Another year comes to an end and with it a few hopes. Crucial projects remain stuck for want of funds, poor planning and inadequate initiatives of the government or its agencies. The Telegraph picks up five projects that, if executed, can change the face of Bhubaneswar.

Sewer suspense
With not one out of the six treatment plants ready, the integrated sewerage management system is likely to take one more decade before it is over. The basic job of laying sewer lines is still to be completed.
 
Piped dream
The ambitious project of 24X7 water supply across the city seems to be an uphill task. The need for huge investment and lack of infrastructure support, which include adequate overhead tanks and supply pipelines, threaten the project.
 
Missing drains 
Efficient drainage management system is yet to become a reality, as nearly 65 per cent of the existing roads are yet to have drains.
 
Heritage hurdle

Conservation of Sisupalgarh, the fort settlement of the Mauryan era, is getting complicated due to uncontrolled urban development on all sides. The lack of integrated approach by the state government and agencies such as the Archaeological Survey of India, the city might lose it to concrete jungle.
 
Parking blues
Parking management has become too complicated in Bhubaneswar for want of space along major roads. While illegally parked vehicles choke the city, the solution lies in building multi-level parking facilities, which is yet to take off.