Odisha is an attractive Treasure House of Cultures, Customs and Traditions, Languages and Literature, Art and Architecture. Odisha truly bears the essence of India. Its ancient grandeur is un-matched. While contemporary scene is encouraging the future holds great promise on several counts. Vigorous pursuit of Tourism activities in the State shall not only help in economic progress of the State but also provide employment to its youth on a sustained basis.

For providing a better connectivity to places of tourist importance/cultural heritage in order to attract tourists from various parts of the World, Government has taken conscious steps for improvement and strengthening of the roads connecting such places by utilizing One Time Central Assistance received from Planning Commission. There is budget provision of Rs.114.67 crore for the year 2012-13 with funds provision for 1 ongoing bridges, 40 nos of ongoing roads and 31 new roads. It is targeted to complete 1 no of bridge project & improve 70.000km road length during this financial year.