Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- Odishagovernment significantly bolstered its urban infrastructure goals, committing Rs 1,500 crore to the SUJALA programme for the 2026-27 financial year. This investment is part of a broader strategic roadmap designed to provide every urban household in the state with an uninterrupted, round-the-clock water supply.

During a high-level assessment chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee, the state finalised a phased execution plan spanning the next three years to meet these universal access targets, as reported by The New Indian Express.

Following the successful integration of nine Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) during the 2025-26 period, the state now intends to accelerate its reach. The department's current s...