Odisha CM inaugurates Biju Patnaik expressway, economic corridor

On the occasion of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik’s 107th birth anniversary, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the Biju Patnaik Expressway at Ampani and the Biju Patnaik Economic Corridor from Sohela in the state’s western district.

The Chief Minister inaugurated and lay the foundation stone for different development projects totaling Rs 3081 crore during his tour to the districts of Bargarh, Kalahandi, and Nuapada.

Addressing the occasion Chief Minister stated, “The Biju Expressway is the lifeline of the region. This Expressway will write a new history of development across Odisha. The Biju Expressway has brought many opportunities and it will be the driver of economic growth to the region by benefiting farmers, students, Industries and the business community and further improvement in health services, and common people will also get facilities.”

According to the Chief Minister, the Biju Economic Corridor would attract investment and establish new industries in the region.

Reiterating his belief in work rather than words, the Chief Minister stated that an additional 30% subsidy will be granted as an incentive to investors in the Biju Economic Corridor.

Patnaik further stated that “the land acquisition has expedited for the development of industries in advance.”

Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri are among the eight districts that would benefit from the Biju Economic Corridor. Economic activity between Western Odisha and South Odisha District will expand, as will tourism growth.