Revival of Sukapaika river in Odisha

10pointer27 Oct, 2022Education

10POINTER- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Odisha government to revive a dead river in next six months by earmarking a dedicated fund for the purpose. About Sukapaika River Sukapaika River is a dead river, originates from Mahanadi River. It traverses a length of 27.50KM and then falls at Bankala in the same Mahanadi River. It covers three blocks such as Cuttack Sadar, Raghunathpur and Nichintakoili of Cuttack. The mouth of the river was closed during the year 1950 for development of Taladanda Canal System and for flood protection in the delta of Sukapaika