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ODISHA•Khordha (Bhubaneswar)
28 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

Odisha prepares for a new era of infrastructure and economic growth

With multi-modal logistics corridors linking Paradip, Dhamra and Gopalpur to the western industrial hinterland, the state accelerates its strategic pivot from raw mineral export to advanced manufacturing, green hydrogen, and electronics design.

Odisha Infrastructure expansion corridor
Construction of multi-tier transport interchanges connecting Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and the Paradip coastal corridor.
Editorial Board, Bhubaneswar•6 min read
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