Bhubaneswar: Highlighting the commitment of the Government of Odisha, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary, Rural Development Department paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Minister of Rural Development, Rabi Narayan Naik in Bhubaneswar today.
The Principal Secretary welcomed the Minister by presenting a bouquet and briefed the Minister on important issues and strategic steps laid down to advance the rural development agenda in a cordial atmosphere. He said that the Department attaches great importance to the implementation of ongoing projects, new policy initiatives aimed at increasing rural infrastructure and participation of stakeholders in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The newly appointed Minister, Nayak, is also in charge of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Departments.
This visit marks the beginning of what promises aimed at fostering growth and development in rural regions, thereby contributing to the overall progress of the state.