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Odisha CM Majhi Sets March 2027 Deadline for Piped Water in All Villages

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to ensure piped drinking water supply reaches every village in the state by March 2027. He reviewed the rural water supply system and instructed the department to work in mission mode to complete projects on time, with special focus on tribal areas. The state plans a massive investment of Rs 54,000 crore, with significant funding from the central Jal Jeevan Mission. Progress has accelerated recently, with 23 mega drinking water projects completed since June 2024.

Key Points: Odisha Aims for 100% Piped Drinking Water by 2027

  • March 2027 deadline for universal coverage
  • Rs 54,000 crore total investment
  • Focus on tribal-dominated areas
  • 23 mega projects completed since June 2024
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Mission mode push: Odisha CM directs officials to ensure piped drinking water for every village

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi directs officials for mission-mode push to provide piped drinking water to every village, with a Rs 54,000 crore investment plan.

"implement the programme in mission mode - Official Statement"

Bhubaneswar, Feb 10

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday directed the senior officials to ensure piped drinking water supply to all villages in the state by March 2027.

While reviewing the rural drinking water supply system of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department at Lok Seva Bhavan here on Tuesday, CM Majhi instructed the department to implement the programme in mission mode and advised the officials to give special focus on completing the projects within the stipulated timeline so that drinking water facilities reach every village.

The Chief Minister also laid special emphasis on the piped drinking water facility in tribal-dominated areas during the review meeting.

CM Majhi also advised the officials to pay special attention to ensuring that no revenue village in the state is left out of the drinking water supply coverage.

According to an official statement, out of the 46,531 villages in the state, 21,721 villages currently have access to a piped drinking water supply.

Additionally, several projects, including solar-powered schemes and mega drinking water projects, are under various stages of implementation.

The Chief Minister has set a target to complete all ongoing projects at the earliest and ensure piped water supply to all villages by March 2027.

The state government has planned an investment of Rs 54,000 crore to complete piped drinking water supply coverage across Odisha.

Of this, Rs 32,128 crore has been allocated under the Jal Jeevan Mission, while the remaining Rs 21,109 crore is being funded from the State's own resources.

The state government further informed that between 2017 and June 12, 2024, only three mega drinking water projects were completed in the state.

However, during the period from June 2024 to date, 23 mega drinking water projects have been completed.

Similarly, over the last 20 months since June 2024, the state has completed 2,951 Single Village Projects (SVPs) and 2,702 solar-powered drinking water projects, while 26,137 tube wells have been installed across Odisha.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Rs 54,000 crore is a huge investment. While the goal is noble, I hope there is strict monitoring to prevent corruption and ensure the funds are used efficiently. The acceleration since June 2024 is promising, though.
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Suresh O
Good to see solar-powered projects being implemented. Sustainable solutions are the need of the hour. My village in Mayurbhanj still depends on a handpump. Hope we are on the list soon!
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Anjali F
The stats are telling. Only 3 mega projects in 7 years before 2024, and 23 in just over a year since? Shows what political will can achieve. Hope this mission mode continues beyond just announcements.
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David E
As someone working in rural development, the scale here is impressive. Integrating solar power is smart for remote villages. The key will be maintenance – building it is one thing, keeping it running is another.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, we have heard such targets before. "Mission mode" should mean accountability. Who is responsible if a village is left out by March 2027? The plan is good, but we need transparent, real-time progress tracking for the public.
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Meera T
This will change lives, especially for women and girls who spend hours fetching water. Jal J

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