States » EastPosted at: Nov 9 2026 10:54PM


89 ISS projects planned to improve water security across Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (UNI) Odisha has completed 10 in-stream storage structures under its water conservation programme, while 22 more are under construction across 13 districts as part of a broader plan to strengthen water availability during lean periods.
The State Government has taken up 89 projects in four phases under the In-Stream Storage Structure (ISS) scheme, including its second phase (ISS 2.0), to conserve monsoon river flows and improve water security.
The 10 completed structures have a combined designed storage capacity of around 1.10 crore cubic metres (11 billion litres) and are expected to benefit 1.82 lakh people in more than 122 villages.
The completed projects are located at Julko in Kalahandi, Chhatamakhana in Balangir, Jakamarapalli, Dholapita and Dhanei in Ganjam, Mahulpali in Bargarh, Saptamatruka in Jajpur, and Gochara, Kirasasan and Budharaja in Sambalpur.
Of the 22 projects under construction, five are in Sundargarh and three in Khordha, with the remaining works spread across 11 other districts. Another 35 projects are in the pipeline, of which 12 are expected to begin shortly.
The structures are designed to store monsoon water for use during dry periods, besides facilitating groundwater recharge and supporting irrigation, drinking-water supply, fisheries and other livelihood activities.
The projects are being implemented by the Department of Water Resources under the ISS 2.0 initiative.
UNI MK BM
Tags: #89 ISS projects planned to improve water security across Odisha
More News

Bengal: Abhaya’s mother slams CBI over ‘lack of progress’, demands answers on unanswered questions

09 Nov 2026 | 11:13 PM

Krishnagar, Nov 9 (UNI) Expressing sharp dissatisfaction with the CBI investigation into the rape and murder of the RG Kar Medical College doctor, whose death triggered nationwide outrage, her mother, Ratna Debnath, on Monday accused the central agency of failing to pursue crucial leads despite being provided with vital information and evidence.

see more..

Kolkata's air quality deteriorates after Kali Puja & Diwali celebrations; environmentalists, doctors raise alarm

09 Nov 2026 | 11:09 PM

Kolkata, Nov 9 (UNI) Environmentalists and doctors have raised concerns over the serious health implications of deteriorating air quality in Kolkata and its adjoining areas following Kali Puja and Diwali celebrations.

see more..

West Bengal health department issues new treatment guidelines, puts doctors on notice over compliance

09 Nov 2026 | 11:09 PM

Kolkata, Nov 9 (UNI) West Bengal has issued new treatment guidelines for doctors in the state, with Health Minister Dr Sharadwat Mukherjee saying the protocols will form the benchmark for assessing medical treatment and complaints against practitioners.

see more..

Odisha cabinet approves Rs 4,708 64-Crore Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project in Kalahandi

09 Nov 2026 | 11:06 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (UNI) In a major boost to Odisha’s power infrastructure and clean energy ambitions, the State Cabinet has approved the construction of the 600 MW Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project (PSP) at Ranibahal in Kalahandi district, at an estimated total project cost of Rs.4,708.64 crore.

see more..

NU develops pilot-tested tool to assess teacher's knowledge

09 Nov 2026 | 10:58 PM

Dimapur, Nov 9 (UNI) Nagaland University researchers have developed and tested a 50-item achievement test to measure how well teachers-in-training understand inclusive education.

see more..