New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, during his Delhi visit, yesterday reviewed status of important projects related to the state with the Central Government.

Patnaik directed Chief Secretary and Chief Resident Commissioner (CRC) for close follow-up with Ministry of Railways on projects where the State Government is bearing substantial proportion of the cost besides providing land free of cost, official sources said.

The CM also emphasized on issues related to improving telecom and banking density in Odisha. He also reviewed the 5T framework for the CRC Office and expressed his happiness that lot of progress has been made both in the administrative and financial management, sources added.

The Chief Minister Office's Chief Adviser, Chief Secretary, Chief Resident Commissioner and other senior officers were present during the review meeting at Odisha Bhawan here.