The Odisha government has announced an accelerated drive to identify and demolish unsafe buildings across the state following the tragic building collapse in Cuttack that claimed three lives, including that of a young child.

Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said on Sunday that the government has directed officials to immediately intensify the process of identifying and dismantling dilapidated or hazardous structures—whether owned by the government or private individuals.

“The Works Department is responsible for declaring a building unsafe, while the Urban Development Department will ensure its demolition. The government will take responsibility for unsafe government buildings, but private owners must act responsibly and cooperate in the process,” Mahapatra

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