India, June 8 -- In a major initiative to strengthen citizen-centric urban governance and deepen public participation in urban development, the Housing & Urban Development Department of the Odisha government will launch a statewide 'Saharanchala Janasamparka O Nagarika Bhagidari Karyakrama' (Urban Citizen Outreach and Civic Participation Campaign) across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) from June 9 to June 21.

The 13-day campaign aims to bring urban governance closer to citizens by creating awareness about civic services, government schemes and citizen responsibilities, while providing a platform for direct engagement between urban residents and local governments. The programme seeks to foster a culture of participatory governance and stre...