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Odisha Government Offices Closed for Diwali: What You Need to Know

The Odisha government has declared all Registrar and Sub-Registrar offices closed on October 20 for Diwali celebrations. All registration work scheduled for that day will now be completed on October 19 instead. The fourth Saturday of October has been designated as a working day to compensate for the holiday closure. Meanwhile, Governor Kambhampati encouraged media to help spread awareness about government welfare schemes during his interaction with journalists.

Key Points: Odisha Registrar Offices Closed October 20 for Diwali Holiday

  • All Registrar offices across Odisha closed for Diwali on October 20
  • Registration work rescheduled to be completed on October 19 instead
  • Fourth Saturday declared working day to compensate for holiday closure
  • Governor urges media to promote government welfare schemes publicly
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Odisha Registrar, Sub-Registrar offices to remain closed on October 20 for Diwali

All Registrar and Sub-Registrar offices across Odisha will remain closed on October 20 for Diwali, with work rescheduled to October 19 instead.

"Many citizens are still unaware of these schemes. If the media highlights them, it can significantly expand public awareness - Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati"

Bhubaneswar, October 19

The Odisha government has announced that all Registrar and Sub-Registrar offices across the state will remain closed on Monday after declaring October 20 an additional holiday, as Diwali falls on that day.

All government offices and magisterial courts, except those in Nuapada district, will remain closed. In lieu of this, the fourth Saturday (October 25) has been declared a working day.

According to an official notification issued by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management on Friday, "In continuation of the Department's earlier Notification No. 30369/Revenue dated 19.09.2024, it is hereby informed that all Registrar and Sub-Registrar offices across Odisha shall remain closed on Sunday, October 20, 2024."

The notification further stated that all registration-related work scheduled for October 20 will now be completed a day earlier. "Therefore, all registration-related work scheduled for October 20, 2024, shall be completed on Saturday, October 19, 2024," it said.

The department also clarified that the instructions issued earlier on October 14 will remain valid.

Meanwhile, on Friday, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati encouraged media professionals to actively promote the welfare schemes of both the Central and State governments on their platforms, helping more people become aware of the benefits.

He was holding an interaction with the representatives of media organisations at the New Abhishek Hall on the premises of Raj Bhavan. The Governor highlighted key schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Atal Pension Yojana, and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.

"Many citizens are still unaware of these schemes. If the media highlights them, it can significantly expand public awareness and help more people access these benefits," he said. He emphasised that these schemes play a crucial role in improving citizens' lives by providing financial security, social protection, and support for future needs. Greater awareness can enable more people to benefit from insurance, pensions, and savings programmes for their children, ultimately promoting stability and well-being across families in the state."The media can explain these welfare initiatives to the public, ensuring that more citizens take advantage of them," Kambhampati added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
I had property registration scheduled for Monday. Glad they're allowing us to complete it on Saturday instead. The advance notice is really helpful for planning.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the holiday for Diwali, declaring Saturday as working day might inconvenience those who had weekend plans. Couldn't they adjust deadlines differently?
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Meera T
The Governor's point about media promoting welfare schemes is spot on. Many people in rural Odisha don't know about PMJJBY and Sukanya Samriddhi. Media should take this responsibility seriously.
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Sarah B
Interesting that Nuapada district is excluded from the closure. Does anyone know why? Different local holiday schedule perhaps?
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Vikram M
Shubh Deepawali to all! 🎇 It's good to see the government respecting our cultural festivals. Hope everyone has a safe and prosperous celebration.

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