Odisha Govt approves five water storage projects worth Rs 625 crore

Bhubaneswar, Nov 13 (UNI) Stepping up efforts to build climate-resilient water infrastructure, the Odisha Government has approved five instream storage projects worth Rs 625.47 crore across five districts. The projects, spread across Rayagada, Kalahandi, Ganjam, Balangir and Sonepur districts, are expected to benefit nearly 72,000 people in 74 villages by improving water availability and supporting rural livelihoods. The approved projects include Dhuanpadar ISS on the Vansadhara and Revatiguda ISS on the Nagavali in Rayagada district; Bhimpur ISS on the Bahuda in Ganjam; Muralijore ISS near Nijharidara village in Kalahandi's Bhawanipatna block; and Kutasingha Barrage across the Ong, a major tributary…