To improve road network in Maoist-hit areas in the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, the Odisha government has planned to convert the single-lane State highway (SH-51), connecting Laxmipur in Koraput district and Andhra Pradesh border, to double lane.
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Odisha told to audit port projects at construction stage
Odisha government has been urged by the office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) to conduct audit of non-major port projects during the construction stage. CAG feels audit during the time of construction will help determine the investments made by the port developers and also valuation of assets.
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Riverine port planned in Odisha
To set up a riverine port, the Odisha government has drawn up a plan. The proposed riverine port is the first of its kind in Odisha and it is to be built on the public private partnership (PPP) mode. However, the exact spot for the project is yet to be finalised by the State.
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Odisha to re-validate CRZ clearance of Posco port
For re-validation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance to Posco company's captive port, the Odisha government has started the process.
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Odisha plans to build 4,227.69 km rural roads
Odisha government has submitted the Centre a project proposal of Rs 2112.72 crore and Rs 595.72 crore for construction of 4,227.69 km of roads and 140 bridges respectively under the Pradhanmanthri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) in the current 2013-14 financial year.
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Odisha gives priority to SHDP
Odisha government has directed its Works Department to prioritise the State Highway Development Programme (SHDP) to push up infrastructural development in the state. The State Chief Secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra has asked Department to give priority to road projects in LWE districts in the state.
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Odisha to improve 2,158 km highways at Rs 3,000 cr
During the current 12th Plan period, the Odisha government has set a target to improve 2,158 km of State Highways to two-lane standards with a planned cost of Rs 3,000 crore.
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Odisha to bring in policy to generate more solar power
The Odisha government has decided to formulate a solar policy soon to promote solar power generation in the state. The policy will help streamline production, utilisation and management of solar energy in Odisha. The State Science and Technology Minister Ramesh Majhi said that the government has sought suggestions from different government and private institutions and organisations. After verification, valuable suggestions will be incorporated in the policy, which will be launched in the next fe
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Jharsuguda airport to be expanded in 119 acres
For expansion of Jharsuguda airport, the Odisha government has asked the Jharsuguda district collector to identify 119 acre of land there. In a letter to the district collector, the government last week stated that the land should be identified according to the demand and revised master plan of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for expansion of Jharsuguda airport, spread over 909.22 acre.
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Odisha govt to complete NH works in scheduled time
Land acquisition is to be paced up to complete the National Highway projects within the scheduled time, the Odisha government has decided. The State Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who reviewed the progress of different NH projects, asked the officials to expedite the process for getting forest clearances.