Public grievance hearing at Berhampur soon: Odisha CM
BERHAMPUR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced that a regional public grievance hearing will soon be held at Berhampur in Ganjam district.
Addressing the centenary celebration of Unnita High School at Bhimpur village in Patrapur block, Majhi said, 'The Chief Minister's grievance cell will soon commence operations in Berhampur and I will personally visit the city to conduct the hearing.'
The CM commended the changes brought about in the country's education system under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, particularly the introduction of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He said the Odisha government has adopted the NEP with expectations for significant improvements in the education sector.
Sharply criticising the previous BJD government's '5T school' initiative, Majhi called the scheme a farce and said only 16 per cent of schools had internet connectivity which was far below the claims of digital transformation. He said no meaningful efforts were made to enhance the quality of education under 5T.
Majhi said the BJP government has fulfilled all the promises made during the elections. 'We are working for everyone - farmers, women, youths and the poor. Major industries will be established in Ganjam district with investments exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore, creating ample job opportunities for the local youths,' he said.
Highlighting the historical significance of Bhimpur school which was established in March 1924, the CM underscored the pivotal role of education in shaping a prosperous Odisha as the state approaches its centenary in 2036. He also assured to recognise Bhimpur high school as a heritage institution and directed Ganjam collector Dibya Jyoti Parida to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) in this regard.
On the occasion, the CM felicitated four alumni members of Bhimpur school and family members of its founder Bhagban Panda. He also felicitated five students for achieving excellence at the state and district level.
Earlier in the day, Majhi visited the ongoing Thakurani Yatra at Berhampur and offered prayers to the deity.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
13 minutes ago
- Hans India
Telugu People should remain grateful to NTR: Somireddy
Nellore: Sarvepalle MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy has said that people of both Telugu speaking States should remain grateful to former CM of unified Andhra Pradesh Padmasree NT Rama Rao, who brought recognition to Telugu people and upheld self-respect across the world by establishing TDP in 1983. He spoke during the centenary celebrations of NTR organised in Sidney of Australia, the MLA said that it is highly impossible for any political party to emerge to power within a span of a few months, but NTR made it possible within 11 months of establishing TDP. Recalling his long association with NTR since the formation of the party in 1983, Somireddy said that during anti-arrack movement was rampant in 1991 in Nellore district, NTR came to Nellore following the invitation of All Party Struggle Committee, and promised to impose total ban on liquor. As per the assurance, former CM NT Rama Rao implemented total ban after TDP came to power in 1994, even after knowing that it will cause huge loss. The MLA said that NT Rama Rao was responsible for the construction of Telugu Ganga Project, introduction of kilo rice@ Rs 2, construction of pakka houses. He alleged that the YSRCP came to power in 2019 by promising liquor ban but it did liquor trade as Rs 10,000 crores liquor scam was witnessed during its five-year tenure.
Hans India
13 minutes ago
- Hans India
Modi changed country's political culture: Nadda
New Delhi: BJP president J P Nadda on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11 years in office, saying the work done by the government under his leadership should be written in "golden letters". Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, he said Prime Minister Modi changed the country's political culture and started politics of performance and good governance by providing a responsible and accountable government, while the Congress-led UPA regime was marked by 'corruption, scams and appeasement' politics. Work done by the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi in the past 11 years were extraordinary and should be written in golden letters, he asserted.
Hans India
13 minutes ago
- Hans India
CM launches Vision Action Plan Units
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday virtually launched 'Vision Action Plan Unit' offices in all 26 districts and 175 Assembly constituencies with an aim to achieve the goals of Swarna Andhra 2047 vision. Addressing MPs, MLAs, District Collectors and officials virtually from the state Secretariat after the launch, Naidu stated that these units would fill a long-standing gap by providing dedicated government offices for MLAs at the constituency level. Each unit will be staffed with a nine-member team, with an allocation of Rs 10 lakh for its operational expenses. The nine-member team consists of an MLA, district nodal officer, academic person, young professional, and five vision staff. The Chief Minister, who recently unveiled Swarna Andhra 2047 vision under which the state would achieve a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of $2.4 trillion over the next two decades, urged the MPs, MLAs and officials to actively drive the implementation of this ambitious vision. He characterised the initiative as a "valuable opportunity" for MLAs, encouraging them to foster active citizen participation in the state's transformative journey. "Each Constituency Vision Action Plan Unit will be chaired by the local MLA," the Chief Minister explained. "A Special Officer will serve as executive vice-chairperson, with the local MLC, Municipal/Urban Panchayat chairperson, RDO/Sub-Collector, Tahsildar, Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO), and Municipal Commissioner as members. The MPDO will act as the convener," he added. "We drafted this vision within the first year of taking office," the CM stated, drawing a parallel with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision. To ensure comprehensive growth, the Chief Minister highlighted ten priority development sectors identified for focused attention: agriculture, dairy, fisheries, and horticulture; industries, commerce, and logistics; services sector & IT; healthcare and medical Infrastructure; education and skill development; environment and natural resource management; infrastructure – roads, water projects, housing; urban and rural development; and governance efficiency & digital governance. "These ten focus areas represent the broad canvas of our transformation agenda. Our goal is to make Andhra Pradesh a 'healthy, wealthy, and happy' state," the Chief Minister affirmed. He emphasised the need for the state to pursue not only the long-term Swarna Andhra 2047 vision but also to prepare a clear four-year action plan. A comprehensive five-year roadmap has been developed for all 26 districts, he added. The Chief Minister appreciated Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, who participated in the virtual launch, for coming forward to adopt 10 poor families under the P4 (Public Private People Partnership) poverty elimination programme. He urged other public representatives to follow suit and become mentors.
