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Odisha Steps Up Urban Infrastructure Development Under Chief Minister’s Urban Development Scheme with Major Focus on Quality Roads, Drainage, Drinking Water and Beautification

NewsRabindra Sahoo10 Sept 2026

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 10 [UDN}:Under the Chief Minister’s Urban Development Scheme, infrastructure development works are being accelerated across various urban local bodies in Odisha. Through this initiative, priority is being given to improving the quality of roads, developing modern drainage systems, ensuring the supply of clean and safe drinking water, and upgrading and beautifying public spaces across cities and towns.

The scheme aims to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve basic civic amenities for residents. Better roads are expected to enhance connectivity and ease traffic movement, while modern drainage systems will help address waterlogging and improve sanitation. At the same time, efforts are being made to ensure reliable access to clean drinking water and create cleaner, greener and more attractive public spaces.

The government’s focus is to provide citizens with better urban infrastructure, a cleaner environment and improved public facilities, while ensuring that development reaches different municipal areas across the