Bhubaneswar, Oct 30: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday extended heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for the Centre’s approval of 92 Railway Over Bridge (ROB) projects in Odisha, strengthening railway infrastructure in the state.

ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ୯୨ଟି ରେଳ ଓଭରବ୍ରିଜ୍‌ ନିର୍ମାଣ ପାଇଁ ରେଳ ମନ୍ତ୍ରାଳୟ ଅନୁମୋଦନ ଦେଇଥିବାରୁ ମାନ୍ୟବର ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @narendramodi, କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ରେଳ ମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @ashwinivaishnaw ଏବଂ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @MohanMOdisha ଙ୍କୁ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଜଣାଉଛି । ଏହି ରେଳ ଓଭର ବ୍ରିଜ୍ ପାଇଁ କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ସରକାର ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଖର୍ଚ୍ଚ…

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 30, 2025

Full Funding by Centre

In a post on social media platform X, Minister Pradhan stated that the Ministry of Railways will bear the entire cost of constructing the 92 ROBs across Odisha. He emphasized that this move will significantly improve road-rail integration, ensure safer travel, and accelerate connectivity throughout the state.

“This decision will fast-track Odisha’s foundational development and make transportation safer and smoother,” Pradhan wrote, highlighting the strategic importance of the initiative under the Purvoday vision for Eastern India’s growth.

Boost to Connectivity and Safety

The ROBs are expected to reduce traffic congestion, eliminate level crossings, and enhance safety for commuters. The Centre’s decision to fully fund and execute these projects reflects a strong commitment to infrastructure development in Odisha, especially in semi-urban and rural regions.

The announcement marks a major step forward in enhancing the state’s transport infrastructure under the Purvoday mission.