Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Enhances Public Grievance Redressal Efforts
Odisha CM Majhi holds 18th grievance hearing, vows to bridge govt-people gap
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held the 18th Public Grievance Hearing in Bhubaneswar, attended by 13 ministers. He emphasized improving government access and resolving grievances, with 96% of complaints from previous sessions addressed. The program will expand to reach citizens in remote areas.
- 01The grievance redressal mechanism has been a key part of Odisha's administration for the last two years, enhancing public trust.
- 02As of April 2026, approximately 2.40 lakh grievances have been addressed at the district level, with a 92% resolution rate.
- 03During the latest session, CM Majhi approved ₹3.60 lakh (approximately $4,400 USD) in medical assistance for 13 individuals.
- 04Over 600 grievances were received in the recent hearing, which will be expanded to include more districts after summer.
- 05The initiative aims to reduce the distance between the government and citizens, making access to services more straightforward.
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted the 18th edition of the Chief Minister's Public Grievance Hearing Programme at the Grievance Cell in Unit-II, Bhubaneswar, with participation from 13 senior ministers and bureaucrats. Majhi stated that the grievance redressal mechanism has become integral to the state's administration, significantly enhancing access to government services and public confidence. He committed to bridging the gap between the government and citizens, ensuring a more efficient grievance process. As of April 2026, around 2.40 lakh grievances have been addressed at the district level, with a 92% resolution rate. In the latest session, he met with 30 specially-abled individuals and approved ₹3.60 lakh (approximately $4,400 USD) in medical assistance for 13 complainants. The program is set to expand across Odisha to reach citizens in remote areas, allowing them to present their concerns without traveling to the capital.
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The grievance redressal initiative directly impacts citizens by improving access to government services and addressing their concerns efficiently.
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