Odisha adopts mission mode approach to ensure long-term water security

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (UNI) In a major push towards sustainable water management and long-term water security, the Odisha Government has stepped up the implementation of its In-Stream Storage Structure (ISS) Scheme under ISS 2.0, adopting a mission-mode approach to conserve monsoon water and ensure its availability throughout the year. The Water Resources Department has undertaken 89 projects in four phases under the initiative. Of these, 10 In-Stream Storage Structures have already been completed, creating a combined designed storage capacity of approximately 1.10 crore cubic metres, equivalent to 11 billion litres of water. The completed projects are expected to benefit around…