India, Jan. 1 -- In order to make governance more efficient and responsive in the New Year, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a comprehensive 15-point directive to the newly appointed Chief Secretary Anu Garg.

In his directions, the Chief Minister asked the administration to work on a priority basis to achieve the goals outlined in the Odisha Vision Document for the next two years. The government has set an ambitious target of transforming Odisha into a $500-billion economy by 2036 and positioning the state among the top five developed states in the country by steering it towards a "mixed economy" model.

Emphasising rapid economic growth, Majhi directed the administration to focus on the accelerated development of know...