Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday called upon people to support his Government’s move on the Special Category State (SCS) status to Odisha.
“We will intensify our efforts for SCS status and I urge you to cooperate with us in achieving our demand soon,” said Patnaik here while addressing a mass gathering at the Nehru Stadium after inaugurating the 108 ambulance service in Bhadrak district.
As many as 12 ambulances were provided to the district. Patnaik also distributed tricycles to physically-challenged persons and felicitated successful farmers with Best Farmer Award. He also handed over land records of A0.04 decimal land to the landless peoples and Madhubabu Pension to selected beneficiaries.
Patnaik inaugurated a trauma care centre at the District Headquarters Hospital. Among others, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Damodar Rout, Bhadrak MP Arjun Sethi, Forest and Environment Minister Bijayshree Routray along with district MlAs were present.