August 13th 2024.
During a meeting in New Delhi, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the Centre has given their initial approval for four national highway projects in Odisha. These projects are estimated to cost a total of Rs 14,000 crore. Excitedly, Majhi shared that the Centre has also promised to expedite the preparation of Detailed Project Reports for these projects.
The meeting, which was attended by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, also focused on other crucial national highway projects in the state. Majhi revealed that the Centre has agreed to take necessary steps to accelerate the implementation of four major projects. These include the widening of the 60-km Bhubaneswar-Puri national highway to six lanes, which will cost around Rs 1,800 crore. Additionally, the Chandikhole-Barbil highway will be widened to eight lanes with an estimated cost of Rs 10,000 crore. The Khurda-Nayagarh highway, which will be turned into a four-lane road, will cost Rs 1,100 crore. Lastly, the Kesinga-Junagarh highway will be developed with a budget of Rs 1,000 crore.
The Chief Minister was joined by State Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan and Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja in the meeting, where the progress of these highway projects was discussed in detail. Majhi expressed his gratitude towards the Centre for their support and cooperation in this matter. He also emphasized the importance of these projects for the development and growth of Odisha.
This positive development brings hope to the people of Odisha, who have been eagerly waiting for better connectivity and infrastructure. With the Centre's assurance and commitment, it is expected that these projects will be completed in a timely manner, bringing significant progress and prosperity to the state.
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