Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched BASUDHA helpline number- 1916 for rural water supply grievance and unveiled the logo of 'Buxi Jagabandhu Assured Drinking Water to all Habitations'.

"BASUDHA helpline- 1916, a dedicated grievance management initiative for rural water supply in the State has been opened today for the public. I hope rural people will get access to record their complaints regarding breakdown and non-functioning of projects," the CM said on the occasion.

The helpline has been formed to receive complaints regarding drinking supply in rural areas between 6 am and 6 pm. The grievances will be addressed in time bound manner, official sources said.