Bhubaneswar, Dec. 17 -- The state government has a plan for expansion of Odisha's Berhampur city, announced Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today.

"Berhampur city is likely to witness an expansion in near future. The urban area will be known as Greater Berhampur City after the expansion," said the Chief Minister at an event in the South Odisha city.

The Chief Minister asked the Ganjam district administration to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for expansion of Berhampur.

"The state government will introduce Town Planning (TP) scheme in Berhampur. The authorities are ready to execute two TP schemes, which will play a key role in improving civic infrastructure. Besides, the schemes will benefit the land owners," he added.

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