Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Odisha Minister Appeals to End Revenue Employee Strike
Revenue employees in Odisha are on strike, meaning they aren't working.
The government wants them back, but the workers want better pay, health insurance, and other improvements to their jobs.
The government said that if they don't return, they might not get paid, and the government could change the way things are done to work without them.
They also said that important services are being affected because of the strike.
Odisha Revenue Minister appealed to striking employees to return to work immediately.
Over 10,000 employees across all 30 districts are on strike since Monday.
Employees demand cadre restructuring, pay raises, and health insurance.
The government has directed Collectors to reject leave applications and enforce 'No Work, No Pay'.
The Revenue Department may consider software changes if employees do not return to duty.
- Who
- Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari and striking District Revenue Ministerial Employees.
- What
- Odisha Revenue Minister appealed to striking employees to return to work.
- When
- Since Monday, with the Minister's appeal on Wednesday.
- Where
- Odisha, across all 30 districts.
- Why
- To ensure essential revenue services are provided to the public.
Striking Employees
Odisha Government
Demands vs. Response
Striking Employees
Demand cadre restructuring, pay raises, health insurance, and promotions.
Odisha Government
The government aims to resolve the issues.
- Minister
- Suresh Pujari
- Employees on Strike
- Over 10,000
- Districts Affected
- All 30
- Strike Start Date
- Monday
- Main Demands
- Restructuring, Pay increases, Health Insurance