India, March 7 -- The ambitious Hirakud dam spillway project, funded through the Central Government's DRIP-3 programme, got further boost after it secured a loan of Rs 884 crore from the World Bank.

Having faced delays due to obstacles in land acquisition and insufficient administrative support during the preceding Biju Janata Dal (BJD) administration, the project has recently received a green light from the state cabinet. Initiatives to float a global tender are expected imminently.

Expert Assessment Scheduled A team of specialists from the Central Water Commission will conduct a detailed analysis of the project site on Saturday. The Hirakud Dam, established in 1957 over the expansive Mahanadi river, stands as one of the longest dams ...