In a spectacular virtual extravaganza, Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, today switched on the green light for a whopping 28 National Highway projects in Odisha, tagged at a cool Rs. 6,600 crore, all from the comfort of Jagannath Puri. The event, witnessed through video conferencing, was not just a showcase of infrastructural might but also a promise of swifter journeys and economic prosperity for Odisha.
In attendance were notable figures such as Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, the eloquent National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party, Sambit Patra, alongside MPs, MLAs, and key officials, all sharing the digital stage in this monumental unveiling.
The curtain was raised on several major projects, including the 6-laning of the Chandikhol to Bhadrak section of National Highway-16 and the 4-laning of the Baharagora-Singhra section of National Highway-49. These are not just roads but lifelines that promise to slash travel times, fuel consumption, and connect the dots between economic hubs, especially the eastern ports, paving the way for a surge in industrial vibrancy.
But wait, there’s more! The foundation stones for 26 ambitious projects were also firmly planted into the ground, with another 13 projects breaking ground. The vision? To catapult Odisha into a new era of development, where economic growth zooms ahead, and the sacred journeys to Jagannath Dham and Konark Temple are nothing short of divine in terms of safety and timeliness.
This highway spree is set to stitch Odisha closer not just within its borders but also to neighboring states, easing access to ports for the crucial mining sector and other industries. And let’s not forget the railway bridge – a promise of safe and swift travel. So, buckle up, Odisha! The road ahead looks promisingly smooth and speedy, thanks to Gadkari’s grand road show.
