5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman V. K. Pandian visited the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), Baramunda

Bhubaneswar:1/12/23: 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman V. K. Pandian today visited the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), Baramunda in the afternoon and reviewed various ongoing works for timely completion of the project, which will be an important transit infrastructure in the capital city to benefit the people of Odisha and other states also. During the visit, Pandian enquired about the facilities for the comfort of the commuters such as waiting space facilities, proper sanitation, number of bus spaces, upcoming Ahaar center, installation of proper illumination, toilets, etc

He also advised the agencies to adopt smart IT-driven infrastructure, develop creative ambiance for the travelers using local art, and ensure arrangements of idle bus parking, dormitory for bus drivers, sufficient parking of auto rickshaws, taxi, two-wheelers, etc. for the visitors. He also asked to involve all stakeholders like taxi associations, bus owners’ associations, OSRTC, etc. He instructed officials to complete all the ongoing construction activities, which are at the finishing stage, by end of the year. BDA VC Balwant Singh, officials of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), BDA, construction partner agency Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited were present during the visit. The ISBT Baramunda project, being implemented by Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) over 15.5 acres of land, will have facilities for the convenience of the passengers, office spaces, parking, food court, restaurant, commercial spaces, etc.

The 5T Chairman was apprised of the details of the execution plan for timely accomplishment of the project which will be first step to creating a world-class transit infrastructure in the capital city.