Odisha capital to host 5-day Indian Road Congress on Jan 18

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Jan 15, 2015 at 9:27 PM Updated On : Jan 15, 2015 at 10:00 PM

Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhubaneswar, Jan 15:

Odisha’s capital city is all set to host the 75th Indian Road Congress (IRC) for five days beginning January 18.

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Around 4000 delegates including 3000 from other states are expected to take part in the annual congress that would conclude on January 22.

Six technical sessions, one business session and one council meeting will be held during the five-day Congress to be held at the Janata Maidan here.

During its technical sessions, the Congress will deliberate on issues like road safety, use of fly ash and waste materials in road construction, road planning designs, mitigation of permanent trouble spots on roads, road research, modern technologies for non-destructive pavement, assessment of PWD roads using network survey vehicle, cable and suspension bridge and advanced traveller information systems said sources.

Chief Secretary Gokul Chandra Pati has asked the Works department to take note of the best practices on road safety adopted in other states. Pati stressed on using and developing these practices for training and motivation during a review meeting held here.

Pati also emphasized on showcasing tourism, textile and handloom treasures of Odisha in the event with active involvement of the departments of Tourism and Handloom & Textiles.