Bhubaneswar, November 9: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000 for all Padma awardees of the State.
A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) office stated Padma awardees have added to the glory of the State through their talent and service.
With this decision, all 55 living Padma awardees of the State will get honorarium of Rs 30,000 per month.
For this, an expenditure of Rs 2 crore will be incurred annually by the State Government.
