Odisha Transport Minister Reviews Progress, Sets Development Priorities

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena chaired a high-level departmental review meeting to assess ongoing projects, infrastructure development, and future priorities across various wings of the department.

The meeting brought together senior officials from the Commerce and Transport Department, including the Principal Secretary, Transport Commissioner, Director of Government Press, Director of Civil Aviation, Director of Ports, Special Railway Coordination Commissioner, and other key officers.

During the review, the Minister emphasised the need to strengthen transport and commerce infrastructure, improve efficiency in service delivery, and accelerate developmental initiatives across the state.

He highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts among all departmental wings to ensure smooth implementation of projects and better governance.

Bibhuti Bhushan Jena stressed that a modern, integrated, and citizen-centric transport system is essential for supporting Odisha’s economic growth and meeting the evolving needs of the public.

He urged officials to focus on timely execution of departmental programs and infrastructure projects.

The review meeting reflected the state government’s continued focus on enhancing connectivity, streamlining transport services, and strengthening institutional coordination to drive sustainable development and improve public service delivery.