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CS Anu Garg Reviews Panchayati Raj Department, Urges Focus on Viksit Odisha 2036
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 04:36 AM
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Chief Secretary Anu Garg visited Odisha’s Panchayati Raj Department, stressing the need for a dedicated push toward the state’s development agenda, Viksit Odisha 2036.
Chief Secretary Anu Garg toured the Panchayati Raj Department in Odisha today, marking a key review of the department’s performance and alignment with the state’s long‑term development plan, Viksit Odisha 2036.
During the visit, Garg highlighted the department’s role in strengthening local governance and ensuring that Panchayati Raj institutions effectively implement schemes that drive rural progress. He urged all officials to intensify efforts and adopt a dedicated approach to meet the milestones set for 2036.
The review was part of a broader initiative to streamline administrative processes and enhance accountability across government departments. Garg also called for increased capacity building and resource allocation to empower village councils.
Officials from the department expressed commitment to the Chief Secretary’s directives and pledged to accelerate reforms that will bring tangible benefits to Odisha’s rural communities.
The visit underscores the state government’s focus on achieving the Viksit Odisha 2036 vision through robust local governance and inclusive development.
During the visit, Garg highlighted the department’s role in strengthening local governance and ensuring that Panchayati Raj institutions effectively implement schemes that drive rural progress. He urged all officials to intensify efforts and adopt a dedicated approach to meet the milestones set for 2036.
The review was part of a broader initiative to streamline administrative processes and enhance accountability across government departments. Garg also called for increased capacity building and resource allocation to empower village councils.
Officials from the department expressed commitment to the Chief Secretary’s directives and pledged to accelerate reforms that will bring tangible benefits to Odisha’s rural communities.
The visit underscores the state government’s focus on achieving the Viksit Odisha 2036 vision through robust local governance and inclusive development.