Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today ordered the formation of four technical teams to fulfil the poll promises including formulation of policies for better flood control and management, Mahanadi river rejuvenation and review of rule curve, formulation of water conservation policy and development of river bed, timely removal of silt from the reservoir.
In a meeting with the top officials of the Water Resources department, the CM directed the committees to give their reports within 100 days.
The CM reviewed the state’s preparedness for the possible flood management during monsoon.
In the review meeting, Majhi directed the departmental officials to immediately strengthen all the weak river embankments and stay alert during floods and take necessary measures to tackle the deluge.
Besides, the Chief Minister reviewed the details of the on-going works under various schemes of the Water Resources Department and directed the officials to complete the projects within the stipulated time period.