Bhubaneswar: As part of the endeavor of strengthening rural infrastructure in the state, 210 Assistant Executive Engineers joined today in the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, Government of Odisha. This is the first batch of a new engineering cadre created in the PR & DW Department.
Addressing the orientation programme for the newly recruited Assistant Executive Engineers of PR & DW Department, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that Rural Housing & Drinking Water supply are the two flagship progrmmes of the Odisha Government. State Government is committed to convert all Kucha houses to Pucca houses in a time bound manner. Similarly, a target has also been set to provide pipe water to all rural households by 2024. Therefore, the Government is providing more manpower to Gram Panchayat level. The State Government emphasis has been on expansion of rural infrastructure. Thus, the creation of a new engineering cadre is indicative of our thrust on it, CM added.
He further said that the State Government is committed to empower the Panchayati Raj system, so that benefits of development reach the poorest of the poor. Chief Minister advised the newly recruited engineers to put all their energy and knowledge to be a part of transformation that is now happening in Odisha.
He urged the new employees to follow and imbibe 5-T Mantras of the Government in their daily assignment. Highlighting the principles of State’s Governance, Naveen said people are at the core of our Government. We need to serve them with dignity and professionalism.
Minister Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water, Urban, Housing and Law Pratap Jena addressed the orientation programme and advised them to work committedly for the welfare of the people of Odisha. Chief Secretary Suresh Mohapatra, Secretary to Chief Minister (5-T) V.K Pandian and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.
Principal Secretary Panchayati Raj & DW Department Ashok Meena gave the welcome address and Director Special Projects proposed vote of thanks.