Bhubaneshwar, Nov. 5 -- The landscape of Bhubaneswar, Odisha's fast-growing Capital city, is home to numerous localities that carry history in their names, but few have a story as unique as IRC Village.
As Odisha once again prepares to welcome delegates for 84th Indian Roads Congress, the story of IRC Village reminds us that sometimes, the most enduring legacies are born out of temporary beginnings.
What is now a bustling, modern neighborhood in Nayapalli once began as a temporary settlement built to host a grand national event - the 'Indian Roads Congress' (IRC).
The story dates back to 1982, when Odisha was chosen to host the Indian Roads Congress for the second time - the first being in 1954. The event was a major milestone, as engine...