In a massive boost to Odisha’s infrastructure, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Tuesday approved road development projects worth Rs 44,771 crore for the 2025–26 financial year. The approvals cover five National Highway projects, five State Highway projects, and several initiatives under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).

State Minister for Works, Law and Excise, Prithviraj Harichandan, who met Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Tuesday, announced the approvals following a detailed review of Odisha’s highway and connectivity needs.

The Centre has sanctioned Rs 30,000 crore for National Highway expansion and upgradation, while Rs 13,000 crore has been allocated for State Highway projects. A significant addition is the Centre’s nod

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