BJD Voices Concerns Over Centres Delay in Approving Odisha Coastal Highway Project

The Union Cabinet has granted approval for the Coastal Highway project, which will connect Rameshwar and Paradip, including key locations such as Konark. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has expressed satisfaction with this decision, noting that the ₹8,301 crore project comes after a prolonged wait of 11 years since its initial proposal.

This coastal highway is anticipated to enhance transportation and promote tourism in the region while also contributing to local economic development. The project aims to improve connectivity between coastal towns and facilitate smoother logistics for goods and services along the eastern coastline of India. Construction is expected to create employment opportunities and stimulate growth in various sectors, including tourism and trade.

As part of the broader initiative to improve infrastructure in coastal regions, this project aligns with the governments efforts to bolster national connectivity and enhance overall economic development in Odisha and surrounding areas.