Bhubaneswar Faces 65.5 MLD Water Shortfall; Odisha Govt Pushes for Fast-Tracking Key Projects

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Bhubaneswar Faces 65.5 MLD Water Shortfall; Odisha Govt Pushes for Fast-Tracking Key Projects

The Odisha government has reviewed the Water Security Plan for Bhubaneswar, highlighting a 65.5 MLD water deficit amid rising urban demand. Officials instructed WATCO to accelerate all ongoing and upcoming water supply projects and strengthen infrastructure to ensure long-term water security.

Published by Dibyajyoti | January 07, 2026

Bhubaneswar is facing a significant water deficit of 65.5 MLD, prompting the Odisha government to review the region’s Water Security Plan on January 7, 2026. The meeting, chaired by Housing & Urban Development Principal Secretary Usha Padhee at Kharabela Bhawan, assessed ways to strengthen water infrastructure to meet the city’s growing needs. Senior officials from WATCO and the department were present during the review.

Padhee directed the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) to fast-track all ongoing and proposed water supply projects, emphasizing the urgency created by Bhubaneswar’s rapid population growth and future expansion. WATCO Managing Director Debabrata Mohanty presented details on the demand–supply gap, current challenges, and infrastructure augmentation strategies. These plans align with the long-term development goals of Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047.

Key expansion proposals include:

Commissioning a 130 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Mundali within six months
Operationalizing a 20 MLD plant at Naharkanta by 2028
A long-term plan to lift 1,000 MLD of raw water from the Mahanadi River at Mundali in two phases for future requirements
Establishing a 400 MLD Water Treatment Plant under the Viksit Bharat 2047 roadmap to support urban growth

The Principal Secretary also instructed WATCO to conduct a statewide survey of Urban Local Bodies, particularly focusing on areas prone to summer water shortages. The survey will evaluate source sustainability, treatment capacity, storage facilities, distribution efficiency, and peak seasonal demand to guide targeted solutions.

As Bhubaneswar’s population reached an estimated 13.03 lakh in 2025, the city currently relies heavily on groundwater to manage its deficit, further underscoring the need for strategic water planning.