Bhubaneswar, Oct. 29 -- Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das has demanded that the state government immediately establish a dedicated development board and announce a special package for Kotia, citing gaps in basic amenities, social security benefits and administrative presence in the disputed border region.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday after a visit to Kotia in Koraput district, Das also called for adequate deployment of Odisha Police in sensitive border villages, improved banking facilities and timely delivery of government benefits to eligible residents.
A congress delegation team led by Das visited Ganjeipadar, Upper Sembi, Kotia and Neredibalsa villages on October 27 to assess the implemen...