Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday felicitated the Water Resources Teams of Odisha and Ganjam district for the success in getting National Water Awards.
Notably, while Odisha has received award as the second best State in water conservation and management, Ganjam district has got the top award among the districts at 4th National Water Awards. A programme was organised at the Lok Seva Bhawan for the purpose.
The CM said many irrigation projects like Lower Suktel, Kanupur, Subarnarekha and Chheligada are nearing completion.
He said that in last four years, his Government has approved projects worth of Rs 46,000 crore for water sector development and committed to invest Rs 75,000 crore in next five years.