The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) exhibition in Bhubaneswar will open its doors to the general public from November 10, giving visitors a first-hand experience of India’s most advanced innovations in road engineering, design, and construction technology.
The announcement was made by Odisha Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, who said the exhibition aims to engage citizens and students interested in infrastructure and transportation development.
A Showcase of Innovation and Engineering Excellence
The public exhibition will remain open from 2 p.m. on November 10 until forenoon on November 11 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. Visitors can explore interactive models, displays of new-age construction materials, sustainable road technologies, and safety innovations that are shaping the future of India’s transport network.
This event is part of the 84th annual session of the Indian Roads Congress, inaugurated on November 7 by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. The session has attracted over 3,500 engineers, technocrats, policymakers, and researchers from across the country, making it one of the largest gatherings in the sector.
Odisha Hosts IRC After Several Years
Hosting the Indian Roads Congress once again marks a proud moment for Odisha, which last organized the event several years ago. Minister Harichandan highlighted that the exhibition would not only educate the public but also help the state adopt modern construction technologies for future infrastructure projects.
“People will witness advanced construction models and technologies that can guide future development in Odisha. Keeping this in mind, we have opened the exhibition for public viewing on November 10 afternoon and November 11 forenoon,”
— Prithiviraj Harichandan, Works Minister, Odisha.
IRC Village — A Legacy of the 1982 Session
Interestingly, IRC Village in Bhubaneswar owes its name to the Indian Roads Congress session held in 1982. What was once an open field in Nayapalli transformed into temporary cottages for delegates and eventually evolved into one of the city’s most prominent residential areas — a lasting legacy of Odisha’s association with the IRC.
The current session continues that legacy, combining tradition with technological advancement to highlight India’s growing expertise in sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
