Transformational Initiatives Has Brought Odisha to Leadership Position: CM Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: Noting that the development of Odisha has been the only objective of his government, Chief Minister Naveen Ptnaik on Wednesday said 5T initiative is being followed in every sphere to achieve this.

Addressing an orientation programme for the new Odisha Civil Services officers, the Chief Minister said the government is working on transformation in every field under the principles of the 5T Charter – Teamwork, Technology, Time, Transparency and Transformation.

A total of 378 officers of 2020 Civil Services batch joined in different civil service cadres of the state. An orientation for the new officers was held at State Convention Centre in Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.

Welcoming the officers on virtual platform, the CM said, “Government service provides a unique opportunity to serve the general public and the weaker section of our society.  People have great expectations and trust on you. I wish you will fulfill those aspirations.”

He further said, “A new Odisha, an empowered Odisha is possible with young, techno savvy and efficient officers like you in the government, and I hope you all will shine in this test of public service. In a democracy, people are the ultimate masters and we all are here to serve them. I hope that you all will dedicate yourself to the noble cause of serving the people, and fulfill their hopes and aspirations.”

Speaking on state’s initiatives, the CM said government’s initiatives have resulted in visible transformation in a number of sectors. “Our success in developing a robust disaster management infrastructure, turning Odisha a food surplus state from a food deficit state, making Odisha a global hotspot for international sporting events, reshaping Odisha economy and making it attractive for investors, and massive infrastructure drive have brought Odisha to leadership position among states.”

Describing Odisha as a model welfare state, Naveen said the government reaching out every vulnerable section, providing them economic justice, and making endeavor to bring them to mainstream. “I believe that the empowerment of women can bring about the real transformation of the state,” he said.

The Chief Minister also launched the Online Registration of Pension Adalat and the Promotion Adalat.

It may be mentioned here that in redressing the bottlenecks coming in the way of pension and promotion issues, the Pension Adalat & the Promotion Adalat are functioning for a couple of years. The online registration system has been started in these Adalats under the 5T charter to provide a hassle-free process.

Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari said the state government is committed to the transformation of Odisha. The new officers should work towards strengthening the trust of people in the government.

Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Pramila Mallick said the state government is making regular recruitments for different services. Even there has been recruitment for the pandemic year of 2020. Saying that OCS is a very dignified job, she called upon them to work towards fulfilling the mandate of their jobs.

Four new officers Kasturi Panda OAS, Bhanumati Sethi OFS, Anima Soren ORS, Soumya Ranjan Bhoi sharing their experiences said they are happy to join the state civil services. The process, powered by the 5T initiative, has been completely automated, hassle-free and smooth. Anima Soren said that she is the only person from her panchayat to join civil service.

Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian moderated the programme. Interacting with the new officers later, he explained the new recruits about the 5T principles and Mo Sarkar with several examples. He narrated how Odisha became a leader in disaster management.  Pandian further said that Mo Sarkar is a feedback system where the govt considers people as the real masters in a democracy. Chief minister attaches maximum importance to people’s feedback.