Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- Odisha's urban governance push through the Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation and Reform (ANKUR) has begun delivering dividends, with 1,225 of 2,604 pollution-related issues identified in Bhubaneswar already resolved and more than 1,150 government officials trained under capacity-building initiatives.
Launched on May 28, 2025, ANKUR links Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) with knowledge institutions, technical experts, development organisations and innovation partners to tackle urban challenges and improve civic services.
Under its Dispersed Sources Programme, 2,604 localised pollution-related issues were identified in Bhubaneswar, of which 1,225 have been resolved. The Government has set a target of resolving 80% of...