Cabinet approves construction of new coastal Rameshwar-Paradeep highway in Odisha
The Indian Union Cabinet has approved an ₹8,300 crore coastal highway project in Odisha connecting Rameshwar to Paradeep. The project aims to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel time, and lower carbon emissions.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development of this scale is expected to boost regional economic growth and improve logistics efficiency for freight and passenger traffic.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) approved the construction of a new coastal highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep in Odisha at a total project cost of ₹8,300.79 crore.
The article reports on government infrastructure policy using official statements and project specifications.
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