- CM Naveen Patnaik has made a significant announcement, unveiling plans for the formation of 22 new NACs across 20 districts of Odisha.
- The newly designated NACs span various districts, including Boudh, Bolangir, Bargarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Kalahandi, Jagatsinghpur, Nayagarh, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sonepur.
- With a focus on grassroots empowerment and inclusive growth, the Chief Minister expressed optimism regarding the transformative impact these administrative units will have on their respective regions.
- Patnaik’s decision to heed public feedback and prioritize development initiatives underscores his administration’s responsiveness to the evolving needs of Odisha’s populace.
- As Odisha gears up for a period of dynamic growth and political engagement, the expansion of NACs stands as a testament to the government’s unwavering commitment to advancing the welfare and prosperity of its citizens.
As the political landscape heats up with impending elections, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has made a significant announcement, unveiling plans for the formation of 22 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) across 20 districts of Odisha. Additionally, in a move signaling further urban development, Bhanjanagar NAC in Ganjam has been elevated to the status of a municipality.
This expansion, outlined in a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), reflects a proactive response to public demand and the imperative of accommodating the state’s burgeoning population and socio-economic progress. The newly designated NACs span various districts, including Boudh, Bolangir, Bargarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Kalahandi, Jagatsinghpur, Nayagarh, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sonepur.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik emphasized the pivotal role these newly formed councils will play in fostering regional development. With a focus on grassroots empowerment and inclusive growth, the Chief Minister expressed optimism regarding the transformative impact these administrative units will have on their respective regions.
This announcement follows closely on the heels of a previous declaration last month, wherein the Odisha government sanctioned 35 new NACs and five additional municipalities. The decision underscores the government’s commitment to decentralization and effective governance, aligning with the principles of transparency, technology, teamwork, time, and transformation (the 5Ts) championed by the administration.
Chief Minister Patnaik’s decision to heed public feedback and prioritize development initiatives underscores his administration’s responsiveness to the evolving needs of Odisha’s populace. By leveraging strategic urban planning and administrative restructuring, the government aims to lay the foundation for sustainable progress and equitable distribution of resources across the state.
As Odisha gears up for a period of dynamic growth and political engagement, the expansion of NACs and the elevation of Bhanjanagar NAC to a municipality stand as a testament to the government’s unwavering commitment to advancing the welfare and prosperity of its citizens.
(With inputs from agencies)
