Odisha CM Majhi Pushes for Development Councils in North and South

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the Planning and Convergence department to establish development councils for North and South Odisha. This aims to fulfill BJP's electoral promises. Majhi also called for trauma care centres in mining-affected districts, funded by the District Mineral Fund (DMF).

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday directed the Planning and Convergence (P&C) department officials to establish a task force aimed at creating development councils for the southern and northern regions of the state.

During a meeting with Development Commissioner Anu Garg and senior officials, Majhi emphasized the need for a comprehensive proposal that aligns with the BJP's electoral manifesto commitments for North and South Odisha Development Councils. The Western Odisha Development Council, operational since 1999, currently covers ten districts and a sub-division, and its budget has increased from Rs 3 crore to Rs 200 crore in the 2020-21 fiscal year.

As the Minister overseeing P&C, Majhi also called for the establishment of trauma care centres in districts affected by mining activities, to be funded through the District Mineral Fund (DMF). He prioritized the establishment of these centres within medical colleges in mineral-rich districts.

Furthermore, the CM urged officials to ensure effective implementation of grassroots schemes to maximize public benefit, emphasizing the need to fulfill significant election promises.