Bhubaneswar: Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today said that major components of the Ekamra Parikrama Project in Bhubaneswar will be completed before Shivratri of 2026, while the entire project is targeted for completion by June next year.

The minister informed that work has picked up pace after a review meeting held yesterday. He said the Khordha district administration and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation have been directed to resolve all pending land acquisition issues.

According to Harichandan, the delay occurred because one of the contractors engaged in 2023 stepped back from the project. To avoid further disruption, the remaining work has been divided into three to four parts, with clear timelines.

All temple-related development, including access roads and park

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