Post and telegraphic communications in colonial Odisha- A critical analysis”, International Journal of Development Research
Transport system and means of communication is the backbone of progress of a nation. The economic prosperity, social welfare and political strength of a nation largely depends on the type of transport and communication it has. Healthy communication system of a state opens up new vistas for economic activity and socio-cultural interaction, which ultimately puts an end to the stagnation and isolation. Colonial Odisha was lamentably very backward in matter of transport and communication.