India, Nov. 10 -- In a major push towards strengthening water security, agricultural productivity and energy infrastructure, the Odisha Cabinet has approved three significant projects covering Balangir, Nuapada and Kalahandi districts. The initiatives, involving an overall investment of over Rs5,098 crore, aim to ensure sustainable water availability, expand irrigation potential and enhance the state's renewable energy storage capacity.

In-stream Storage Structure on Indra/Sundar River in Balangir The Cabinet has approved the tender for construction of an in-stream storage structure across the Indra/Sundar River, a tributary of the Tel River, near village Patharla in Titilagarh block of Balangir district, at an execution cost of rs99.99...