Mohana: A road blockade in has been staged by people displaced due to Chheligada project in Odisha, said reports on Monday.
People who have been displaced by the Chheligada water irrigation project in Gajapati district of Odisha have blocked the road to demand more government assistance and compensation.
According to reports, the displaced people have demanded compensation and additional land as per the government rules.
Due to the road blockade, traffic from Mohana to Parlakhemundi and Parlakhemundi to Berhampur has been blocked. A 12-hour bandh has been called in the area and the police administration is trying to placate the irate people. Detailed reports awaited in this regard.