Economy
Centre Sanctions ₹769 Crore Road Projects for Odisha
📅 May 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the Centre's sanction of 10 road projects worth over ₹769 crore under the CRIF scheme to boost connectivity in remote Odisha districts.
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the Union government has sanctioned 10 road projects worth over ₹769 crore under the Central Roads and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for 2026-27. The projects are set to bring a "revolutionary change" in connectivity, particularly benefiting remote areas in districts like Jharsuguda, Berhampur, Ganjam, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Gajapati, which is expected to create new opportunities in transportation, education, health, and trade
