Mumbai/Bhubaneswar, Oct. 30 -- Odisha is committed to reviving its rivers and coastline, which have for centuries served as lifelines of commerce and culture, through modern, sustainable waterway infrastructure.
"This not only reduces logistics costs but also fosters greener and more inclusive economic growth," said Usha Padhee, Secretary, Housing & Urban Development and Commerce and Transport Departments.
Participating in a high-level panel discussion on "Navigating Growth: Inland Waterways in the Forefront of Future Transport and Logistics" at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Padhee said the Odisha government has laid out a forward-looking vision for sustainable and integrated transport development.
She highlighted the state's proac...