Bhubaneswar: Compassion met swift action today when Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi intervened upon learning from media reports about the dire living conditions of Prafulla Kumar Das, a 100% visually impaired man from Andhari village in Korei block of Jajpur district.
Moved by Das’s plight, the Chief Minister promptly directed district authorities to extend immediate support under various welfare schemes of the state government. In a show of responsive governance, it was announced that Das will be allotted a house under the Antyodaya Griha Yojana, offering him a secure roof over his head.
In addition, he will receive an immediate financial grant of ₹5,000 from the Red Cross Fund to meet essential needs. Officials confirmed that Das is already a beneficiary of a monthly disability pension of ₹3,500, and he receives 5 kilograms of rice each month under the National Food Security Scheme. He has also been equipped with a white cane to assist his movement.
The Chief Minister’s prompt response underscores his government’s commitment to standing by vulnerable citizens and ensuring that no one is left behind in the journey of development. His gesture has drawn praise from across quarters for its humane approach and quick implementation.
