On Wednesday, the Odisha government, in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved several key schemes, including a major initiative to build 500 km of disaster-resilient roads with a total outlay of Rs 1,000 crore, officials said.

Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja stated that the new scheme aims to develop robust road infrastructure that ensures minimal disruption in connectivity during and after natural disasters. These roads will help maintain access to emergency services in disaster-affected areas across the state.