Basudha Scheme 2025 Odisha – Piped Water Scheme Helpline & Online Grievance

Odisha government has launched the Basudha Scheme (Buxi Jagabandhu Assured Water Supply to Habitations) to make sure that every rural household in the state gets clean and safe piped drinking water. The scheme mainly covers water-scarce and rural areas where people face shortage of potable water.

What is Basudha Scheme?

Basudha Scheme focuses on providing continuous water supply through modern pipelines and treatment systems, along with proper sanitation and hygiene facilities. It is one of the biggest rural water projects running in Odisha with strong monitoring and community support.

The main goal is to provide safe and clean drinking water through piped connections to every rural home, especially in dry and water-stressed villages. The project improves both access and water quality in those habitations.

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Implementation Areas & Infrastructure

The scheme is mainly active in Puri, Ganjam, and other rural districts where water scarcity is common. Many other blocks and gram panchayats across Odisha are being added each year for full coverage.

To make water supply regular and safe, the scheme includes:

• Laying of thousands of Kilometers of new water pipelines.
• Construction of modern water treatment plants and filtration units.
• Building of overhead tanks and reservoirs for storage and supply management.

Water Quality and Testing

For clean and safe water delivery, 78 water testing laboratories have been set up across Odisha. Every year, more than 5 lakh water samples are tested to confirm quality and safety before reaching households.

Basudha Scheme Budget

The total investment supports the continuous improvement of water quality, sanitation, and hygiene services across the state.

How to Apply for Basudha Scheme Water Connection

Most rural families are already covered under this scheme automatically. However, if any household is still left, they can apply as below.

STEP 1: Visit your local Gram Panchayat or Block Office and inform them that your house is not yet connected under Basudha Scheme.

STEP 2: Submit a short written application with address proof such as Aadhaar card or ration card.

STEP 3: Officials will verify your details and include your name in the next project phase list for your village.

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Basudha Helpline & Grievance Redressal

Online application facility for this scheme is not available, but people can register and track complaints at the Basudha Helpline website at https://basudhahelpline.com

For any water supply issues such as no water, low pressure, leakage, or quality problem, people can contact the Basudha Helpline.

How to Register a Complaint

STEP 1: Dial 1916 and share your issue along with location details.

STEP 2: You’ll receive a complaint reference number via SMS.

STEP 3: District and block officials will take necessary action.

STEP 4: Visit the Basudha Helpline Dashboard and enter your reference number to track the status of your complaint.

You can also file your complaint directly at the local Panchayat Office or Block Development Office.