Koraput: Koraput Collector Manoj Satyaban Mahajan spent Saturday on field duty in the remote and hilly Kotia region, trekking nearly three kilometres and climbing steep terrain to inspect development works in interior villages.
Mahajan walked to villages under the Kotia panchayat to review ongoing welfare and infrastructure projects and ensure timely and quality implementation.
The visit covered areas under the Pottangi block, one of the district’s most geographically remote regions. He assessed initiatives under the state’s “Viksit Gaon, Viksit Odisha” programme, with a focus on livelihood projects such as the Millet Tiffin Centre run by local women’s self-help groups.
Mahajan interacted with members and discussed ways to strengthen income generation through skill development, market linkages and government support.
The Collector also visited the Jagannath Temple at Kotia, a residential school and the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, reviewing hostel facilities, classroom infrastructure and student welfare measures.
He emphasised the importance of quality education in tribal and remote areas.
Villagers welcomed the outreach, saying direct engagement with officials helps address long-pending issues.
Mahajan directed officials to expedite pending works and reiterated the administration’s commitment to inclusive development in Kotia.