Foundation stone laid for alternative water supply to Balangir

Foundation Stone for Water Supply in Balangir

  Keeping in view the chronic water scarcity problem in Balangir, Odisha government has taken step to supply water to the town from an alternative source from river Tel. The foundation stone was laid in this context by the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Gandhi Nagar in Balangir on 29^th January 13.

It should be noted that while during the pre-independence days Balangir was enjoying ample water for drinking purpose, industry and agriculture, the place has turned in to a no water zone within these years. The economy of the area is mainly regulated by agriculture and water is the most essential element for harvesting. Accordingly, the Lower Suktel project has been planned since the last century but it has not been completed though more than 10 years have been passed meanwhile. While some people describe the reason of this long delay to be political hostility, the result has not been availed so far.

Now, the ruling BJD government has laid foundation for an alternative source to supply water to the town. Yet, it is now time to wait and see how far the project will be initiated and finished soon to provide water to the town and to solve the chronic problem.