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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
10 households from each panchayat to get pucca house order on June 12: Minister Rabi Narayan Naik
BHUBANESWAR: The BJP government on Tuesday announced to sanction pucca houses for 10 beneficiaries under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana in each panchayat to mark its first anniversary of coming to power in the state, on June 12. Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said block development officers (BDOs) have been asked to submit a list of beneficiaries within five days. Around 68,000 houses will be provided by the government in the first phase, he said. The minister said the move represents government's commitment to implementing welfare schemes and improving the lives of citizens. The Odisha government has approved the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, allocating `7,550 crore to build 2.25 lakh pucca houses for disadvantaged families over the next three years. The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district on March 31. The houses will be provided to low-income households which have not been selected under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). The government had launched a comprehensive survey on January 24 this year to identify all eligible families who have been left out of the previous housing schemes. The survey has so far identified more than 26 lakh beneficiary households.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Hand pumps defunct, locals drink dirty water from river pit
Chatra: Residents of Harijan Tola in Katia village in Lawalong block are forced to drink contaminated water from a 'Chuaan' (pit) of a river as hand pumps in the vicinity remain dysfunctional. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With groundwater tables having depleted amid rising temperatures during summer, the search for drinking water among the residents has become frantic. Contacted, Chatra deputy commissioner Ramesh Gholap said all BDOs have been asked to take up the repair of the hand pumps in rural and remote areas immediately. "To address such problems, a toll-free number will soon be circulated so that villagers can lodge their complaints related to water problems," he added. Parmeshwar Bhuiyan, a resident of the village, said his co-villagers have to walk for a kilometre to get to the pit of Katia, a local rainfed river which dries up during summer. Besides fetching water for drinking, cooking and washing utensils, the womenfolk face difficulties in bathing and washing. "For years now, the pit has been our only source of water," he rued. Basanti Devi, a woman from the village, said there was a functional hand pump in the village. "A motor was installed to it under the Nal Jal Yojana last year without considering the actual level of the underground water. This hand pump ran out of order. Due to this, neither water is available from the Jal Minar (overhead tank), nor from the hand pump as the groundwater table has depleted," she said. Meena Devi, another resident of the village, said, "We did not get a drop of water from the overhead tank. Dirty water from the pit is our only source despite the risk of various illnesses. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With the water level in the pit receding fast, we have to fetch water very early in the morning." The mukhiya of Katia panchayat, Misi Devi, said she has informed the drinking water and sanitation department to ensure the repair of the hand pump in the area at the earliest. The SDO of the drinking water and sanitation department, Faisal Ansari, said he received information about the village and that the water tower would be repaired soon.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Don't disrespect elected representatives: CM to BDOs
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister on Thursday told block development officers (BDO)s and chief development officers (CDO)s not to consider his simplicity as a sign of weakness and warned them against disrespecting elected representatives and ignoring their concerns. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing a conference of and , Majhi said he has received complaints from MLAs about officials not giving them due respect. "While such instances may be few, it's crucial that you work in collaboration with elected representatives who voice people's concerns," the CM told the officials who oversee development projects at block and district levels. BDOs of all 314 blocks and CDOs of all 30 districts attended the meeting. Majhi said for the first two-three months after the BJP govt came to power, many of the officers functioned by aligning themselves with the previous govt's vision. "That is not unusual. However, they must change since it's already 11 months," he added. Calling himself a simple tribal man, Majhi said being someone who started his political career as a sarpanch, he knows well what happens at the grass-roots level. "I too had faced bad behaviour from BDOs after becoming an MLA. But most officers are very good and principled," the CM said. Pointing out that his govt gave ample freedom to officers, he said none should work under anyone's pressure. "Work impartially to provide service to the public," he advised them, adding that beneficiaries of govt schemes have a right to the services meant for them. Warning of consequences for misconduct, Majhi said, "Any form of corruption or negligence will face strict action. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now There will be zero tolerance for those who fail to fulfil their responsibilities." Majhi also asked officers not to use machines for labour-intensive work such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, meant to generate employment for people. "This must change. If this practice is stopped, it will end distressed migration of the workforce," he said. The CM also emphasised the critical role of CDOs and BDOs as the vital link between the govt and citizens. As Odisha aspires to be a developed state by 2036 and become a growth engine for Viksit Bharat by 2047, the block-level administration has to play an important role, he pointed out. "Your efficiency directly reflects our administrative success," he said and stressed the need for proper implementation of govt schemes at the grass-roots level.
The Print
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Don't mistake me for simple tribal man: Odisha CM warns officers against malpractices
'Do not take me for a simple tribal person, and my simplicity should not be considered a weakness,' he said. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day conference of Chief Development Officers (CDOs) and Block Development Officers (BDOs) at the Lok Seva Bhawan, he said he has information about all officers in the field and how they behave with people and implement schemes. Bhubaneswar, May 15 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday asked government officers not to consider his simplicity as his weakness, stating that he could be tough against indiscipline, partiality and corruption. 'I started my political career as a sarpanch of a panchayat in Keonjhar. Because of this, I am aware of the activities of officers at the grassroots level,' he added. Asking officers to work with dedication for the welfare of the people, the CM said they should shun the 'old habits' of working in a partisan manner. 'Officers must get rid of their political affiliation and loyalties and work for the people, be it allotment of houses under PM Awas Yojana or tube wells for drinking water,' he said, maintaining that his government has given ample power to officers to work freely, without any pressure. Majhi said he has received reports of machines being used for projects under MGNREGA, instead of jobs being given to people. 'Muster rolls are also forged,' he alleged, warning officers of strict action. The CM said performance evaluation of the BDOs will now be done through district collectors, and officers having poor performance will be shown the door. Majhi also said that some BDOs do not respect people's representatives, such as MLAs and MPs. 'There should be mutual respect in governance and officers should treat public representatives with due honour,' he said. He said the success of the government depends on the proper implementation of schemes in the districts. 'All the developmental works reach the people through the blocks. District-level officers and employees have an important role to play in this. Apart from the district magistrates, CDOs and BDOs have a major responsibility,' he said. 'Even PM Narendra Modi calls himself a 'pradhan sevak'. I also consider myself the 'pradhan sevak' of Odisha. Please consider yourself as the people's 'sevaks',' he told the officers. PTI AAM AAM SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Jharkhand: East Singhbhum DC instructs BDOs, CIs to probe list of Maiyan Samman Yojana beneficiaries
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district deputy commissioner Ananya Mittal on Monday raised concerns over possible irregularities in the ambitious Maiyan Samman Yojana and directed all block development officers and circle inspectors to conduct investigations and submit reports within three working days. Following a preliminary inquiry, Mittal said it has come to notice that several beneficiaries of the scheme had received funds through the same bank account — an act in violation of the scheme's guidelines. "All BDOs and CIs have been directed to verify the list of bona fide beneficiaries within their respective jurisdictions and submit a report to the district headquarters within three working days," an official statement said. According to the statement, two or more beneficiaries were found to have availed the benefits from 2,912 bank accounts across the district. The highest numbers of such cases were reported from the following circles and blocks: Potka , Jamshedpur Circle , Golmuri-cum-Jugsalai , Mango Circle , Ghatsila , Bodam , Chakulia Block , Gurabandha , Patamda , Dumaria , Baharagora , Musabani , Dhalbhumgarh and Chakulia Circle , the statement added. Issuing a strict warning, Mittal said, "Such irregularities will not be tolerated at any cost. The names of ineligible beneficiaries will be removed from the list, and the amount disbursed will be recovered from them." He further warned that departmental action would be taken against any official or employee found involved in such fraudulent practices. The Maiyan Samman Yojana aims to financially empower needy and eligible women, and the benefits are meant to reach the rightful recipients only. The district administration also appealed to the public and recipients of the scheme to provide accurate information. "If anyone has knowledge of irregularities under the scheme, they should come forward and inform the administration, which will take prompt action," the statement added.
