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Odisha's coastline is set to witness a major transformation with the construction of the new Rameshwar–Paradeep Coastal Highway. The project will provide faster, safer, and smoother travel between important cultural, religious, tourism, and economic destinations in Odisha. The highway will reduce travel time by nearly 2 hours and 30 minutes and strengthen connectivity to iconic spiritual destinations.
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The Indian Cabinet has approved the ₹8,301 crore Rameshwar-Paradip coastal highway project in Odisha to enhance connectivity and economic growth through improved infrastructure.
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Critically examine the role of infrastructure development in promoting spiritual and cultural tourism in Odisha, with specific reference to the new Rameshwar-Paradeep Coastal Highway.
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is developing which coastal highway?
The MoRTH is developing the Rameshwar-Paradeep Coastal Highway, a major infrastructure project in Odisha.
Consider the following statements regarding Odisha's New Coastal Highway: 1. The new coastal highway will reduce travel time between Rameshwar and Paradeep by nearly an hour. 2. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is developing the new Rameshwar–Paradeep Coastal Highway. 3. The design speed of the highway is 150 km/hour. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-1 is incorrect because it underestimates the reduction in travel time by nearly 2 hours and 30 minutes. Statement-2 is correct as per fact #1. Statement-3 is incorrect because it contradicts fact #6.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The new coastal highway will become a major catalyst for religious and cultural tourism. Statement-II: This is because the corridor will strengthen connectivity between iconic spiritual destinations such as the Jagannath Temple in Puri, the historic Konark Sun Temple, and the revered Ramchandi Temple. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-1 is correct because it aligns with fact #7. Statement-2 is also correct as it accurately explains why the new coastal highway will become a major catalyst for religious and cultural tourism, citing specific examples of iconic spiritual destinations that the corridor will connect.