Odisha govt approves 866 new bridges and 6-laning of Cuttack ring road

27 Apr 2023 CW Team

During the State Cabinet meeting, presided by Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister, the Odisha government approved 15 important proposals, including the building of 866 new bridges under the Biju Setu Yojana and the tender for upgrading the Cuttack ring road to 6-lane level.

The Cabinet approved extending the Biju Setu Yojana (BSY) through 2025–2026 and decided to take on 866 new bridges in addition to finishing up existing bridges with an additional outlay of Rs 35.97 billion, according to Pradeep Jena, Chief Secretary. "Considering the necessity of bridges in rural areas for improving communication and subsequently socioeconomic conditions of the people residing in rural areas, in the public interest," he added.

The state government introduced the BSY programme in 2011–12 with the goal of filling in all the gaps on the Rural Development department's roads.

The plan was approved to be put into action in 2021–2022 for a three-year term, from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024, with an expenditure of Rs 51.82 billion for the construction of 946 bridges (396 current and 550 new).

The state cabinet has also given its approval for the state sector-road development program's tender to upgrade the Cuttack ring road from Khannagar to Link Road to a 6-lane level. This 2.1 km long road project is intended to improve connectivity and lessen traffic congestion.

Also read:
10,331 km of national highways will be built in 2022-2023
First PMGSY road built in Rajouri's hilly region

Infrastructure Energy

17 Dec 2025

Vedanta Aluminium Uses 1.57 bn Units of Green Energy in FY25

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, recently reported consumption of 1.57 billion units of renewable energy in FY25, marking a significant milestone in its 2030 decarbonisation roadmap. The company also achieved an 8.96 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity compared to FY21, reinforcing its leadership in India’s low-carbon manufacturing transition. During FY25, Vedanta Aluminium expanded its renewable energy portfolio through long-term power purchase agreements, strengthening its strategy to source nearly 1,500 MW of renewable power over the lon..

Oberoi Group to Develop Luxury Resort at Makaibari Tea Estate

EIH Limited, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group, has announced the signing of a management agreement to develop an Oberoi luxury resort at the iconic Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling. The project marks a key milestone in the Group’s long-term strategy of creating distinctive hospitality experiences in rare and environmentally significant locations. Established in 1859, Makaibari is one of the world’s oldest tea estates and is globally recognised for its Himalayan landscape, primary forests and exceptional biodiversity. Spread across 1,236 acres, the estate houses one of the world�..

GHV Infra Secures Rs 1.09 Bn EPC Order in Jamshedpur

GHV Infra Projects Ltd, a fast-growing EPC company in India’s infrastructure and construction sector, has recently secured a Rs 1.09 billion work order in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Awarded by a reputed group entity, the contract covers end-to-end civil construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, along with high-quality finishing works for a large building development. The project will be executed over a 30-month period, with defined benchmarks for quality, safety and timely delivery. The order strengthens GHV Infra’s footprint in Jamshedpur, a key industrial hub known fo..