The Union Finance Ministry has approved Rs 8,300 crore for the Rameshwar-Paradip coastal highway in the state. (Photo: Freepik) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Odisha's Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Wednesday said the Union Finance Ministry has approved Rs 8,300 crore for the Rameshwar-Paradip coastal highway in the state. Speaking to reporters in Bhubaneswar, he said around 60% to 70% of the land acquisition for the project is complete.

"The Appraisal Committee of the Ministry of Finance has approved the alignment of the route from Rameshwar to Paradip and also approved Rs 8,300 crore for the purpose. The approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is pending. After it gives the approval, the NHAI will float a tender for the construc

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