₹30,000 crore rural infrastructure boost: Odisha to build 50,000 km roads ahead of polls
The Odisha government has approved a ₹30,000 crore infrastructure package to construct 50,000 km of rural roads and over 3,800 bridges. This initiative, launched under the Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana, aims to improve last-mile connectivity in remote and difficult terrains ahead of upcoming local body elections.
Why it matters
This massive infrastructure investment serves as a critical test for the ruling BJP's governance strategy in Odisha while significantly impacting rural accessibility and economic development in the state.
In one of the largest state-level rural connectivity pushes ahead of the upcoming local body elections, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi , on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) approved projects worth nearly ₹30,000 crore. The ambitious package includes the development of around 50,000 km of rural roads and the construction of about 3,837 bridges and bridge-like structures.
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