Institutionalised climate adaptation initiatives and measures are transforming lives and building a sustainable future for communities in Odisha, revealed the Economic Survey 2025-26 . Apart from Pani Panchayats, the report stated the Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for climate-resilient agriculture enhanced 538 minor irrigation systems across 15 districts, benefiting around 125,000 households.
The report also praised state’s efforts in tackling solid waste. “Odisha launched a state-wide mission to tackle solid waste in 2023, called the ‘Garbage-Free Urban Odisha. The mission combines advanced bio-mining technologies, strong institutional planning, and community participation through self-help groups to tackle legacy waste and transform reclaimed dumpsites into new wealth centres, thereby securing against further dumping”.
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