Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- Odisha is set to hold the 84th edition of the Indian Road Congress (IRC) at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar from November 6 to 10, marking the state's return as host of this prestigious national event after 10 years.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the five-day event, which will see participation from more than 3,500 delegates, including engineers, scientists, academicians, and administrators from across the country. The focus of this year's congress will be on innovation, technology, and policy in road construction and maintenance.

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The last time Bhubaneswar hosted the IRC was in 2015, during its 75th ...