Replying to a question from Rabi Narayan Nanda of the BJD, the Minister said a sewerage project of Rs 80.45 crore with assistance of National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) and State Government is under implementation in Puri by the Orissa Water Supply and Sewerage Board (OWSSB). It has been targeted to complete the project in 2009-10.

Similarly, a project of Rs 754.23 crore with financial assistance from the Twelfth Finance Commission (TFC), Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and State Government funds is being implemented in Bhubaneswar. The project is likely to be completed by 2012, he said.

The State Government has cleared a Rs 945.13 crore for drainage and sewerage system of Cuttack. This project will be funded by JICA. Selection process for a consultant for detailed engineering and design work is on. The project will be started after appointment of the consultant, he said.

A detailed project report is also under preparation by M/s Voyant Solutions Private Limited for a sewerage system in Dhenkanal town to be implemented under the national river conservation programme. The report will be completed by August, 2009, he said.

Steps are also being taken for a sewerage system in Rourkela town, he said, adding there is no proposal at present for a sewerage system for Jeypore town.