Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will observe the completion of its two years in office in a simple and low-key manner from June 12 to June 21, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directing officials to focus more on public outreach and dissemination of achievements rather than large-scale celebrations.
The decision was taken during a preparatory meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at Lok Seva Bhawan on Thursday to review plans for the anniversary programme.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office, Majhi advised that the celebrations should remain restrained in view of the ongoing crisis situation in West Asia and the broader national concerns arising out of it.
Emphasising that the government’s achievements belong to the people, the Chief Minister said efforts should be made to ensure that information regarding welfare initiatives and developmental work reaches every citizen across the State.
Officials said the government plans to highlight achievements through print, electronic and social media campaigns, along with publication of booklets and informational materials showcasing the impact of various welfare schemes.
The meeting also stressed the need to present how ordinary people have benefited from government programmes implemented over the past two years.
As per the proposed schedule, programmes will be organised at both State and district levels between June 12 and June 21 under seven thematic categories — Shakti Odisha, Samruddha Krushi Odisha, Sustha Odisha, Nirmana Odisha, Utkarsha Odisha, Janashakti Odisha and Kaushala Odisha.
The programmes will showcase achievements across various departments and also outline the government’s vision and developmental roadmap for the period between 2026 and 2036.
The Chief Minister also directed departmental ministers to hold press conferences highlighting the accomplishments of their respective departments over the last two years and publish leaflets and booklets detailing key initiatives.
He said the outreach exercise would help communicate the government’s vision for Odisha’s growth and public welfare more effectively among citizens.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Works and Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Ravi Narayan Naik, Chief Minister’s Advisor Prakash Mishra, the Chief Secretary and senior officials from various departments.
