Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday inducted 56 Senior Economic Investigators in the Planning & Convergence Department. These investigators would be engaged in collection, compilation, scrutiny and analysis of data pertaining to local area development schemes.
They would also provide support to the District Planning and Monitoring Units and assist in preparation of comprehensive district plans and monitoring of local area development schemes.The CM said community involvement in developmental planning is essential for a balanced regional growth. He emphasised on evidence-based, outcome-oriented planning leading to achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and better Human Development Indices. He said systematic developmental planning requires involvement of the community and elected representatives who have better knowledge of the local needs and resources.
The programmee was attended by Planning & Convergence Minister Padmanabha Behera, Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra, Development Commissioner PK. Jena and Secretary to CM (5T) VK. Pandian.