Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha will pay an honorarium of Rs 25,000 per month to the Padma Awardees of Odisha. The payment will be effective from April 2024. According to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office, the Padma Award is the country’s most important and celebrated civilian honour. This honor is given to individuals who have brought glory to the country in various fields. Padma awardees have enhanced the glory of Odisha through their talent and service.
In recognition of their significant contribution to the society, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has decided to pay an honorarium of Rs.25,000 per month to honour them.