Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Odisha to Enhance Citizen Services with RTPS Act
The Odisha government is working on a new law called the Right to Public Service (RTPS) Act to make things easier for citizens.
They had a meeting to discuss how this law can make the government more efficient and make sure citizens get services on time.
Officials want to make cities better by ensuring services are transparent and accountable.
They also talked about how to improve record-keeping and make the government more friendly to citizens.
Leaders believe this act can greatly improve the way things work in urban areas.
Odisha's Housing and Urban Development Department met on the Right to Public Service (RTPS) Act.
The meeting focused on improving urban governance and citizen services.
Usha Padhee highlighted the RTPS Act's role in redefining governance.
Jagadananda emphasized the act's transformative potential for urban governance.
Senior officials from various departments participated in the discussion.
- Who
- Housing and Urban Development Department officials, including Usha Padhee, Jagadananda, and others.
- What
- Meeting on the Right to Public Service (RTPS) Act to strengthen urban governance and citizen-centric service delivery.
- When
- Yesterday
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To build a governance framework that prioritizes citizens and ensures timely, transparent, and accountable public services.
- Department
- Housing and Urban Development
- Focus
- Right to Public Service (RTPS) Act
- Key Official
- Usha Padhee, Secretary, Housing & Urban Development
- Goal
- Strengthening urban governance and citizen services
