In a high-level virtual meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg convened all District Collectors to strengthen monitoring and implementation of flagship programmes aimed at improving the quality of life, especially in mining-affected areas, health, education, nutrition, and water resources.
The meeting, attended by Development Commissioner-cum-ACS Deoranjan Kumar Singh, senior departmental secretaries, and probationary IAS officers of the 2024 Odisha cadre, focused on the effective execution of schemes that directly impact citizens at the grassroots level.
A major highlight was the review of CM-Sampada, the state government’s dedicated initiative for mining-affected regions. Under this programme, a comprehensive list of affected villages has been prepared to ensure targeted development in critical areas such as quality healthcare, safe drinking water, education, infrastructure, and overall livelihood improvement. The CM-Sampada monitoring platform will enable better data-driven oversight and faster project execution using District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds.
The meeting also reviewed progress on the state’s ambitious water resources census, including the 7th Minor Irrigation Census, 2nd Census of Water Bodies, 1st Census of Major & Medium Irrigation Projects, and the maiden Census of Springs. This first-ever springs census in Odisha is expected to provide vital data for groundwater management and environmental balance. District Collectors were directed to lead district-level sub-committees, ensure data quality, and complete the exercise by the extended deadline of May 31, 2026.
On the health front, officials discussed strategies to reduce maternal and child mortality through stricter adherence to treatment protocols, improved health infrastructure, and regular review meetings at district, block, and sector levels. Special emphasis was placed on expediting the distribution of cards under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (including Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana) and the Ayushman Vayo Bandana Yojana.
The government is now extending the successful Pragati digital monitoring platform — originally used for large infrastructure projects — to the social sector through a new initiative called “Prayas”. Backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Prayas will use technology to track key indicators in health, nutrition, education, safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, enabling real-time interventions and better outcomes.
In the education sector, priority was given to the Godabarish Mishra Ideal Primary School scheme. Collectors were instructed to complete school uniform distribution before summer vacation and urgently identify and repair unsafe school campuses to ensure student safety.
The Women and Child Development Department stressed accurate updating of child malnutrition data on the Poshan Tracker and strengthening CCTV surveillance at self-help group units involved in Take Home Ration production. Officials were also directed to fast-track pending applications under the Subhadra Yojana** through field verification.
Chief Secy Garg urged all District Collectors to treat these reviews as an opportunity to drive tangible progress and make every district a model of inclusive and accelerated development.
The monthly review meetings on the 16th are part of broader administrative reforms to enhance accountability and outcomes across the state.
