CM launches Vikas Vahan initiative to enhance public awareness, participation
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Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday launched a state-level "Vikas Vahan" initiative, marking the first anniversary of his govt. The initiative organised by panchayati raj and drinking water department will continue till June 19.
Speaking at the launch, Majhi emphasised the govt's commitment to public service, stating that in a democracy, people are paramount. "Our double engine govt is working at double speed to meet citizens' expectations," he said.
The ambitious programme will establish independent Vikas Vahan across 314 blocks, 115 NACs and five municipal corporations. These mobile vehicles will distribute informational materials, including progress report of the govt and video presentations showcasing various govt schemes.
"During this year, Odisha transformed in many sectors. There was significant potential created in the fields of women empowerment, farmers, tribal communities, and development of youth, along with infrastructure and industry," Majhi said.
He said a sense of hope was instilled from villages to the cities. "The Vikas Vahan starting today is another effort by our govt to connect the public with various programmes," the CM said.
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He said for the success of all plans implemented this year, extensive public participation is essential. "Reaching people in remote areas and making them aware of the govt's welfare schemes and programmes is our goal. This way, the administration becomes more people-oriented," he said.
Majhi said the effort to connect with people, which began on the first day, was intensified on the occasion of this first anniversary.
"Through this outreach programme, govt, with public participation, strives to achieve the larger goal of building a developed and prosperous Odisha," he said.
Panchayati raj minister Rabi Narayan Naik expressed confidence in the state's trajectory under the combined leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the CM. "This period proved to be a time of dreams, resolve, and potential for both state and national progress," he said.
The Vikas Vahan initiative aims to enhance awareness about govt welfare schemes, particularly in remote areas, furthering the administration's goal of achieving a developed and prosperous Odisha through active public participation, a govt statement reads.
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