Bhubaneswar: A group of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officers from the 2000 and 2001 batches called on Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan today.
The delegation included Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of India to Romania; Amit Narang, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Slovenia; and Gloria Gangte, High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malta.
During the meeting, the officers interacted with the Chief Minister on various aspects of governance, development initiatives in Odisha, and India’s diplomatic engagement globally. The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to the officers for their continued service to the nation and appreciated their contributions in representing India’s interests abroad.
The dignitaries congratulated the Chief Minister for his outstanding work for the State over the past year and getting the acronym “ People’s CM”. They also lauded the successful organization of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar this year that encouraged global Indians, especially Odias to get more connected to the state.
The envoys highlighted the growing demand for skilled youth in European countries and there are enough opportunities for state’s youths, they added.
The CM said that Odisha, is taking proactive steps to equip its youth through skilling initiatives. The skilled in Odisha initiative has become a globally recognized brand and the future looks bright for the youth of the state. Odisha will facilitate better opportunities for its aspiring youth in European countries, the CM added.
The CM further emphasized that promoting Odisha’s cultural heritage and handicrafts in European nations will bring greater pride and global recognition to the State.
Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Principal Secretary to CMO Saswat Mishra, were present during the meeting.
