Odisha CM asks employees to behave properly with women, avoid corrupt practices

Bhubaneswar, Apr 23 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday advised government employees to maintain proper conduct with women and stay away from corrupt practices while discharging their duties.

He made the remarks while distributing appointment letters among 4,623 newly recruited candidates at a ‘Nijukti Mela’ held at Kalinga Stadium here.

“I would like to make five suggestions to newly recruited employees and all government staffers. They must behave properly with women while dealing with the public and remain polite to women colleagues to uphold their own dignity,” Majhi said.

Stating that the government has adopted a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy towards corruption, he asked employees to keep away from such practices.

“There should

be no doubt that anyone involved in corruption will not be spared. Stringent action will be taken against those indulging in such practices,” he said.

Describing government employees as a bridge between the administration and the people, the chief minister urged them to listen to public grievances and resolve them at their level.

He also said that while employees may have personal views on issues, these should not come in the way of implementing government policies.

“Keep aside personal opinions and implement government policies,” he said.

Highlighting the importance of punctuality, Majhi said it was a key attribute of an efficient employee.

“Punctuality does not only mean reaching office on time, but also completing public work without delay,” he added.

At the event, appointment letters were distributed across seven departments, including School and Mass Education, Forest, Environment and Climate Change, MSME, Steel and Mines, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, and Skill Development and Technical Education.

Majhi said his government had provided 44,082 government jobs and facilitated direct employment for 92,000 people in the industrial sector in 22 months.

“In total, 1,36,082 people have been provided employment in this period,” he said.

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and several state ministers also addressed the gathering. PTI AAM AAM ACD