Odisha Govt Launches Helpline Numbers To Redress Drinking Water Woes During Lockdown 2.0

Bhubaneswar: Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Minister Pratap Jena on Wednesday assured smooth supply of drinking water supply during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

The minister said that officials concerned have been asked to repair defunct tube wells on war footing. “Areas lacking facilities will be provided water through tankers,” he said.

Jena further said that a control room has been set up with separate helpline numbers 1916 for rural areas and 18003456783 for urban areas of the state for redressal of complaints related to drinking water problems.