Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government today announced that the reception counter at the Loka Seva Bhawan here will be made fully functional from April 18.
The decision was taken in view of the pandemic situation and relaxation of COVID-related restrictions, informed the Home Department in a letter to all departments.
The reception counter will be fully functional for allowing the general public for their grievances and other official work in the Secretariat.
The public or others will be able to apply for passes through online via the link http://epravesh.odisha.gov.in/ or through mobile app (ePravesh).
Only accredited journalists will be allowed to enter the Secretariat from April 18, the letter stated.