Odisha CM calls public servants 'face of govt', hands over 4,623 job letters
Bhubaneswar, April 23
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said that in the administrative and governance system, public servants are the true face of the government.
Addressing newly appointed government officials at the 15th Recruitment Fair here, the Chief Minister said government jobs are not merely a means of livelihood but a unique opportunity to serve the people.
On the occasion, appointment letters were distributed to 4,623 candidates from seven departments.
These include 4,113 candidates from the School and Mass Education Department, 154 from the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, 143 from the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, 77 from the Steel and Mines Department, 70 from the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, 52 from the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, and 14 from the Skill Development and Technical Education Department.
"In the governance and administrative system, the officers and employees are the true face of the government. Our collective goal is to ensure that government benefits reach the last person in society. People are now beginning to feel that this government is truly a people's government. If this spirit is carried forward, the dignity of government service will be maintained and you will earn the trust of the people," CM Majhi said.
Highlighting youth employment in the state, Majhi said that since June 2024, as many as 44,082 persons have been provided government jobs, while around 92,000 have been given employment in the private sector.
Expressing hope that the newly appointed employees will discharge their responsibilities with efficiency, a sense of duty, dedication, and transparency in the larger interest of the state, the Chief Minister advised them to follow key principles in their workplace.
He urged the new appointees to stay away from corruption, listen to people's grievances with empathy and resolve them, avoid letting personal beliefs hinder their duties, follow government policies, maintain punctuality, and uphold politeness and dignity at the workplace.
In conclusion, the Chief Minister wished the newly appointed employees a bright future and urged them to adopt the government's zero-tolerance policy against corruption and ensure respectful behaviour towards women as part of their professional conduct.
— IANS
Reader Comments
4,623 job letters in one go is impressive! My cousin got a government job through a similar fair last year and she's genuinely happy serving in a rural school. These recruitment fairs seem to work. Keep it up, Odisha government! 😊
I appreciate the emphasis on empathy and punctuality. As someone who works in bureaucracy in the UK, I know how easy it is for paperwork to overshadow the human element. Good luck to the new recruits! Honest service should be the hallmark of any government.
CM Majhi is right that public servants are the face of government. But 'face' should be smiling and helpful, not rude or corrupt. We've all met officers who forget they are there to serve, not rule. Let's hope this batch is different! ✨
I'm happy for the 4,623 families whose lives just changed. Every government job means stability and respect for a household. But I hope the government focuses equally on private sector job quality too. Both sectors need to improve working conditions and pay. 🤞
44,082 government jobs since June 2024 is a substantial number. Australia's public sector hires nowhere near that scale. Transparency and merit-based selection are critical. Odisha seems to be moving in the right direction for youth employment, even if challenges remain.
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