Berhampur: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will lay the foundation stone for the mega drinking water supply project at Harabhnagi reservoir during his visit to Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district on Monday.
The proposed drinking water project, estimated to cost Rs 796.19 crore, will provide drinking water to 80 panchayats in the four blocks of Mohana, R.Udayagiri, Nuagada and Gumma.
“Tenders have already been finalized for the project. The work order will be issued only after finalization of the tender,” said Prakash Chandra Behera, executive engineer, rural water supply and sanitation (RWSS), Paralakhemundi.
He said the project would be completed within two years from the issue of work order.
The mega drinking water supply project will help to achieve the state government’s ambitious plan to provide access to safe drinking water within the premises of every household in rural areas by 2024, said an engineer.
During his visit the chief minister will also inaugurate several projects in Mohana and Paralakhemundi assembly constituencies and distribute smart health cards at Paralakhemundi.
Security has been tightened in the district headquarters town on account of the chief minister’s visit.
