Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, Odisha

Official Information and Rural Development Schemes.

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Overview of the Department

The **Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department** is a key department of the Government of Odisha, dedicated to the development and empowerment of rural areas. Its core functions include implementing rural housing schemes, ensuring access to safe drinking water, and strengthening the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The department plays a crucial role in the state's mission to improve living standards and provide essential services to its rural population.

Key Schemes and Initiatives

The department manages several flagship schemes aimed at rural welfare and infrastructure development:

  • Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (BPGY): A state government scheme that provides financial assistance to construct quality, all-weather houses for rural families. You can check the beneficiary list and status on the official portal.
  • Jal Jeevan Mission: Implemented in Odisha by this department, the mission aims to provide tap water connections to every rural household by 2024. The portal provides updates on project progress.
  • Basundhara Scheme: This scheme focuses on providing homestead land to eligible rural households who are landless or homeless.
  • e-Panchayat: This initiative digitizes the functioning of Gram Panchayats, providing transparency and easy access to information on budgets, developmental projects, and public services.

Important Official Portals and Contacts

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  • Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Dept: The main website for all information related to the department's activities and schemes. https://www.odishapanchayat.gov.in/
  • Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana Portal: Dedicated portal for the housing scheme. https://biju-pakkaghar.nic.in/
  • Basundhara Scheme Portal: For information on the land distribution scheme. https://basundhara.odisha.gov.in/
  • Head Office Contact:
    • Address: Panchayati Raj Bhawan, Unit-V, Bhubaneswar - 751001, Odisha.
    • Phone: 0674-2536640
    • Email: prsec.or@nic.in

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