'Corruption Won't Be Tolerated': Odisha CM Mohan Manjhi Gives Strong Message To District Collectors

Bhubaneswar: In a focused effort to address the challenges faced by tribals, dalits and other marginalised communities in Odisha , Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Friday said that no corruption will be tolerated under his government. 

"There is no question of compromise on corruption under the BJP government. I have realised that there were significant irregularities and project cost escalations due to delays in the previous administration," he said.

Odisha CM says Corruption Won't Be Tolerated

He urged district collectors to investigate any irregularities that come to their attention, asserting, "We will not tolerate corruption at any level. This is as clear a message as possible from me." The CM reassured the district authorities that funds for development work were available, but criticised the slow pace of project implementation, particularly noting that expenditure often surged at the end of the financial year.

"This leads to deterioration in the quality of work. The officers should write to the departments concerned to resolve the issues. The officials can directly contact the Chief Minister. Collectors should conduct regular monitoring of block-wise implementation of schemes along with financial and physical progress," Majhi told the district collectors.

Majhi emphasized the crucial role of district collectors in connecting the government with the public, highlighting the need to ensure that welfare benefits effectively reach grassroots communities.

He urged them to leverage technology and real-time data to assess ongoing projects, recommending field visits for direct progress monitoring.

The conference was attended by Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, various ministers, and department secretaries, with Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja presenting detailed guidelines at the outset of the event.