Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi delivered a powerful message to district collectors and superintendents of police during a two-day conference in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, emphasizing the urgent need to eradicate corruption and restore public trust in governance.
Clear Roadmap for Governance Reform
The newly appointed chief minister outlined a comprehensive strategy for improving administrative efficiency and accountability across the state. Majhi stressed that district collectors must increase their field visits and ensure faster resolution of public grievances through technology-driven systems.
He specifically addressed the issue of officer transfers, making it clear that accountability would be enforced for those resisting necessary administrative changes. The CM also emphasized the importance of using Odia language in all government documents, notices, and advertisements to make governance more accessible to local communities.
Mission Power: Development Targets
In a significant announcement, Majhi revealed ambitious plans under the new 'Mission Power' program. Every village in Odisha will have all-weather roads, electricity, and drinking water by 2027, setting a clear five-year deadline for this infrastructure transformation.
The chief minister directed officials to work in 'mission mode' to achieve these targets. He also announced plans to establish industries in all 30 districts of the state and instructed collectors to provide necessary assistance to entrepreneurs within policy frameworks.
Specific Directives for District Administration
Majhi issued several specific instructions to district collectors covering multiple aspects of governance:
- Regular monitoring of scheme implementation
- Prevention of illegal mining of minor minerals
- Crackdown on illicit liquor trade
- Providing legal aid to tribal communities for minor forest produce
- Controlling paddy smuggling during procurement season
The CM reiterated the need for corruption-free and transparent governance while emphasizing wider use of Odia in official communications.
Support from Deputy Leadership
Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child Development Minister Pravati Parida emphasized that governance and administration must work in synchronization to ensure government schemes reach the last mile effectively.
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari highlighted ongoing reforms in revenue laws to simplify public services. He urged officials to expedite recognition of revenue villages, ensure forest land rights for tribal communities, and provide proper relief to families displaced during land acquisition processes.
This conference marked Majhi's second address to district collectors since taking office, following his initial interaction last September where he had similarly stressed the importance of courteous behavior toward public representatives and shared personal experiences of facing bureaucratic hurdles during his time as an MLA.
