Bhubaneswar, June 8 -- In a major initiative aimed at bringing urban governance closer to the people, 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 seeks to create awareness about civic services, government welfare schemes and citizen responsibilities while providing a platform for direct engagement between urban residents and local authorities.
Official sources said the programme is designed to strengthen citizen-centric urban governance and deepen public participation in the development of towns and cities across the state. It aims to foster...