Suresh Mohapatra to Lead Overall State Response on Return of Persons Stranded in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Suresh Chandra Mohapatra, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary was today given the responsibility to head the overall state response on return of persons stranded in Odisha to their home states.

It is desired that the State must proactively facilitate and support the return of the stranded persons with a humane approach, said a release.

N Thirumala Naik, Labour Commissioner, Odisha is designated as the State Nodal Officer. He will facilitate movement of workers stranded in Odisha to their home States.

The State Nodal Officer will co-ordinate with the counterpart in the receiving State.

According to the press release, If a person or group of such persons intend to move to their State from Odisha in vehicle arranged by them, they may be advised to contact State Helpline No.1800 34567 03 (Labour & ESI Dept.) or WhatsApp on 7008110717 or the respective District Labour Officer . State Nodal Officer shall co-ordinate with the District Collector/ Municipal Commissioner for screening of such workers and issuing authorization/ vehicle pass to asymptomatic persons.

District Collector/ Municipal Commissioner will then intimate the vehicle details, passenger details and date/ time of journey with route chart to the Labour Commissioner-cum-State Nodal Officer who will inform the receiving State for further necessary arrangements.

Similarly, the Principal Secretary, Home Department will be responsible for implementation of a decentralized system for issue of passes