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To enhance commuter experience and safety, the Odisha government has set an ambitious goal to construct 75,000 kilometers of world-class roads over the next five years.
The initiative involves various state departments, each assigned specific targets to ensure the smooth execution of the project. The Rural Development Department is tasked with building the largest portion, 30,000 kilometers of roads. The Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department will develop 22,800 kilometers, while the Works Department is responsible for 15,000 kilometers. Additionally, the Water Resources Department will construct 5,000 kilometers, the Housing and Urban Development Department 1,200 kilometers, and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will oversee 1,000 kilometers.
A high-level meeting has recently been convened to finalize the plan, with departments instructed to create detailed roadmaps for their assigned projects. A project monitoring unit will be established within the Works Department to coordinate efforts, review progress, and prepare analytics for policy-making.
A steering committee led by the Chief Secretary, along with the Development Commissioner and department secretaries, will oversee the implementation. A State Road Policy will be developed to standardize construction parameters, manage road transfers between agencies, and set maintenance norms. A sub-committee, chaired by the Engineer-in-Chief of the Works Department and including representatives from the Roads, Water Resources departments, and NHAI, will draft the policy.
The initiative also includes standardizing bridge designs to expedite the finalization of structural plans. This project aligns with the promises made in the BJP manifesto to develop world-class roads in both rural and urban areas. |
