Bhubaneswar: A high-level secretaries’ meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg was held at Kharavela Bhawan on Wednesday to review the implementation roadmap for Viksit Odisha 2036 and 2047, the state’s long-term development vision.
Stressing the importance of sustained monitoring, the Chief Secretary directed all departments to regularly review the two-year Action Plan prepared to achieve the vision’s objectives and to simplify the designated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure faster and measurable progress.
The preparation and execution of the vision document, she noted, remains one of the top priorities under the 15-point agenda set by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Garg advised departments to accord due importance to the initiative and align their strategies with the broader goal of transforming Odisha by 2036 and 2047. She also emphasized balanced and time-bound development across districts under the “36 for 36” major initiatives, calling for special attention to the implementation and review of key projects to ensure equitable growth.
The meeting placed significant focus on recruitment and filling up vacant government posts. Reiterating the government’s commitment, the Chief Secretary said the state has set a target of 65,000 appointments by June 2026. Since the formation of the new government, 39,500 individuals have already been appointed through various departmental recruitment processes and job melas.
A review of proposals from departments indicated that requisitions have been submitted for 34,641 additional appointments over the next three months to the Odisha Public Service Commission, the Odisha Staff Selection Commission and the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission.
Garg directed departments to expedite the recruitment process through continuous review and necessary administrative measures, and to regularly furnish updated data to the General Administration and Public Grievances Department.
Discussions were also held on ensuring full utilisation of budget allocations for the 2025–26 financial year by March and achieving departmental revenue collection targets.
The Chief Secretary further advised secretaries to examine important proposals and suggestions received from MPs and MLAs from time to time and take appropriate steps for their implementation.
The meeting was attended by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Deoranjan Kumar Singh, along with Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Commissioners-cum-Secretaries of various departments, who participated in the deliberations.
