The State Government on Wednesday included the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department under the feedback-based programme Mo Sarkar in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the Lokseva Bhawan here.
The Chief Minister said, “The block office is the pivot of administration in rural areas. It is the most important link between the Government and rural people as most of the Government programmes, especially benefits, pass through this office. I believe Mo Sarkar will bring about real transformation with a positive behavioural change and professional approach. It will be a game changer for 83 per cent of the State’s population who are staying in rural areas.”
Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Minister Pratap Jena said the department is committed to fulfilling all the promises made to people in rural areas. Housing, Drinking Water, MGNREGA and all other flagship programmes would be effectively implemented. The dream of Bijubabu for a pucca house for every family would be ensured.
Among others, Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy, 5-T Secretary VK Pandian and PR & DW Secretary DK Singh were present.
Pandian interacted with BDOs of many blocks including Kantabanji, Junagarh, Pattangi, Subteka, Rajgangpur, Patkura and Athamallick.