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Over ₹62K crore allocated for rural, urban infra to realise Samruddha Odisha dream

The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar

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February 18, 2025

IN a major push towards rapid economic and social transformation, the Odisha government has made a whopping allocation of ₹62,206 crore for infrastructural development in both rural and urban areas as part of its ambitious roadmap for Samruddha Odisha-2036, aligning with the centenary celebrations of the state's formation.

- HEMANT KUMAR ROUT @Bhubaneswar

The state government has allocated over ₹39,221 crore for rural development and ₹9,985 crore for urban development besides an additional ₹13,000 crore for comprehensive city road decongestion plan.

A significant portion of the allocation will be directed towards improving connectivity, industrial hubs and both rural and urban infrastructure. The government has planned to expand the road and highway network, construct new bridges, modernise railway infrastructure and strengthen port facilities to enhance trade and commerce.

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