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News18
4 days ago
- Health
- News18
Majhi has sanctioned Rs 55 lakh for medical treatment of the needy in 2025
Bhubaneswar, Jul 28 (PTI) Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has sanctioned Rs 55 lakh for the treatment of needy people from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund in 2025, a statement said. Attending the 13th edition of the public grievances hearing on Monday, Majhi sanctioned immediate medical assistance for three persons who are suffering from incurable and chronic diseases, it said. With this, he has sanctioned Rs 55 lakh for a total of 51 persons for medical treatment this year, it added. The government has set up a single-window system for immediate medical assistance to needy people from the CMRF. Senior officers and nine ministers were present in the hearing, the statement said. The CM and his team heard the grievances of 11,516 people, of which 10,502 were resolved — a resolution rate of 91 per cent. The remaining cases are currently under process, the statement said. PTI BBM BBM SOM Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
FM college student's death sparks political storm; Odisha CM announces Rs 20 lakh ex gratia, promises strict action
BHUBANESWAR: Hours after the death of the girl student of FM (Autonomous) College at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, his ministers and officers went into a huddle to chart out a course of action to tackle the fallout on Tuesday. The chief minister, who accompanied President Droupadi Murmu to Cuttack in the morning to attend several programmes, returned to the state capital in the afternoon and held a series of high-level meetings. Again, after seeing off the President at the airport in the evening, he rushed to the state BJP office and held a meeting with top party functionaries, which lasted for more than two hours. Earlier in the morning, Majhi announced an ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the next of the kin of the victim. The 20-year-old girl, who set herself ablaze on July 12 outside the principal's office on the college campus, was declared dead late on Monday night by the authorities of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. Expressing grief over the student's demise, the chief minister assured the family that the accused in the case will be given the strictest of punishment. 'I have personally instructed the officials concerned on this. The government stands firmly with the family,' he said. Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan also expressed deep grief. Meanwhile, sources said the meetings held by the CM took note of the quick action taken by arresting the principal and the assistant professor of the college and provisioning best of treatment for the victim. While endorsing the action of the government, there was unanimity on expanding the scope of the investigation to bring each and everyone involved in the incident and its run up under its purview.
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
CM resolves 10k grievances in 11 sessions
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has resolved more than 10,000 public grievances during 11 rounds of hearings since assuming office, the CMO said on Monday. According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), 10,132 out of 10,894 grievances received so far have been addressed — a resolution rate of 93 per cent. The remaining cases are currently under process, it added. Accompanied by a team of seven ministers and senior officers, Majhi on Monday held the 12th session of the Chief Minister's Public Grievance Hearing since assuming office in June last year. The Chief Minister and his team heard grievances of around 1,000 people during the day, the statement said. Continuing his practice, the Chief Minister first met and heard the grievances of persons with disabilities (PwDs) before proceeding to listen to other petitioners in the chamber. 'The Chief Minister directed department secretaries present at the hearing to take immediate steps to resolve the issues raised,' the CMO stated. A single-window mechanism has been established to ensure immediate disbursement of medical assistance to patients suffering from critical and life-threatening diseases, under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF). Majhi approved Rs 9.50 lakh in assistance for 10 persons requiring urgent medical care. So far this year, Rs 53.50 lakh has been provided to 48 beneficiaries through this streamlined process. Ministers Suresh Pujari, Mukesh Mahaling, Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Nityananda Gond, Krushna Chandra Patra, Pradeep Bal Samanta and Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia accompanied Majhi during the session. In May, the Chief Minister had stated in a post on X that, 'In a people's government, the highest priority is given to resolving people's problems. The complaints of common people were heard at the new grievance centre at Unit-2 in Bhubaneswar. Officials have been directed to take immediate steps to resolve their problems for the benefit of the complainants.'
Hans India
29-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Min Bharath distributes CMRF cheques
Kurnool: In a humanitarian outreach, Industries Minister TG Bharath distributed Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) cheques worth over Rs 5 lakh to nine beneficiaries, facing medical and financial emergencies, at his office in Kurnool on Saturday. Minister Bharath claimed that the government is committed to support the poor and distressed through the CMRF, a crucial support system initiated by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Among the beneficiaries, G Raju got Rs 28,000; N Girija Bai got Rs 55,000; S Balayya Rs 41,300; M Lakshmidevi Rs 66,461; P Rajesh Kumar Rs 35,000; V Subrahmanyam Rs 30,786; G Sunil Kumar Reddy Rs 1,31,655; Reshma Anjum Rs 83,826; and Kasetti Madhavi got Rs 32,255.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Speed up bridge construction works on Swarnamukhi: MLA
Parvathipuram: Parvathipuram MLA Bonela Vijay Chandra on Tuesday inspected the ongoing construction works of the bridge and railway flyover being built over the Swarnamukhi River in Seethanagaram mandal of his constituency. During the visit, the MLA interacted with contractors and officials concerned to assess the quality of the construction. He instructed them to complete the work at a fast pace without compromising on quality. Local residents brought to the MLA's attention the inconvenience caused by the absence of lighting on the bridge. Responding promptly, MLA Vijay Chandra assured them that LED lights would be installed soon. The public expressed gratitude for the MLA's swift response and concern. Later in the day, MLA Vijay Chandra handed over a financial aid cheque of ₹1 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the family of Samuravuthu Narayana Rao from Peda Bondapalli village in Parvathipuram mandal. Rao is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital due to a serious illness. The cheque was presented at the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) office in the presence of party members. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA described Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu as a compassionate leader who stands by the poor and needy during their hardships. He emphasised that the Chief Minister's support for the underprivileged will be remembered as a hallmark of his governance.
