Bhubaneswar, March 9: As many as 1,294 persons joined the State Government on Saturday.
Out of the 1,294 new recruits, 725 persons joined the School & Mass Education Department, 280 joined the Finance Department. Similarly, 129 were recruited in the Rural Development Department.
Besides, 160 outstanding sports persons joined five departments, namely Steel & Mines Department, Revenue & Disaster Department, Higher Education, School & Mass Education and Home Department.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik graced an orientation programme fif the newly appointed Government personnel here.
Welcoming the officials, the CM said that this is a huge achievement in our endeavor to accelerate the process of recruitment for filling up vacancies in the Government.
He thanked all the departments and the recruitment agencies for bringing efficiency to the recruitment system.
The CM said that “No work is small or big. Every job has its own significance in achieving the overall goal of greater public good. Just remember that the people of Odisha are paying for our work and we are here to serve them.”
Finance Minister Bikram Keshari Arukh, School & Mass Education Minister Sudam Marndi and Rural Development Minister Priti Ranjan Ghadai also spoke.
Two new appointees, Lipsa Mohanty and Ankoor Mazumdar said that they are inspired by the the CM’s visionary leadership.
Finance Department Principal Secretary Vishal Dev delivered the welcome address and School & Mass Education Secretary Aswathy S proposed the vote of thanks.
