Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Rayagada Zilla Parishad Questions Mega Water Project, Services
Rayagada leaders met to check whether important government services are working properly.
They were especially worried about people not having enough safe drinking water.
Representatives asked when a large water project would be completed and whether it would solve the problem.
They also said some places may need borewells or other quick fixes.
The leaders discussed shortages of doctors and medical workers in the district.
They wanted people in remote areas to receive care without traveling elsewhere.
Schools were reviewed for exam results, meals, water and safety.
Officials said extra classes were being held to help students perform better in board examinations.
The 83rd Rayagada Zilla Parishad meeting reviewed drinking water, healthcare, education and tribal welfare services.
Elected representatives sought updates on the proposed mega drinking-water project and its ability to end recurring shortages.
Officials were asked to address immediate needs through borewells and other local water-supply measures.
Representatives raised concerns about shortages of doctors, specialists, emergency services and other healthcare staff.
School reviews covered exam performance, extra classes, drinking water, meals, CCTV, hostel security and wardens.
- Who
- Rayagada Zilla Parishad members, district officials, MLAs, elected representatives and departmental officials, chaired by Saraswati Majhi.
- What
- The 83rd meeting reviewed drinking-water supply, healthcare staffing, school performance, hostel management and tribal welfare institutions.
- When
- At the 83rd Rayagada Zilla Parishad meeting; no calendar date was provided.
- Where
- The Zilla Parishad conference hall in Rayagada district.
- Why
- To assess whether government schemes and infrastructure projects are delivering reliable services and to address reported shortages and management problems.
Immediate Local Action
Mega Project Implementation
Solving drinking-water shortages
Immediate Local Action
Representatives emphasized borewells and other local measures wherever communities face immediate shortages.
Mega Project Implementation
Representatives sought clarity on whether the proposed mega drinking-water project would provide a permanent solution across the district.
Project approval versus delivery
Immediate Local Action
The meeting stressed that sanctioned projects alone are not enough unless households receive regular and safe water.
Mega Project Implementation
The Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department was asked to explain the project’s progress and implementation timeline.
Healthcare staffing priorities
Immediate Local Action
Elected representatives called for vacancies to be filled according to local workload and population needs, especially in remote and hilly areas.
Mega Project Implementation
The department’s existing manpower requirements and health-institution staffing were reviewed as part of broader service planning.
- Meeting
- 83rd Rayagada Zilla Parishad meeting
- Chairperson
- Saraswati Majhi
- Water concern
- Representatives questioned the progress, timeline and expected impact of the proposed mega drinking-water project.
- Immediate water measures
- Borewells and other local solutions were suggested for areas facing shortages.
- Healthcare concern
- The meeting identified shortages of doctors, specialists, emergency services and other medical personnel.
- School support
- Officials said daily extra classes from 4 pm to 5 pm were being provided to improve Board examination grades.
- School and hostel review
- Discussion included drinking water, mid-day meals, CCTV, hostel security, parent-teacher engagement and boys’ hostel wardens.