Orissa High Court Seeks IIT-Bhubaneswar Experts’ Presence in Cuttack Drainage Project Hearing

The Orissa High Court has directed experts from IIT-Bhubaneswar to be present at the next hearing on January 8, 2026, concerning the progress of the ₹496 crore Cuttack branch storm water channel drainage project.

The special bench overseeing civic issues in Cuttack said the experts’ assistance is necessary during re-vetting of the detailed project reports to ensure technical soundness and timely execution.

The Court took note of assurances by the Water Corporation of Odisha that surveys have been completed and soil test reports will be submitted to finalise sustainable drainage designs.

The project is intended to tackle chronic urban flooding in Cuttack.