: To combat climate change, the Rotary Club International has taken up several initiatives. As a part of its international endeavour, the club of Rayagada completed two of its water bodies under “Restore promise of water” project.
Six water body projects in very interior Dangsorda village of Chandrapur block in Rayagada district have been taken up. Both the water bodies were inaugurated by Rotary Club District Governor Jayashree Mohanty, Zilla Parishad Member Brekbeda, Fisheries Officer Pragati Pradhan, DPSC PP Rtn Tanmay Mohanty, District Project Advisor PDG Debasish Mishra, Project Chair Rtn Arvinda Sahu, Club president and members.
The locations have been identified based on topological survey researched by IIT Kharagpur and it is funded by Rotary Club of Rayagada RID 3262, IHF (India Humanity Foundation), RIWCT (Rotary India Water Conservation Trust) and implemented by a local NGO involved the community participation and execution of the individual modules.
The project will provide safe and clean water to 10 most backward tribal dominated villages of Odisha and provide income source through fishing activities and farming.
During a Press briefing, Rotary Club of Rayagada organised the joy of giving programme and distributed umbrellas among the young girls of Asish Orphanage. Byjus Scholarships worth Rs 4 lakh were provided to five meritorious girls under girl empowerment programme.