In a pivotal step towards realising the vision of a developed Odisha, Minister of Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water (PR&DW), Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik, chaired a comprehensive review meeting today at Lok Seva Bhawan.

The session focused on key rural welfare programs, emphasising grassroots empowerment and sustainable livelihoods for every household.

The meeting delved into the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), with a spotlight on curbing seasonal migration through an additional 200 days of state-supported employment. Minister Naik underscored the necessity of timely wage disbursements and the creation of durable rural infrastructure. He highlighted the state’s financial commitment, providing an extra Rs. 98 per labourer per day for the initial 100

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