Odisha’s rural work does not have adequate photographic evidence, says a draft audit report
An audit report on Odisha’s rural development projects found that over half of the 25,038 works completed between 2019 and 2026 lacked photographic documentation. The review, covering 13,083 projects, highlighted gaps in evidence collection, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the state’s rural infrastructure initiatives. The audit, by the state’s Department of Audits, highlighted the need for better documentation.