Odisha High Court Slams Delay in ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Project, Seeks Status Report

The Orissa High Court pulled up the Odisha government over delays in implementing the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ drinking water scheme in 135 villages of Cuttack district.

The Court noted that although the project was sanctioned in 2017 and scheduled for completion within two years, residents still lack a doorstep water supply. 

It observed that authorities acted only after a representation was made in 2025 and expressed concern over the absence of a decision even after issuing a show-cause notice to the contractor.

The Court directed the Engineer-in-Chief to submit a detailed progress report within two weeks.

[Ramesh Chandra Das v. State of Odisha]