Odisha Minister Pratap Jena was conferred with the “Fame India Best Minister Award” at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday.
Jena received the award from Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey. Fame India Magazine and Asia Post chose a total of 21 ‘Outstanding Ministers’ of the country based on various parameters.
“I thank Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and the people of Odisha for keeping intact their faith and trust on me,” tweeted Jena after the award ceremony.
Jena, a five-time MLA, is currently serving as the Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Law and Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water in the Naveen Patnaik-led Government.
