Coastal Highway To Become Lifeline Of Odisha: Dharmendra | OTV News

Kendrapara: The Gopalpur-Digha proposed coastal freeway has the potential to develop into the lifeline of Odisha, stated Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday.
Pradhan was talking at a programme organised on the Circuit House right here in Kendrapara after visiting Bhitarakanika sanctuary which reopened at present after 9 days of hiatus for crocodile census.
During the event, the Union Minister stated that the a lot hyped coastal freeway has a funds of Rs 10K Crore, which will likely be borne by each the Centre and State. It will support in bringing improvement to the coastal areas, notably to Kendrapara.
Pradhan additionally felicitated COVID warriors who had been vaccinated within the first stage of the drive through the occasion.
“The Haridaspur-Paradip railway line is going to be operational soon, facilitating both passenger and freight services on the track,” he stated.
Besides, an MoU is quickly going to be signed with the Paradip Port Authorities to develop a river based mostly port within the space, knowledgeable Pradhan.
On his go to to the sanctuary, Pradhan stated, “It was a pleasant experience for me to explore the nature here at Bhitarkanika. This place has immense possibilities. We have to strike a balance between environment and tourism while developing the area.”
“This is a fragile ecosystem. We cannot destroy the habitat of so many wild animals and endangered flora in the name of development. So, a planned development is necessary, which we are already working on,” he added.
(Edited By Suryakant Jena)

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