Odisha's Chief Minister Welcomes 1,101 New Officers: A Call for Integrity and Service

A New Chapter for Odisha's Government

Bhubaneswar: On Sunday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented appointment letters to 1,101 newly appointed officials across four government departments in Odisha, emphasizing the importance of integrity in their roles.

During his address, Majhi highlighted that securing a government position is not just about job security but also a chance to contribute positively to society and the state.

He expressed confidence that the skills and commitment of these new officers would help realize the government's aspirations for a 'Prosperous Odisha by 2036' and a 'Developed India by 2047.'

Since the government took office two years and three months ago, a total of 46,575 young individuals have been recruited through 17 job fairs.

The new appointees include 814 medical officers and 92 assistant professors in the Health and Family Welfare Department, alongside 30 Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers, 42 Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officers, 46 Odisha Finance Service (OFS) officers, 60 Odisha Taxation and Accounts Service (OTAS) officers, and 17 Cooperative Service officers.

Majhi urged the newly appointed medical professionals to treat the state's 4.5 crore residents as they would their own families.

He referred to OAS and ORS officers as essential to the administration, asserting that effective revenue management and tax collection by OFS and OTAS officers would bolster the state's economy.

The Chief Minister encouraged cooperative officers to align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Samavaya se Samruddhi,' advocating for the expansion of the cooperative sector to include farmers, women, and rural entrepreneurs.

Majhi cautioned that corruption could jeopardize an officer's career, announcing that the Vigilance Department has been empowered to enforce a strict 'zero-tolerance' stance against corruption.

He also called on the officers to uphold the dignity of their positions, prioritize public grievances, and ensure timely resolution of complaints.

The event also featured remarks from Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, along with ministers Suresh Pujari and Mukesh Mahaling.