Bhubaneswar: Veteran BJP leader and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced a series of developmental projects for Odisha while campaigning for BJP candidates in Puri Lok Sabha and Brahmagiri assembly segments.
While unveiling plans for significant infrastructural developments in Odisha, Gadkari announced the decision to establish an airport in Paradip with an investment of Rs 200 crore and initiate work on the 111-km 6-lane Bhubaneswar ring road costing Rs 6,500 crore in October.
He made such announcements while addressing an election rally in Krushnaprasad in Puri district.
The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways also pledged to construct a road from Tangi to Digha.
“Due to Chilika lake and the wetland, there is missing link between Gopalpur and Satpada. For this, people still depend on boats for transportation. Between NH-516 A and NH-316 A, a road will be constructed. Authorities have been told to prepare a DPR,” Gadkari said.
The minister said, “I would do something for you and you should also do something for me by casting votes in favour of BJP candidate Sambit Patra for Puri Lok Sabha seat and Upasana Mohapatra for Brahmagiri assembly segment.”
Additionally, Gadkari disclosed plans to commence construction on the proposed 35-km four-lane Greenfield ring road in Sambalpur, costing Rs 1,333 crore, in October. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion between Rourkela and Cuttack.
