The Odisha government has operationalised 68 Wayside Amenity Centres (WACs) across 25 districts along major national and state highways to provide better facilities and a more comfortable travel experience for tourists and commuters.
Developed with an investment of approximately Rs 25 crore, the centres aim to improve roadside infrastructure and offer essential amenities to people travelling across the state, officials said.
The state Tourism Department has undertaken renovation, restoration and modernisation of all 68 centres to enhance their infrastructure and ensure the availability of basic facilities for travellers.
The initiative is expected to make highway journeys more convenient and comfortable while strengthening tourism infrastructure across Odisha.
The wayside amenity centres are also aimed at supporting tourists exploring different destinations in the state by providing convenient stopover facilities along important road corridors.
