The network is set to allow uninterrupted travel within 24 hours. Credit: SGr via Shutterstock.

The government of India’s Odisha state has announced the construction of a 2,600km Grand Ring Road to bolster connectivity between districts and reduce travel times.  

This extensive network is expected to allow uninterrupted travel within 24 hours, connecting Malkangiri’s Motu to Mayurbhanj’s Tiring, reported Odishatv.in.  

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The initiative includes a dedicated ring road around the mineral-rich areas of Keonjhar and Barbil, with an investment of Rs22bn ($260m). 

Further development plans include constructing ring roads around major cities such as Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri to alleviate congestion. 

Odisha works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan highlighted the state government’s detailed strategy for the development and maintenance of these road networks. 

He said: “This infrastructure project is expected to cost approximately Rs910bn and is slated for completion within the next three years.

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“We are dedicated to providing improved infrastructure to support economic growth and ease the lives of our citizens.” 

In addition to these road projects, the Odisha government has approved 25 industrial projects valued at Rs42.22bn during the 133rd State Level Single Window Clearance Authority meeting, reported Daily Excelsior.com. 

These projects are anticipated to create more than 14,497 jobs, significantly contributing to Odisha’s socioeconomic progress. 

Among the approved projects are Hetero Labs’ pharmaceutical manufacturing facility with a Rs7bn investment, Ganesha Ecopet’s recycled polyethylene terephthalate manufacturing unit costing Rs5.2bn, Shalimar Glass Works’ glass manufacturing unit with a Rs5.3bn investment, and Shyam Metalics Specialty Alloys’ titanium slag manufacturing unit at Rs7.1bn.