Transferred Roads to Receive Major Development Push Under Chief Minister’s Road Scheme, Improving Connectivity Across Communities

Bhubaneswar, Sept 2 [UDN}:  To further strengthen road connectivity in rural areas, the Odisha Government is continuing the Chief Minister’s Road Scheme – Transferred Roads Improvement Programme (MMSY-TRIP) for the development and upgrading of roads transferred to the Rural Development Department.

The State Government has decided to extend the programme for four years, from 2026–27 to 2029–30. According to a notification issued by the Rural Development Department, road projects covering approximately 23,705 kilometres will be taken up under the programme at a total estimated cost of ₹5,365 crore. Construction of projects that are already underway will also be completed during this period.

Road Projects Covering 23,705 Kilometres to Be Implemented

The primary objective of the programme is to improve transportation facilities for people in rural areas and ensure better connectivity of villages with educational institutions, healthcare facilities, agricultural activities and markets. Roads transferred from the Panchayati Raj and other departments will be upgraded under the scheme.

The State Government has given priority to quality in road construction. The required designs and plans for the projects will be prepared by departmental engineers.

Each project contract will include provisions for regular annual maintenance for five years. During this period, the contractor will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance of the road and ensuring that the entire road surface remains in proper condition for the prescribed period after completion of the project.

A five-year defect liability period will also be applicable. If any defect develops on the road during this period, the contractor will be required to repair it at their own expense.

Various prescribed tests will be conducted to ensure the quality of road construction. In addition, third-party quality assessment will be carried out through the State Quality Monitoring Model under PMGSY, providing an additional mechanism for monitoring and maintaining construction standards.