Bhubaneswar: Assigning nine key tasks to the district Collectors, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday issued them a strong directive to strengthen governance with proper use of technology and restore public trust.
Addressing the Collectors’ conference in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister underlined the need to ensure transparency, accountability, and proactive governance.
Majhi made it clear that corruption will not be tolerated and warned that any malpractice bringing disrepute to the government would invite strict action. “We have adopted a policy of zero tolerance towards corruption. The government will not allow its image to be tarnished by unethical practices,” he said.
Advising the Collectors to increase field visits, Majhi said they must actively engage with citizens, and prioritise grievance redressal at the district level.
Emphasising the use of technology for efficient administration, he said there should be wider dissemination of government initiatives through social media.
Highlighting the importance of cultural identity, Majhi instructed officials to promote and extensively use the Odia language in administrative work. Government notices and advertisements must be published in Odia to safeguard cultural identity.
The Chief Minister also called for reducing excessive outsourcing, giving due respect to elected representatives visiting government offices, and identifying “chair-stuck” officials who are inactive or resistant to transfers. “These measures are crucial to ensure transparency, accountability, and people-centric governance,” he said.
Apart from administrative reforms, the Chief Minister issued instruction to crack down on illegal activities. He directed collectors to take decisive action against sand mafias and illicit liquor trade, warning that such operations were damaging the state’s social fabric. He suggested the use of drone technology to monitor sand theft and illegal mining activities.
Key directives:
1.Maintain honesty and integrity; remove corruption.
2.Spend more time in villages and districts to understand ground realities.
3.Use technology, apply real-time data for problem-solving & efficient administration.
4.Hear public grievances at the district level and act promptly.
5.Ensure Odia language is widely used in administration; publish notices in Odia.
6.Spread government information widely through digital platforms.
7.Review and minimize outsourcing practices at state and district levels.
8.Show due regard to elected representatives visiting government offices.
9.Detect non-performing staff and replace them.
