Bhubaneswar, 02 August (H.S.): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assigned district-wise responsibilities to members of the Council of Ministers to strengthen ongoing relief and rescue operations in flood-affected regions of the state.

The decision followed the Chief Minister’s aerial survey of the flood-hit areas, where he assessed the extent of damage and reviewed the response measures in place. After the assessment, Majhi directed ministers to maintain close coordination with district administrations and ensure effective monitoring of rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts on the ground.

As per the allocation, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has been entrusted with overseeing operations in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida will supervise relief efforts in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts.

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has been assigned responsibility for Puri district, while Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabinarayan Naik will monitor the situation in Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts.

The state government stated that other ministers, in their capacity as in-charge ministers, will also visit their respective districts to review the implementation of relief measures and ensure timely assistance to affected people.

The initiative aims to enhance coordination between the state government and local administrations as Odisha continues to grapple with the impact of floods triggered by heavy rainfall and rising river levels in multiple districts.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda