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The Bhubaneswar Smart City (BSCL) has presented an elaborate project report outlining the development initiative it intends to undertake within Utkal University, with a primary emphasis on constructing a waterfront near drain no 4. It has been observed that the natural drainage channel, which traverses the university campus, is in a deteriorated state. The odour emanating from the wastewater has been a persistent issue for both the students and the university authorities. As per the project report, the BSCL plans to reconstruct the drain and a pond through activities such as excavation, dewatering, de-weeding, and de-silting of the drainage channel. The project aims to facilitate the natural treatment of the drain's wastewater, and a budget of Rs 50.75 million has been allocated for this purpose. In addition, the authorities intend to construct a viewpoint and a steel bridge, establishing a connection between the university campus and University Law College, University Press, and DDCE. These areas are currently divided by the drainage channel on the opposite side of the campus. The overall project encompasses site development near the drainage channel, including landscaping, driveway and internal pathway construction, an open gym, installation of stone sculptures and benches, and provision of toilet facilities. Additionally, 10 kiosks will be established at the site. An expenditure of Rs 60.20 million is earmarked for these developments. These projects are funded under the city infrastructure development scheme, with a stipulated deadline of nine months for completion, as stated by Balwant Singh, the Managing Director of BSCL. Simultaneously, a group of university students persisted in protesting against the project, alleging that the authorities were creating facilities for the public that would disrupt the peace and tranquility of the university campus. Balwant Singh, the Managing Director of BSCL, countered these allegations, asserting that the facilities were intended for university students rather than the general public. He mentioned that the university authorities had provided a no-objection certificate and had also incorporated their requirements into the project. Officials emphasized that the project report had been formulated based on suggestions from the university authorities.