Saturday, 6 July 2019

A glimpse on State Secretariat, Odisha

State Secretariat of Odisha is the apex office of the State Government. This building stands on the way from PMG sqr to AG sqr. In this building, O/o Chief Minister, Offices of Council Ministers and different departments of state government are functioning.

    LOCATION MAP & GUIDE    


    SECURITY   
The security of Secretariat is being managed under "Odisha Secretariat Security Rules, 1993"
Anyone can enter Secretariat premises on showing "Secretariat Pass" issued by Home Department. For occasional entrance, one have to get a "visitor pass" from reception counter near Gate No. 4.
Total five gates are there for entry or exit with some restrictions.
Gate No. 1 (all time opened) 
During 9.30AM - 7.00PM : 
Entry/exit - only Cars allowed (generally VIP entry) 
Rest time (except 9.30AM - 7.00PM) 
Entry/exit - Pedestrian/ 2-wheelee / Cars
Gate No. 2 (9.30AM - 7.00PM)
Entry/exit - Only Pedestrian & 2-wheeler allowed
Gate No. 3 (All time closed) 
Gate No. 4 (9.30AM - 7.00PM)
Entry - only pedestrian 
Exit - pedestrian / 2-wheeler
Gate No. 5 (9.30AM - 8.00PM)
Entry/exit - Pedestrian/ 2-wheelee / Cars
Gate No. 6 (9.30AM - 7.00PM) 
Entry/exit - Only Pedestrian & 2-wheeler allowed

    NEW SECRETARIAT BUILDING   
In an attempt to bring the government offices, which run from rented places, under one roof, a new nine-storey tower has been constructed at Unit-V in front of the annexe building of Nirman Soudh near Power House Square. The new tower will look almost like the commissionerate building located nearby.
This building would come up over an area of 3,000sqft. It will allot 12 per cent space for official cabins and 25 per cent for the employees' working area.
Besides, the building will have a conference hall on the top floor. Waiting halls and canteens will also be there. Moreover, it will have a basement as well as ground parking slot where as many as 400 cars can be parked. There would be adequate elevators and will be disabled-friendly.
This building will follow the green building norms of The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri) and will also fulfil the criteria of three-star Griha (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) ratings of Adarsh (Association for Development and Research of Sustainable Habitats).
This building will have a rainwater-harvesting system and a waste water treatment plant. Besides, it will have energy efficiency system where at least 20 per cent lights in the common areas will be solar powered. 


Departments to be shifted:
Excise, Tourism, Co-operation, 
Science & Technology, Commerce & Transport, 
Sports & Youth Services, Fisheries & Animal Resources, 
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, 
Odia Language Literature & Culture, 
Electronics & Information Technology, Skill Development & Technical Education, 
Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities