Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Odisha CM Orders Action Over Poor Road, Bridge Work
The Chief Minister of Odisha wants to make sure that the roads and bridges in the state are built well.
He told the people in charge to punish any contractors or officials who do a bad job.
The goal is to build many new roads and bridges in the next five years.
He also wants to make sure the roads are strong and will last a long time, especially in the hilly areas.
The state is already doing a good job with road construction, ranking fourth in the country for building rural roads.
Odisha CM directed action against contractors and officials.
Action due to substandard work in rural road and bridge construction.
The CM set a goal to construct 30,000 km of roads and 500 bridges in 5 years.
Emphasis on quality and maintenance of roads and bridges.
Odisha is in fourth position in rural road construction under PMGSY.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister
- What
- Chief Minister directed action against contractors and officials over substandard road and bridge construction.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To improve the quality of road infrastructure and ensure proper maintenance.
Contractors
Government
Work Quality
Contractors
Receive harsh actions if work quality is low.
Government
Ensuring proper construction to meet set guidelines and standards.
- Action Ordered By
- Odisha Chief Minister
- Department Involved
- Rural Development Department
- Target
- 30,000 km of roads and 500 bridges in 5 years
- Focus
- Quality and maintenance of roads
- PMGSY Rank
- 4th in the country
- Rural Road Construction (PMGSY)
- 70,711.24 km completed