Bhubaneswar, Jan 5: The development of Odisha has been the only objective of his Government, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Wednesday while addressing an orientation programme for the new Odisha Civil Services officers.
Patnaik said the government is working on transformation in every field under the principles of the 5T Charter which is Teamwork, Technology, Time, Transparency and Transformation.
As many as 378 young officers of the 2020 Civil Services batch joined different civil service cadres of the State on Wednesday.
Welcoming the officers on the virtual platform, the Chief Minister said, “Government service provides a unique opportunity to serve the general public and the weaker section of our society. People have great expectations and trust on you. I wish you will fulfill those aspirations.”
He further said, “A new Odisha, an empowered Odisha is possible with young, techno savvy and efficient officers like you in the Government, and I hope you all will shine in this test of public service. In a democracy, people are the ultimate masters and we all are here to serve them. I hope that you all will dedicate yourself to the noble cause of serving the people, and fulfill their hopes and aspirations.”
Patnaik said the initiatives taken by the government have resulted in a visible transformation in a number of sectors.
The success in developing a robust disaster management infrastructure, turning Odisha from a food surplus state from a food deficit state, making Odisha a global hotspot for international sporting events, reshaping Odisha economy and making it attractive for investors, and massive infrastructure drive have brought Odisha to leadership position among states.
He said Odisha is a model welfare state. The government is reaching out every vulnerable section, providing them economic justice, and making endeavors to bring them to the mainstream.
Patnaik said he believes that the empowerment of women can bring about a real transformation of the state.
The Chief Minister also launched the Online Registration of Pension Adalat and the Promotion Adalat on this occasion.
Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari said the state government is committed to the transformation of Odisha. The new officers should work towards strengthening the trust of people in the government.
