Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Odisha CM Majhi Says 95 Percent Public Grievances Resolved
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a public meeting to hear people’s complaints.
He said his government had solved 95 percent of the complaints received in its first 19 hearing sessions.
More than 600 new complaints were submitted during the 20th session.
People could submit complaints online or in person.
The chief minister first listened to people with disabilities and seriously ill people.
He ordered officials to act quickly on complaints from critically ill residents.
He also approved medical help totaling Rs 14.50 lakh for 16 people.
Majhi said the government also helps people during floods, cyclones and other difficult situations.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said 14,519 of 15,327 grievances received by the 19th public hearing session had been resolved.
More than 600 online and offline petitions were received during the 20th session.
Separate grievance hearings are being held rotationally at district and block headquarters.
Majhi sanctioned Rs 14.50 lakh in medical assistance for 16 people with chronic diseases.
Government reports showed 2,33,344 of 2,69,394 grievances were resolved between July 1, 2024, and July 31 this year.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, ministers and senior officials.
- What
- A public grievance hearing was held, with Majhi reporting that 95 percent of complaints from the first 19 sessions had been resolved.
- When
- Monday, August 24; the report does not specify the year.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with additional hearings held rotationally at district and block headquarters.
- Why
- The government says it prioritizes public complaints and aims to support people facing distress.
- Grievances resolved
- 14,519 of 15,327 complaints, or 95 percent, by the 19th hearing session
- Latest hearing
- The 20th public hearing session received more than 600 online and offline petitions
- Broader grievance data
- 2,33,344 of 2,69,394 grievances, or 87 percent, were reportedly resolved from July 1, 2024, to July 31 this year
- Medical assistance
- Rs 14.50 lakh was sanctioned for 16 people with chronic diseases
- Participants
- Majhi was accompanied by 10 ministers and senior officials
- Hearing locations
- Additional hearings are conducted at district and block headquarters on a rotational basis
- Disaster assistance
- The government declared unseasonal rains in 2024 a natural disaster and provided assistance during current floods