Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Odisha to Develop Mahanadi River Banks into Tourist Spots
Imagine the government wants to make the Mahanadi river even more awesome!
They're building cool spots along the river, like parks and places to have fun.
This project will cost money and take a few years to finish.
The government hopes this will bring in more visitors, improve the environment, and make the area better for everyone.
They plan to build new things, clean up the river, and make it a nice place for people to visit and enjoy.
Odisha government approved the Mahanadi River Front Development project.
The project will be implemented between 2025 and 2028.
Rs 240 crore will be spent on the project.
Key objectives include providing amenities, developing infrastructure, and managing river structures.
Development will occur at two locations: Sambalpur and near Bhubaneswar.
- Who
- Odisha Government
- What
- Approved the Mahanadi River Front Development project to develop river banks into tourist spots
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Odisha, along the Mahanadi river
- Why
- To provide social and cultural amenities, develop infrastructure, and boost economic progress.
- Project Name
- Mahanadi River Front Development
- Approved by
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- Budget
- Rs 240 crore
- Implementation Timeline
- Financial years 2025-26 to 2027-28
- Locations
- Mandalia to Chaurapur (Sambalpur); Kuakhai and Kushabhadra rivers near Pandara (Bhubaneswar)