Odisha launches mission-mode restoration of flood-damaged Janivili Anicut

Bhubaneswar, Nov 12 (UNI) In a race against time to safeguard drinking water security for Berhampur and its adjoining areas, the Odisha Government has launched a mission-mode operation to restore the flood-damaged Janivili Anicut, a critical water infrastructure that caters to the drinking water needs of more than five lakh people. According to the Department of Water Resources, restoration of the anicut has been accorded top priority following extensive damage caused by floods. The ongoing work is focused on strengthening the damaged left-side abutment and reconstructing the upstream and downstream aprons to restore the structure's stability and ensure its long-term…