Odisha Chief Secretary chairs secretary-level meet to review vacant posts, development projects

A secretary-level meeting was held at Kharavela Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Thursday morning under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg, marking the second such meeting since she assumed office.

Secretaries from all departments attended to review progress on development projects, budget expenditure, and filling of vacant government posts.

Focus on Vacant Posts and Appointments

A major focus of the meeting was on the number of vacant positions across departments and measures to ensure timely appointments. A letter issued yesterday by the Department of Home Affairs highlighted the posts that need to be filled as a priority. The Chief Secretary emphasised that appointments should be made in line with directives from the Chief Minister and the state government, ensuring that key positions are not left unoccupied.

Progress on Budget and Employment Initiatives

The meeting also reviewed the budget allocated to each department during the previous session, assessing how much work has been completed and identifying areas needing further attention. Officials discussed strategies to accomplish objectives within the allocated budgets while maintaining efficiency.

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The state government has set an ambitious target to generate approximately 1.5 lakh government jobs within the next two years. Initiatives are already underway, as evidenced by the 13 Nijukti Melas held recently and the distribution of appointment letters to candidates. 

The meeting aimed to ensure that all vacant positions are filled systematically and that developmental projects progress as planned, supporting both governance efficiency and employment generation goals.