Bhubaneswar, June 16 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday urged newly recruited government employees to work with determination, remain above corruption, and ensure the effective implementation of all government welfare programmes.

Addressing a recruitment fair organized to fill 964 posts across five government departments, Majhi emphasised the government’s commitment to harnessing the energy, potential, and enthusiasm of the youth for the state's development and welfare.

At the recruitment fair, appointments were made to 563 posts in the Works Department, 62 in the Water Resources Department, 117 in the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, 204 in the Housing and Urban Development Department, and 18 in the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department.

The posts included Junior Engineer, Junior Enforcement Officer, Tracer, Legal Metrology Inspector, and Junior Accountant.

Congratulating the newly appointed employees, the Chief Minister expressed hope that they would serve with dedication, address public concerns, and strive to meet the aspirations of the people, considering themselves as true public servants.

He noted that since the new government assumed office, significant employment opportunities have been created in both government and private sectors — a stark contrast to the slow pace of the past few years.

“The government has set a target to fill 1.5 lakh government posts over the next five years. So far, 28,346 government jobs have been provided, which is a historic achievement for us,” Majhi said.

He further stated that, beyond the public sector, 45,000 youths have also been employed in the private sector in the government’s first year in office.

Referring to the state’s flagship initiative, the Chief Minister said, “Under Utkarsha Odisha 2025, 12.90 lakh employment opportunities have been generated across 16 sectors with an investment of Rs.17 lakh crore.

In the past five months alone, 56 industrial units have either been inaugurated or had their foundation stones laid, creating 1.10 lakh job opportunities.”

On this occasion, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krishnachandra Patra, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishnachandra Mahapatra, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Ravi Narayan, and Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan also congratulated and welcomed the new recruits.

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