The Odisha government has set a target of 1.50 lakh appointments at the government level in the next 5 years. It has also decided to make appointments in 65,000 government posts in two years. Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi said this during a discussion with the chairpersons of various recruitment commissions. He said if the government’s manpower increases, the government can provide better services to the people.

Mr Majhi emphasized on making the recruitment process in the state flawless, impartial and speedy. He also advised to fill the posts of essential service delivery departments, such as Health, Housing, Education and Agriculture departments, without leaving them vacant. At present, one lakh ten thousand and five hundred fifty-seven posts are vacant in various departments in the state.

The Odisha Chief Minister also directed all the departments to submit proposals to the Recruitment Commissions for filling the vacant posts by 31st of March this year. He also asked to conduct special recruitment drives within a specified time frame to fill up the vacant posts of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes in various departments.