Two-day Collectors–SPs conference begins in Bhubaneswar to strengthen governance

A two-day-long high-level conference of all District Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs) began on Tuesday at the State Convention Centre in Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi formally inaugurated the event, marking the start of an intensive review and strategy session aimed at strengthening governance across Odisha.

All District Collectors and SPs are attending the joint meet, which will focus on evaluating the implementation of government schemes at the ground level, improving public service delivery, and reviewing the State’s law-and-order scenario. Discussions will also cover revenue administration, inter-departmental coordination, and performance of welfare programmes.

This joint conference follows the schedule earlier notified by the General Administration and Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department, which had announced November 18 for the District Collectors’ conference and November 19 for the combined Collectors–SPs meeting.

Speaking on the occasion, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said, “The main objective of this conference is to identify ways to deliver our best. The themes and sessions have been designed to help us improve our performance and meet the expectations of the political leadership.”

He added, “For Viksit Odisha 2036 and 2047, all of you need to think like a common citizen. You must consider what an ordinary person truly needs.”

According to senior officials, the platform will enable district administrators and police officials to exchange insights, address field-level challenges, and formulate strategies to enhance efficiency in governance and public response systems.

The review and deliberation sessions will continue over the next two days, with a detailed agenda being taken up department-wise. The conference is part of the government’s continuous effort to streamline administration and ensure effective delivery of welfare initiatives to citizens.

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This is the second major Collectors’ conference convened under the Mohan Majhi-led government, following the first held in September 2024.