Bhubaneswar: To mark the first anniversary of the formation of the new government in June, a three-day event from June 11 to 13 will be organized at the state, district, and block levels to highlight the significant achievements of various state government schemes and programs over the past year.
The initiative aims to inform the public about these successes, accelerate developmental activities across departments, and advance Odisha’s development trajectory.
A second preparatory meeting for these events was held today at the conference hall of Kharavela Bhawan, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.
The meeting was attended by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department Satyabrata Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary of the General Administration and Public Grievance Department Surendra Kumar, along with other senior secretaries, commissioners, and officials from various departments, who participated in the discussions.
Building on decisions from the first preparatory meeting held on April 25, the focus was on ensuring the smooth execution of the planned programs.
Chief Secretary Ahuja delivered introductory remarks outlining the objectives of the events, while Principal Secretary of the Information and Public Relations Department Sanjay Kumar Singh provided details about the programs.
The events aim to raise public awareness about the effective implementation of various government schemes, their objectives, and the benefits of welfare programs.
A state-level public meeting and development exhibition will be held from June 11 to 13 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar.
District-level meetings and programs will also span three days, with exhibitions organized over five days in collaboration with district administrations and ORMAS.
Several departments, including Works; Revenue; Odia Language, Literature and Culture; Information and Public Relations; Women and Child Development; Mission Shakti; Forest, Environment and Climate Change; Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water; Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development; Minority and Backward Classes Welfare; Health; Higher Education; School and Mass Education; Labour and Employees’ State Insurance; Handlooms and Textiles, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), among others, have been advised to collaborate in organizing these events.
The programs will include thematic discussions, cultural performances, and information, education, and communication activities at the block level.
To commemorate the government’s one-year milestone, the Information and Public Relations Department will publish a booklet highlighting the notable achievements of various departments. Other departments have also been advised to release their own booklets detailing their successes.
These publications will emphasize themes such as women’s empowerment and Mission Shakti, agriculture, farmers, and irrigation, industrial growth and employment, Odia identity and Shree Jagannath Temple, people-centric governance, health, and education. These will also showcase the significant achievements of central government welfare schemes in Odisha, the state’s commitment to uplifting scheduled tribes, differently-abled individuals, and marginalized communities, as well as efforts to address malnutrition. The role of gram panchayats in rural development will be a key focus.
Departments have been instructed to publicize success stories related to their schemes through newspapers, media, and authentic video content.
A booklet titled “Pragati Prabaha” (Flow of Progress) will be released, detailing how the public has benefited from various government initiatives. Departments are encouraged to contribute success stories for this publication. Additionally, the Culture Department, in collaboration with Lalit Kala Academy, will organize an artists’ camp (painting workshop).
In line with the vision of a developed Odisha by 2036 and a developed India by 2047, Chief Secretary Ahuja suggested holding competitions among students in schools and colleges to share their aspirations, with winners being awarded. He emphasized the importance of showcasing how the public is benefiting from government programs and their active participation in developmental initiatives.
A committee, chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, has been proposed to oversee and coordinate these programs. The meeting also prioritized preparations for various inaugurations and foundation-laying ceremonies planned for the one-year anniversary.
