Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurates key road projects in Odisha

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₹761 crore, and laid the foundation stone for the road widening and strengthening project from Motar to Baner via Ladugaon, estimated at ₹34 crore, in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. The event was attended by Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and union minister of education and skill development Dharmendra Pradhan.

Addressing the gathering, Shah highlighted the significance of the newly expanded Kamakhyanagar-Duburi highway, stretching over 51 kilometers, which will strengthen connectivity between the mineral-rich districts of Angul and Dhenkanal in Odisha, bolstering their linkage with the national highway network. He praised the scientific approach adopted by the government, which expedites toll collection through fast tags, streamlines land acquisition processes, resolves disputes promptly, and leverages technology and alternative funding methods to accelerate highway construction, ultimately boosting economic activities.

Furthermore, Shah highlighted the significant financial support extended by the Modi government to Odisha, including a substantial increase in devolution and grant-in-aid from Rs. 1,14,000 crore to Rs.

4,57,000 crore. He also mentioned crucial infrastructure projects, social welfare schemes, and disaster management initiatives that have positively impacted the state's progress.