India, March 3 -- In preparation for the upcoming summer, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) decided to establish drinking water facility centers across various locations in the city. The Zonal Commissioners of BMC will determine the placement of these centers.

Additionally, the municipal corporation will arrange drinking water facilities for cattle, stray dogs, and birds. The Fisheries and Animal Resources Department is expected to issue detailed guidelines on this initiative soon.

Last year, BMC set up 67 Jala Chhatras in the north zone, 69 in the southeast zone, and 77 in the southwest zone. For animals, Jala Chhatras were established at 51 locations in the north zone, 134 in the southeast zone, and 73 in the southwest zone...