The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday reiterated its demand before the Union government for the holistic development of southern Odisha, stating that the region’s growth is central to the state’s progress.
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The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday reiterated its demand before the Union government for the holistic development of southern Odisha, stating that the region’s growth is central to the state’s progress.
In a statement, the party urged the Centre to prioritize these infrastructure projects without further delay. Thus The roadmap for progress in this region hinges on three pillars like railways, National Highways, and Aviation.
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For overall growth of the region, faster execution of Railway & NH projects across Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Malkangiri is the need of the hour.
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The party further urged the Centre for immediate commissioning of the Rangeilunda (Berhampur) Airport.
While Jeypore and Malkangiri airports are commissioned, they are plagued by infrequent schedules and cancellations; this must be rectified to ensure reliable connectivity, it pointed out.
The party further proposed exploring smaller airstrips in other southern districts to unlock the immense eco-tourism potential of the region.
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