Odisha’s Development Commissioner‑cum‑Additional Chief Secretary Deoranjan Kumar Singh has directed all Secretaries and senior officers to undertake mandatory field visits to their allotted districts by October 2026.
In a letter issued on September 1, officers were instructed to plan two‑to‑three‑day visits, including at least one overnight stay at district or sub‑divisional headquarters. The visits will focus on reviewing the implementation of state and centrally sponsored schemes, assessing public service delivery, and monitoring infrastructure projects.
Key directives include:
- Inspecting District Headquarters Hospitals, PHCs, and CHCs, interacting with patients and attendants, and checking availability of medicines, staff, and fire safety.
- Visiting inaccessible and tribal‑dominated areas, with special attention to PVTG schemes.
- Reviewing at least one Gram Panchayat to assess saturation of development schemes and basic facilities.
- Monitoring rural water supply projects and ensuring timely completion of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs).
As per the order, 30 IAS officers have been assigned responsibility for 30 districts, ensuring comprehensive coverage across the state.
