Odisha Introduces Financial Aid for Panchayat Leaders

Odisha CM announces aid for PRI representatives in case of death, disability during tenure

Bhubaneswar, Jul 17 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced compassionate financial assistance for elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the state in case of death or disability during their tenures. According to a statement issued by the chief minister’s office (CMO), all panchayat representatives, from ward members to zilla […]

Odisha Introduces Financial Aid for Panchayat Leaders

The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, announced financial assistance for Panchayati Raj Institution representatives in the event of death or disability. This program supports all panchayat members and aims to provide security to the families of those who sustain serious injuries during their service.

Odisha CM Announces Aid for PRI Representatives in Case of Death, Disability During Tenure

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced compassionate financial assistance for elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the state in case of death or disability during their tenures. India News | Odisha CM Announces Aid for PRI Representatives in Case of Death, Disability During Tenure.

The state of India's Panchayati Raj system

Panchayats are a form of local self-government in rural India, and were institutionalised by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1993. They act as the third tier of the government and derive their power from the state governments. The Union Government provides assistance to the states to strengthen village panchayats and decentralise power to the grassroots level for effective local public service delivery. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj re…

Odisha announces death benefit for PRI members; know details

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will provide ex-gratia in case of death or disability of members of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) in the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved a proposal in this regard today. Members of the Panchayati Raj institutions starting from the ward members to Zilla Parishad members will be covered under the initiative, said the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in a statement. The state government will pro…

Provision of death & disability assistance for PRI members: To benefit Ward Member- ZP Chairperson

Bhubaneswar, July 17:In a significant move to ensuring social security for the Panchayat Raj Institution (PRI) members, the Odisha government  announced the provision of death & disability assistance for them.Odisha CM Mohan Charan informed it on Thursday.A release issued by the CMO in this connection said, a financial assistance worth Rs 2,00000 will be accorded to a a standing PRI representative in case of his/her death while a sum of Rs 1,000…