WSHGs to Refurbish 95 Waterbodies in 16 ULBs in Odisha Under ‘Ama Pokhari’ Scheme

Bhubaneswar: At a state-level event on the ‘Ama Pokhari’ initiative under the transformative 5T governance held in Bhubaneswar on Monday, an agreement was signed and work orders were distributed to 364 Mission Shakti SHGs under the Mukhya Mantri Karma Tatpara Abhiyan (MUKTA) programme for the ecological rejuvenation of 95 waterbodies across 16 Urban Local Bodies (ULB) of the state.

Housing & Urban Development Minister Usha Devi said, “We take a significant step forward today with our Ama Pokhari initiative under the 5T governance framework. This programme, championed by our Chief Minister, is not only about reviving our waterbodies it is a remarkable journey of empowerment, sustainability, and community spirit. It is a true reflection of our 5T’s transformative approach.”

According to her, the Mission Shakti women are the heart of this initiative, she said they will educate communities, and spread the message about saving our waterbodies. The ‘Ama Pokhari’ initiative will give you the power to earn, lead, and shape your future. It is about showing everyone that women are changemakers, she added.

She called upon the Mission Shakti women for hard work and incredible spirit. Let us build together ‘Ama Pokhari’ into a success story that inspires the world.