Odisha okays water conservation fund

The State cabinet has approved a proposal for creation of 'Water Conservation Fund', a corpus fund wherein industries drawing five cusecs of water or more will contribute Rs 2.5 crore per cusec of water as an upfront amount.

The fund is to be utilised for construction of different water conservation projects such as medium irrigation projects, minor irrigation projects, check dams and barrages, weirs and bridge cum barrages in the upstream areas to conserve water for use in the lean seasons.