Jharsuguda Gets ₹26 Crore Transport Boost as Belpahar Bus Stand Opens, Lakhanpur Terminal Project Launched
Jharsuguda: The Odisha government’s efforts to strengthen public transport infrastructure received a major push in Jharsuguda district with the inauguration of the newly constructed Atal Bus Stand at Belpahar and the foundation stone laying ceremony for a new bus terminal at Lakhanpur.
The projects, together valued at over ₹26 crore, are expected to improve connectivity and commuting facilities across the region.
Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena inaugurated the Belpahar Atal Bus Stand, developed at a cost of approximately ₹17.77 crore, while Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari laid the foundation stone for the Lakhanpur Atal Bus Terminal, estimated to cost around ₹9.40 crore.
On the occasion, the ministers also flagged off a new Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) route connecting Kirimira, Laikera, Jharsuguda, and Lakhanpur.
The service is aimed at providing affordable and reliable transportation to residents of rural and urban areas alike.
Addressing the gathering, Bibhuti Bhushan Jena said the government is committed to providing modern, safe, and accessible transport facilities.
He emphasised that improved bus infrastructure and connectivity would enhance mobility and support economic growth in the district.
Speaking at the event, Suresh Pujari highlighted the importance of robust transport infrastructure in bridging the gap between rural communities and urban centres.
He noted that the projects would bring greater convenience to commuters while contributing to the district’s overall development.
Member of Parliament Pradeep Purohit, MLA Tankadhar Tripathy, local representatives, and senior officials were also present during the programme.
Pradeep Purohit noted that the projects fulfilled a long-standing demand of people in Belpahar and Lakhanpur and would significantly improve public transport services in the area.
The newly inaugurated bus stand and the upcoming terminal are expected to enhance passenger amenities, strengthen regional connectivity, and support the movement of students, workers, traders, and residents across Jharsuguda district.
