Odisha Seeks Funds for Cyclone Shelters and Power Resilience

The government of Odisha is asking the central government for a lot of money to help protect people from cyclones and floods.

They want about 9,500 crore rupees.

Some of this money, about 2,000 crore rupees, is for building 800 shelters where people can stay safe during a storm.

These shelters will be built inside schools so kids can use them during the year.

They also want money to put power lines underground to prevent damage during disasters and make sure people still have electricity.

The government also talked about the problem of the soil being washed away in coastal areas.