Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Odisha approves five-year Chilika Lake restoration plan
The Odisha government has made a plan to take care of Chilika Lake, which is a very big and important lake in Asia.
The plan will last for five years and includes cleaning the lake, making sure the water flows well, and helping the fish and birds that live there.
The government also wants to make the lake a better place for people to visit and enjoy.
The chief minister of Odisha said that the lake is very special and needs to be protected.
The plan will include building new places for fishermen to bring their catch and setting up centers for research and tourism.
Odisha government approves a five-year integrated plan for Chilika Lake restoration.
Plan focuses on ecological recovery, sustainable livelihoods, and tourism development.
Key activities include excavation, dredging, and setting up fish landing centers.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chairs the meeting in Bhubaneswar.
Tourism proposals include bird, seafood, and boat festivals, a lighthouse, and an interpretation center.
- Who
- Odisha government, Chilika Development Authority
- What
- Approved a five-year plan to restore Chilika Lake
- When
- Meeting held on Monday evening
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Why
- To restore ecology, fisheries, and water balance of Chilika Lake
- Location
- Odisha, India
- Lake
- Chilika Lake
- Plan Duration
- 5 years
- Key Activities
- Excavation, dredging, fish landing centers, tourism development
- Chairperson
- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- Authority
- Chilika Development Authority
- Meeting Location
- Bhubaneswar
