Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Odisha Launches Sujala Campaign to Promote Water Conservation
Odisha has started a campaign called Sujala to help people use water carefully.
It was opened by Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra in Bhubaneswar.
The campaign runs across the state from October 2 to October 16, 2026.
It teaches people why clean drinking water matters and how water-borne diseases can be prevented.
People are encouraged to turn off taps they are not using and fix leaks.
They can also collect rainwater, reuse water, and keep rubbish away from rivers and other water sources.
The campaign says that public utilities provide water, while everyone has a role in saving it.
People can call the campaign’s toll-free numbers to report water-supply problems or ask for help.
Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra inaugurated the statewide Sujala campaign in Bhubaneswar.
Organised by the Water Corporation of Odisha under the Housing & Urban Development Department, it runs October 2–16, 2026.
The campaign promotes water conservation, safe drinking water, and prevention of water-borne diseases.
It encourages practices including fixing leaks, harvesting rainwater, reusing water, and keeping water sources free of waste.
Residents can report water-supply problems through toll-free numbers 155359 and 1800-1216-833.
- Who
- The Odisha government, the Water Corporation of Odisha, and citizens across the state; Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra inaugurated the campaign.
- What
- A statewide campaign promoting water conservation, safe drinking water, and prevention of water-borne diseases.
- When
- October 2–16, 2026.
- Where
- Across Odisha; the campaign was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar.
- Why
- To raise awareness about conserving water, preventing waste, protecting water sources, and ensuring safe water for present and future generations.
- Campaign
- Sujala
- Dates
- October 2–16, 2026
- Launch location
- Bhubaneswar
- Organiser
- Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO), under the Housing & Urban Development Department
- Theme
- “Water Conservation: A Necessity Today, the Destiny of Future Generations”
- Toll-free helplines
- 155359 and 1800-1216-833
- Campaign motto
- “Water Supply Is Our Responsibility; Water Conservation Is Your Duty”