Use industrial Waste in Road Construction: Odisha CM

Posted on 19th Jan 2015 06:29 pm by mohit kumar

Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday urged experts to think about utilizing industrial wastes such as fly ash, slag and plastic waste in road construction.

"Fly ash to the tune of 25.307 million tonnes and 0.828 million tonnes of slag are being produced in Odisha every year. The disposal of these materials is a real troublesome task for the producers and a menace for the state. I propose that sufficient thought should be given to utilise the industrial wastes," the chief minister said while addressing the Platinum Jubilee session of Indian Roads Congress here.

He said the government is spending about 25 percent of its budget on road construction in the state.

"I understand that road infrastructure will pave the way for other infrastructure. I have given thought to connect all the backward districts with industrial areas. Recently, we have tendered for Biju Expressway, which would connect the industrial city of Rourkela with Raipur in Chhattisgarh," Patnaik said.

The Vizaywada-Ranchi corridor, which has been substantially completed, connects 12 tribal districts.

He said the government has launched the State Highways Development Programme to improve all state highways.

It has also launched the Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana this year, that would take care of the roads not developed under any other scheme.

The chief minister said engineers have been asked to adopt the quickest method of bridge construction for rural connectivity.

The government has set a target of completing 114 roads this year.

Chief Secretary G.C. Pati said the government has taken steps for inter-state connectivity to boost trade and commerce with neighbouring states.

He emphasised on the quick execution of road construction in extremist affected areas of the state to connect the people with the administration.

Other news

Jharkhand Ispat's Directors Granted Bail in Coal Block Case

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) A court here Wednesday granted bail to two directors of Jharkhand Ispat

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Two bodies were found a day after the bridge collapse; Officer said – the ship's crew is helping in the investigation

A search operation is underway in the Patapsco River after a bridge collapsed in Baltimore city o

ITR Last Date: Today is the last date for filing an income tax return; If you miss the date of 31st July then you will get this chance till 31st December

The last date for filing Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2022-23 is July 31, 2023.

Big meeting on Corona: PM Modi's meeting with Chief Ministers begins, Mamta Banerjee and Bhupesh Baghel did not attend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a virtual (online) meeting with the Chief Ministers on We

Congress suspends two Chhattisgarh Legislators

Raipur, Jan 28 (IANS) The prolonged tussle within the Congress in Chhattisgarh took a fresh tur

IND vs AFG: 'It is yours, it is yours...' Why did Rohit Sharma say this to Rishabh Pant? When ICC shared the video, the secret was revealed

India faced Afghanistan on Thursday, 20 in the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2024. In this match, wick

IND vs AUS: Should Rohit Sharma change his batting position? Ravi Shastri gave his opinion on team combination.

Former Indian team head coach Ravi Shastri has given his opinion on whether captain Rohit Sharma

IPL anonymous: Bisla, who won the title for KKR, is now trying his hand in coaching and commentary; Know where were you for 6 years

Manvinder Bisla played a key role in helping Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) win the trophy for the f

Bounce in India's economy but the path ahead

On one hand, the speed of the Corona epidemic has decreased, on the other hand, the pace of devel

Congratulations! Rashmika Mandanna announces her engagement; will she become Vijay Deverakonda's bride this month?

After South, Rashmika Mandanna is now proving her acting prowess in Bollywood as well. Following