Quote:Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the allocation of 100 acres of land for the establishment of a Science City in Bhubaneswar.
Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement following his participation in the National Technology Day celebrations held on Sunday.
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He further informed that the Science City will be developed in the Chandaka area of Bhubaneswar. A biotechnology park is also planned as part of the project, which will offer opportunities for industrialists and researchers to innovate and showcase their work.
“To strengthen the scientific ecosystem across the state, science centers will also be established in every district. A nation can only progress if it is strong in science and technology. With this vision, Odisha is taking concrete steps toward scientific advancement,” the minister added.
Quote:... now planning is being made to extend this ambitious project up to either Cuttack Bus Stand or if possible up to SCB Medical College, he said.
The Minister said that a new committee has been formed to analyse this and that is being studied now. Once, the extension gets green signal a new DPR will come soon.
The metro will be built with the cooperation of not only the state government but also the central government, he further added.
Quote:In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal also outlined the key projects being undertaken by the Centre through the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) in Odisha.
"Government of India through Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has taken up development of six declared National Waterways (NWs) i.e. Brahmani & Mahanadi Delta & East Coast Canal (NW-5), Baitarni River (NW-14), Birupa River-Badi Genguti-Brahamani River System (NW-22), Buddha Balanga River (NW-23), Mahanadi River (NW-64) and Subarnarekha River (NW-96) in the State of Odisha for both cargo and river cruise tourism," Sonowal said.
The minister highlighted that the Centre is working on water infrastructure upgrades, including ports, terminals, docks, and navigation systems in Odisha. These projects include:
1. Development of NW-5 for evacuation of coal through Talcher coal fields and connectivity to Pankapal Industrial area.
2. Jetty for river cruise tourism around Bhitarkanika Forest on Baitarni River (NW-14).
3. Birupa River -BadiGenguti -Brahmani River System (NW-22) - river cruise to connect the "Diamond Triangle" of the "Ratnagiri-Udayagiri-Lalitgiri" complex.
4. Buddha Balanga River (NW-23)- river cruise from Hidden Beach (Chandipur) to Balasore city.
5. Mahanadi River (NW-64) - Class-VII standard waterway (carrying capacity of 2000 DWT vessels), navigational aids and passenger jetties at Bahakud-Musadiafor ferry service.
6. River Subarnarekha (NW-96)- river cruise connecting Panteighat to Bichitrapur Mangroves and Bhusandeswara Temple (Asia’s largest Shivlingam) and adjoining Digha Sea Beach (in West Bengal) with dedicated floating jetties at each location.
On the Chilika lake development, the minister said that development of the lake comes under the Odisha government's domain but if the state government wants, the IWAI may provide technical assistance to it.
Quote:Greenfield Airport Planned at Paradip to Boost Aviation Connectivity.
The Odisha government has proposed the development of a greenfield airport at Paradip in the state budget presented recently, aiming to accelerate growth in industry, exports, and imports while expanding the aviation network across coastal industrial clusters. A greenfield airport, being built from the ground up, offers a unique opportunity to cater to the region's expanding economic activity, driven by major industries, ports, and cargo operations.
Paradip has recently been identified as a growing industrial hub under the Centre's ‘Mission Purvodaya,’ with projects such as port capacity expansion and new petrochemical initiatives contributing to its development. Aviation experts believe that a greenfield airport in Paradip could provide the necessary infrastructure to support this economic growth.
Quote:Odisha State Road Policy 2025 gets cabinet nod; govt to create 75000 km world-class road network
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BY : Vikash Sharma
PUBLISHED: 21 Mar 2025, 06:23 PM IST
LAST UPDATE: 21 Mar 2025, 06:23 PM IST
The Cabinet approved the "Odisha State Highways Authority Bill-2025". This bill paves the way for the establishment of an autonomous body named the Odisha State Highways Authority
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Key Features of Odisha State Road Policy 2025
The newly approved policy aims to provide a structured framework for the development of road infrastructure in the state. Some of its major highlights include:
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Major Road Development Goals and Vision
To boost Odisha’s economic development, the government has set an ambitious target of developing a 75,000 km world-class road network. This initiative will focus on enhancing road connectivity, ensuring smooth transportation, and supporting large-scale infrastructure projects across the state.
Formation of the Odisha State Highways Authority
In another major decision, the Cabinet approved the "Odisha State Highways Authority Bill-2025". This bill paves the way for the establishment of an autonomous body named the Odisha State Highways Authority, which will be responsible for the overall development and management of major road projects across the state.
This newly formed authority will play a crucial role in accelerating the implementation of large-scale road projects, ensuring faster approvals, efficient execution, and enhanced maintenance mechanisms.
Posted by: Chitta - 03-22-2025, 11:19 PM - Forum: Ring Road
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This is an excellent initiative. The propsoed 4 Lane Marine Drive Road from Gopalpur to Sonepur in Ganjam would improve tourism. It should pass close to IISER Berhampur. Besides tourism the government may use that corridor for more hi-tech and research institutions as well as companies. See images below:
