utilizing his fund for this essential infrastructure."
The installation of these solar high-mast lights represents a tangible step towards improving public amenities and enhancing the quality of life for residents across the Daspalla block. It underscores MP Panigrahi's commitment to utilizing development funds for visible, community-focused projects in his Kandhamal constituency. The reliable illumination is expected to boost local activities and provide a greater sense of security throughout the night.
The project specifically targeted bustling community hubs, temple precincts, and festival routes. Key installation points include:
- Nuagaon Gram Panchayat: Along the busy thoroughfare used during the ongoing Merudanda festival near the Nuagaon Dandakali temple.
- Kalsakhaman GP: Within the premises of the Kalamba Nilakantheswar temple.
- Dura GP: Along the main road (Dura Danda) in Dura village.
- Tumandi GP: At the central junction (Tumandi Danda) near the Danda Kali temple.
- Shimili Sahi GP: At the Hanuman Batika location in Shimili Sahi.
- Ghugudi Pada GP: Near the Shiva temple in Ghugudi Pada village.
- Madhyakhand GP: Close to the Birupaksha temple and Swapneswar temple.
- Ghola Handi GP: In the Bhandari Sahi area.
The project has garnered strong appreciation from the local communities and their representatives. Residents and officials from the benefiting Gram Panchayats have collectively expressed their deep gratitude to MP Sukanta Panigrahi for prioritizing their needs.
Prominent figures acknowledging the MP's efforts include Sarat Chandra Nayak and Purna Chandra Nayak (Nuagaon GP); Bisikeshan Jani and Radhamohan Bhukta (Kalsa Khaman GP); Lochan Jani, Uday Amant, and Lochan Kahnara (Dura GP); Sanuj Kumar Sahu, Narayan Dalabehera (Tumandi GP); Aniruddha Sahoo, Vijay Ketan Satpathy, Alekh Nayak (Ghugudi Pada GP); Chittaranjan Mishra, Chandan Raut, Biton Dalai (Madhyakhand GP); Dilip Nayak, Bhagyalaxmi Das (Ghola Handi GP); Sanjay Kumar Patnaik (Sarpanch, Shimili Sahi GP); Bapuji Sahoo (Samiti Member, Pokhari Gochha GP); Anjan Das (Daspalla NAC representative); and Kishore Chandra Dalabehera (Block Representative).
"This lighting project makes a real difference to our daily lives and safety after dark," said a representative from Nuagaon. "We sincerely thank our MP, Shri Sukanta Panigrahi, for understanding our requirement and utilizing his fund for this essential infrastructure."
The installation of these solar high-mast lights represents a tangible step towards improving public amenities and enhancing the quality of life for residents across the Daspalla block. It underscores MP Panigrahi's commitment to utilizing development funds for visible, community-focused projects in his Kandhamal constituency. The reliable illumination is expected to boost local activities and provide a greater sense of security throughout the night.


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