Headline- ODISHA OPPOSITION DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RS 5,000 CRORE AFFORESTATION EXPENDITURE AND FOR MONEY ALLOCATED FOR REVIVING MANY WATER BODIES IN THE STATE FROM BJD GOVT.
THOUGH THE FOREST STRETCH HAS INCREASED BY 500 SQ KMs, MAHANADI IS DYING A SLOW DEATH. WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON THIS?
Odisha’s opposition has raised concerns regarding the utilization of Rs 5,000 crore allocated for afforestation and the revival of water bodies by the ruling BJD government. While the state’s forest cover has purportedly expanded by 500 square kilometers, the Mahanadi river, a vital water source, is facing a crisis. Chhattisgarh’s construction of a dam on the Mahanadi exacerbates Odisha’s water woes. The opposition demands transparency and accountability from the government regarding the expenditure of allocated funds, particularly amid environmental challenges and water scarcity issues.
