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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced plans to install 21,300 new tube wells across the state to address the ongoing water crisis during the summer months. This initiative, led by Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik, aims to ensure that no community is left without access to safe drinking water.
Currently, Odisha has approximately 5.2 lakh tube wells. The new installations will focus on areas experiencing acute water shortages. To expedite relief efforts, the government has directed that all drinking water-related complaints be resolved within seven days .
In addition to the tube well installations, the state is working on a mega piped water project slated for completion by 2025. This project is part of a broader strategy to provide reliable water access to all citizens. In regions where water infrastructure projects face delays, the government plans to supply water via tankers to ensure uninterrupted access .
Minister Naik also mentioned that the government has decided to allot 1.60 lakh new houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana this year, prioritizing differently-abled individuals, destitutes, and victims of natural calamities like floods and cyclones .
