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CM calls new recruits ‘pilots of progress’
The Odisha government on Tuesday appointed 282 officers and staff across various departments as part of its ongoing recruitment drives.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday appointed 282 officers and staff across various departments as part of its ongoing recruitment drives.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi handed over appointment letters to the new recruits during a special event called ‘Nijukti Samaroha,’ attended by deputy chief ministers K V Singh Deo and Prabhati Parida.
Among the new appointments, 79 were in Energy department, 104 in Health and Family Welfare department and 99 in Odisha Mining Corporation.
Addressing the new officials, Majhi described them as the “pilots of the progress” for the State’s growth engine. He urged them to work diligently for the successful implementation of government schemes aimed at public welfare.Stressing his government’s commitment to building a developed Odisha, Majhi emphasised the crucial role employees play in every initiative and scheme.
He said the appointment letters represent not just a government job but a golden opportunity to work directly with the public. “Be committed to the religion of humanity. Strive to improve yourself and engage in nation-building,” he advised.
The Chief Minister also highlighted ongoing reforms in the power sector, mentioning three key initiatives -’Mukhyamantri Shakti Vikas’ scheme, ‘Odisha Distribution System Improvement’ scheme and ‘Odisha Power Transmission System Improvement’ scheme, with a total budget of Rs 2,366 crore allocated for the year.
Furthermore, he announced that the State government is expanding health services and is committed to providing quality healthcare to all, from rural to urban areas. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Karya Yojana and Gopabandhu Jan Karya Yojana will soon be implemented statewide, he added.
Majhi also remarked on the significant role of Odisha Mining Corporation in the State’s economic progress, stating that the State is poised to become the preferred choice for investors in the industrial sector. He concluded by announcing the BJP government’s plan to fill 1.5 lakh positions over the next five years.
