India, June 24 -- The Odisha Cabinet has approved an ambitious Rs.500-crore Waterfront Development Scheme aimed at rejuvenating riverfronts and urban water bodies across the state. The five-year initiative is expected to transform selected urban water landscapes into vibrant, environmentally sustainable, and people-friendly public spaces, marking a significant step toward sustainable urban development.

Major Drive towards Urban Revival

The innovative scheme has been approved under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. It will be implemented in a span of five years and will have a total outlay of Rs.500 crore. The Housing & Urban Development department will implement this project with the help of Development Auth...