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ORISSA REFERENCE ANNUAL - 2005
STATE EMBLEM
No. 20634 IE.-1/64-Pol.
GOVERNMENT OF ORISSA
HOME DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION
The 3rd August 1964
SUBJECT State Emblem
The question of adopting a separate State Emblem for this State in place of Ashok Pillar was
under consideration of Government. On the advice of the Sub-committee appointed by the Council
of Ministers it was decided to adopt the design of the Konark Horse symbolizing discipline, strength
and progress as the State Emblem.
The final design approved as the State Emblem for Orissa is imprinted below :
By order of the Governor
AMAR SINGH
Additional Secretary to Government
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BANDE UTKALA JANANI
Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra
BANDE UTKALA JANANI
CHARU HASMAYI CHARU BHASAMAYI
JANANI, JANANI, JANANI
PUTA-PAYODHI-BIDHYOTA-SHARIRA
TALATAMALA-SUSOBHITA-TIRA
SHUBHRA TATINIKULA-SHIKARA-SHAMIRA
GHANA BANA BHUMI RAJITAANGE
NILA BHUDH ARAMALA SAJE TARANGE
KALAKALA MUKHRITA CHARU BIHANGE
SUNDARASHALI-SUSOBHITA-KSHETRA
GNYANA BIGNYANA-PRADARSHITA-NETRA
JOGI RUSHIGANA UTAJA-PABITRA
SUNDARA MANDIRA MANDITA-DESHA
CHARU KALABALI-SHOBHITA-BESHA
PUNYA TIRTHACHAYA-PURNA PRADESHA
UTKALA SURABARA-DARPITA-GEHA
ARIKULA-SHONITA-CHARCHITA-DEHA
BISWA BHUMANDALA-KRUTABAR-SNEHA
KABIKULAMOULI SUNANDANA-BANDYA
BHUBANA BIGHOSHITA-KIRTI ANINDYA
DHANYE, PUNYE, CHIRA SHARANYE
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BANDE UTKALA JANANI
(Rendering in English)
(Glory to thee, Mother Utkal)
I adore Thee, O Mother Utkal
How loving are Thy smile and voice !
Mother, Mother, Mother !
Bath d art Thou by the sacred Sea,
Thy shores adorned with trees tall and green,
Balmy breeze blowing by beauteous streams,
Thy body bedeck d with dense woodlands,
Arrayed with verdant hills plaited like waves,
Thy sky ringing with choirs of singing birds,
How charming are Thy rich fields of corn !
Thou art Eye to Erudition enow,
Sacred Abode to saints and seers,
Thy land bejewelled with splendid shrines,
Richly dress d art Thou in varied arts,
Thy limbs studded with sacred sites,
Thou Home to the valiant heroes of Utkal,
Thy frame crimsoned with enemies blood,
Prime Darling of the whole universe,
Greeted by Thy great sons, the crowning bards,
Thy untarnished glory proclaimed all around,
Blessed art Thou, the Holy, the Unfalling Abode,
I adore Thee, O Mother, Mother, Mother !
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UTKAL SANTAN
Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das
Tu para bolau
Utkal Santan ?
Tebe kimpa tuhi bhiru !
Tohar Janani
Rodan karile
Kahibaku kimpa daru ?
To' purbapurushe
Bira paniare
Labhithile kete khyati
Hakima nikate
Dukha kahibaku
Kimpa thare tora chhati ?
To purbapurushe
Jaya karithile
Ganga tharu Godavari,
Tankari aurase
Janma hoi tuhi
Keun gune tanku sari ?
Tu mane bhabuchhu
toshamada kari
Badhaibu Jatiman
Toshamadiara
Kukura prakruti
Aintha patare dhyan.
Jatira urnati
hebakire bhai
Swarthaku Jagat mani ?
Godar godare
maunsa lagile
Deharaki subha gani ?
Jatira urnati
se kahin kariba
Swarthe jar byasta mana
Shaguna bilua
Chikitschak hele
Saba ki paiba prana ?
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UTKAL SANTAN
(Rendering in English)
Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das
You proclaim yourself son of Utkal ?
Why are you so coward.
When your mother sheds tears
Why are you so afraid to tell ?
Your ancestors had glory of
their valiantness
But why your chest trembles
to express your sorrow or
anguish while narrating
before officers.
Your ancestors had conqured
from Ganga to Godavari
Being born of their sperms
in what way you
are equal to them ?
You have perhaps thought
that you will enhance
the prestige of the nation
by sycophancy.
But do not you know
that the nature of a
sycophant is like a dog
whose eyes are concentrated on
left out foods ?
If you feel that interest is
be all and end all, then how the
development of the nation
will be possible ?
If flesh will be added
in elephantasis leg
will that be counted as
good to health ?
Whose mind is always busy
in his personal interest
how can he do good
for the development of the nation.
Will a dying patient will
revive or gain his life
if vultures and Jackals
become doctors or healers ?
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DASAVATARA SLOKAM BY POET JAYDEV :
AUTHOR OF GITAGOVINDA
PRALAYA PAYODHI JALE
DHRUTABANASIBEDUM
BIHITA-BAHITRACHARITRAMAKHEDAM
KESHABA DHRUTA MINA SHARIRA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(1)
KSHYITIRATI BIPULATARE
TABA TISHTATI PRUSHTHE
DHARANIDHARANAKINA
CHAKRAGARISTHE
KESHABA DHRUTA KACHHAPA RUPA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(2)
BASATI DASHANIKHARE
DHARANI TABA LAGNA
SHASHINI KALANKA KALEBA NIMAGNA
KESHABA DHRUTA SHUKARA RUPA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(3)
TABA KARA KAMALA BARE
NAKHAMDVUTA SHRUNGANG
DALITA HIRANYAKASHI PU
TANU BHRUNGANG
KESHABA DHRUTA NARAHARI RUPA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(4)
CHHALAYASI BIKRAMENA
BALIMDVUTABAMANA
PADA NAKHA NIRAJANITA JANA PABANA
KESHABA DHRUTA BAMANA RUPA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(5)
KSHYATRIYA RUDHIRA MAYE
JAGADAPAGATA PAPAM
SWAPNYASI PAYASI
SHAMITA BHABA TAPAM
KESHABA DHRUTA BHRUGUPATI RUPA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
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(6)
BITARASI DIKHYURANE
DIGPATI KAMANIYAM
DASAMUKHA MOULI BALIM RAMNIYAM
KESHABA DHRUTA RAMA SHARIRA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(7)
BAHASI BAPUSHI BISHADE
BASANAM JALADAVAM
HALA HATI BHITA MILITA JAMUNAVAM
KESHABA DHRUTA HALADHARA RUPA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(8)
NINDASI JAGNYABIDHE RAHAHA SHRUTI JATAM
SADAYA HRUDAYA DARSHITA PASHUGHATAM
KESHABA DHRUTA BUDDHA SHARIRA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(9)
MLECHHA NIBAHA NIDHANE KALAYASI KARABALAM
DHUMAKETUMIBA KIMAPI KARABALAM
KESHABA DHRUTA KALKI SHARIRA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(10)
SHRI JAYADEVA KABERIDA
MUDITA MUDARAM
SHRUNU SHUVADAM
SUKHADAM BHABA SARAM
KESHABA DHRUTA DASA BIDHA RUPA
JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
(11)
BEDANUDHARATE JAGANTI
BAHATE BHUGOLAMUD BIVRATE
DAITYAN DARAYATE BALIM
CHHALAYATE KSHYATRAKSYAM KURBATE
POULASTYAM JAYATE HALAM
KALAYATE KARUNYA MATANWATE
MLECHANA MURCHHAYATE
DASH KRUTI KRUTE KRUSHNAYA
TUVYAM NAMAH.
(12)
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PRAYER TO LORD OF THE UNIVERSE
Translated by Dr. Subas Pani, I.A.S.
Dasavatara (Ten Incarnations of God)
From the depths of the great deluge
Did you the Vedas rescue,
Taking the form of a boat did you salvage
With ease, the scripts, auspicious and noble.1
Glory to the Lord of the Universe !
To Keshava, who took the body of a Fish !
On thy vast back doth the earth repose.
The weight of carrying the world s load
Does etch thereon, a giant wheel-mark.2
To Keshava, who took the Tortoise form !
Perched on the tip of thy tusk,
The earth to you does cling
As the petite blemish does the moon embrace.3
To Keshava, who took the form of Boar !
On thy lotus hands did strange nail-peaks sprout,
With which you did, the demon, tear apart
As if crushing the body Of some giant bee,
You did gore Hiranyakasipu s heart.4
To Keshava, who took the Man-Lion form !
As the strange dwarf your prowess you displayed.
You beguiled Bali and his pride curbed
Water from thy toenails became a stream
That absolved men from worldly woes.5
To Keshava, who took the Dwarf form !
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Drenched in the blood of the warrior race,
As if in water performing your daily rites,
You rid the world of all its sins.
You cooled the world s burning heats.6
To Keshava, who as chief of Bhrigu clan was born !
Destroying the ten-headed demon, O Lord,
To each handsome God of the ten Directions,
You did prorate one severed head,
As fair oblation of battleground.7
To Keshava, He who took the body of Rama !
Thy ample figure is adorned
By robes dark as the rain-filled cloud,
Blue as the deep waters of river-Yamuna
When afraid of being struck by thy mighty plough,
Scared, she came running to you.8
To Keshava, who took the Ploughshare-carrier form !
Touched was thy tender heart
By every sight of sacrificed beast.
You did disapprove the yagnic rite,
Although the Vedas did deem it right.9
To Keshava, who took the body of Buddha !
To slay the unclean hordes, did you wield the sword,
Strange and fierce, as some terrible comet.10
To Keshava, who took the body of Kalki !
Sri Jayadeva, the bard, presents these noble songs,
These that contain the world s essence.11
Hear, hear, these auspicious, joyous songs.
To Keshava, who took the ten incarnations !
SOURCE : Orissa Review, May-June 2003
Dr. Subas Pani, I.A.S. is at present, Chief Secretary of Orissa.
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SHREE SHREE
JAGANNATHASTAKAM
Shri Shankaracharya
KADACHIT KALINDITATA BIPIN - SANGEETI KABARO
MUDAVIRI - NARI - BADANA KAMALA SWADA - MADHUPAH
RAMA - SHAMBHU - BRAHMASURAPATI GANESHARCHITAPADO
JAGANNATHAH SWAMI NAYANA PATHA GAMI BHABATU ME (1)
BHUJE SABYE VENUNG SHIRASI SIKHI PUCHHANG KATITATE
DUKULANG NETRANTE SAHACHARA KATAKHYANG - BIDADHATE
SADA SHRIMAD BRUNDABANA BASATI LILA - PARICHAYO
MAHAMBODHESTIRE KANAKARUCHIRE NILASIKHARE
BASAN PRASADENTE SAHAJA BALABHABRENA BALINA
SUBHADRA MADHYASTA SAKALA SURASEBA BASARODE
KRUPAPARABARAH SAJALA JALADA SRENI RUCHIRO
RAMA BANI RAMAH SPURADAMALA PADMA KHYAN MUKHOUH
SURENDREI RAIRARADHYAH SHRUTI GANASIKHA GITA CHARITO
RATHARUDHO GACHHAN PATHIMILITA BHUDEBPATALEIH
STUTI PRADURBHABAM PRATIPADA MUPAKARNYA SADAYAH
DAYA SINDHUR BANDHUH SAKALA JAGATAM SINDHUSUTAYAH
PARABRAHMA PIDAH KUBALAYA DALOTPHULLANAYANO
NIBASI NILADRU NIHITA CHARANOANANTA SIRASI
RASANANDO RADHASARASAB PURALINGANASUKHO
NA BAIJATE RAJYAM NA CHA KANAKA MANIKYA BIVABAM
NA JACHEAHAM RAMYANG SAKALA JANA KAMYANG BARA BADHUM
SADA KALE KALE PRAMATHAPATINA GITA CHARITO
HARA TWAM SANSARAM DRUTATARA MASARANG SURAPATE
HARATWANG PAPANAM BITATIMAPARANG JADAVAPATE
AHO DINANATHO NIHITA MACHALAM NISHATAPADAM
JAGANNATHA SWAMI NAYANA PATHA GAMI BHABATU ME (8)
JAGANNATHASTAKAM PUNYANG JAHA PATHET PRAJATA SHUCHIH
SARBA PAPA BISUDHATMA BISHNULOKAM SAGACHHATI (9)
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JAGANNATHASTAKAM
Translated by Praharaj Satyanarayan Nanda
Once you appeared in the woods
On the banks of Kalindi
Dancing to the tune of the sweet concert
Seeking nectar from the lotus faces of cowherd women,
Your feet adored by Laxmi, Siva, Indra and Ganesh
O Lord, the Master of the Universe,
appear in my vision.
Holding a flute in your hand
Head bedecked with peacock tail
And the yellow silk in the waist
Glancing at your companions
All the time you bask in the glory
And perform leelas in Vrindavan,
Close by the ocean on the shining blue mountain
Sharing the sanctum sanctorum
with the mighty Balabhadra
And Subhadra seated at the centre,
You offer chances to the deities
for paying obeisance,
O ocean of compassion,
Whose form resembles a range of thick clouds,
Who treks his way with Laxmi and Saraswati
Whom Lord of the deities adore with
Vedic chanting, waving of flames and reading
His leelas in rhyme,
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Ascending the chariot when you proceed
Monarchs throng on your pathway,
Hearing the burden of their hymn with compassion,
Ocean of grace, the friend of universe,
being merciful (to the ocean)
You have chosen your abode ashore,
Oh Lord, the Master of the Universe,
Holding fast to your all-pervading self
You who have lotus-petalled eyes, blissful,
Reside in Niladri with your feet
resting on Ananta naga,
Basking in blissful love you are in ecstacy
While embracing the elegant shape of Radhika,
Neither do I crave for kingdom
Nor for gold, ruby and wealth
I do not pray for the most beautiful
woman coveted by all
Your leela is sung in every age
by Shiva Shankar,
Lord of the deities, save me from
the clutches of this ephemeral world,
Oh Lord of Yadus, free me from the
unbearable burden of sins,
You are the Lord of the sufferers
Grant graciously the touch of your lotus feet,
Oh Lord, the Master of the Universe
Source : Orissa Review (July, 1991) pp.19-20
Praharaja Satyanarayan Nanda was the Asst. Editor of Orissa Review and eminent columnist.
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LORD JAGANNATH : THE LORD OF THE
UNIVERSE
The Indians, particularly the people of Orissa, owe a lot to Lord Jagannath. He is the Lord of the
Universe, about whom the Vedas are silent. Sometimes people are puzzled about the mystery that
surrounds the Lord. He is a great 0. You add 0, with 0,the result is 0. You deduct 0 from 0, the result
is 0. You multiply 0 with
0, the result is also 0.
Zero is nothingness. It is
also the fullness; it
represents
the
completion of a
process. The Lord is
o m n i p o t e n t ,
omnipresent
and
omniscient. He is all
pervading and is the
Lord of the Universe.
The Holy Trinity, Lord
Jagannatha, Lord
Balabhadra
and
Goddess Subhadra
represent three races;
black, white and yellow
being the colour of the
races. They are of
three qualities (Gunas)
: Sattwa, Tamas and
Raja. Jagannath Cult
transcends all barriers
of caste, community
and
religion.
It
preaches the cult of
equality, fraternity and
brotherhood. Therefore,
the annual Car Festival
of Lord Jagannath is
gaining popularity in
the country and abroad.
People of almost
all religious faiths find
their own ideas and
concepts in the
Jagannatha Cult. Lord Jagannatha has drawn devotees from all faiths and creeds. Saints and prophets
have bowed to Lord Jagannatha. Nanaka, Adiguru Sankaracharya and Shri Chaitanya have visited
Puri to get the mercy of Lord Jagannatha. Puri has also been visited by Ganapati Bhatta of
Maharashtra, a devotee of Lord Ganesha, who wanted to see Ganesha in Lord Jagannatha. The
Lord fulfilled the desire of the saint, and on Devasnana Purnima every year, he appears in Ganapati
Vesha . The great saint Kabir had seen Lord Krishna in Lord Jagannatha and had addressed to Lord
Jagannatha in the following words :
Kabse chhodi Mathurapuri ab hogaya Jharkhandka basi :
Since when have you left Mathura and have become the dweller of Jharkhanda (Orissa was
described as Jharakhanda) ?
Lord Jagannatha is the Lord of the Universe. Salabega, a Mohmmedan, was very dear to the
Lord and has written a number of bhajanas and jananas expressing his deep devotion to Lord
Jagannatha. Dasia Bauri was born to a lowly family. The Lord had extended his great arm, Baliar
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Bhuja to take a coconut offered by a low-born man. Hadi Dasa, a blacksmith was a great believer. It
is heard that the Lord would go to Chhatiabata (In Badachana Police-Station of Jajpur district) to
dwell there for a few days as he was highly pleased with the devotion of Hadi Dasa.
There are many such stories. It is believed that Lord Jagannatha goes to Badrika (Jammu and
Kashmir) early in the morning to take his bath. He then proceeds to Dwaraka (Gujarat) for his early
vesha or morning adornment ; at noon he proceeds to Puri for his lunch and in the night, after
witnessing Devadasi dance and hearing Gita Govinda, which is dearest to him, goes to sleep at
Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu). Saints and devotees of all faiths including Nanak Panthis, Ramananda
Panthis, Shri Rama Krushna Mission and a host of others have established their Ashramas at Puri.
Adiguru Sankaracharya has established four dhamas in different parts of the country. One at Badrika
(Jammu and Kashmir) another at Dwaraka (Gujarat) a third at Sringeri (Kerala) and of course one at
Puri. During the Car Festival, the Gajapati Raja does Chhera Pahnra, (Cleaning the chariots with the
broom with a golden handle). Except him, Shankaracharya of Puri alone is permitted to visit the holy
Trinity in their respective chariots.
What about Lord Jagannatha, who is a mysterious God ? Why is he black ? Some people
believe that Lord Jagannatha is a great void. In their opinion, as the colour of the sky is black and as
Lord Jagannatha is a great void, he dwells in Mahasunya . Therefore the colour of Lord Jagannatha
is black. Another question comes to the mind that why Lord Jagannatha is immovable (Madala) ?
The answer is that the Jiva performs karmas but Param Brahma does not. As Lord Jagannatha is
Param Brahma, he has no hands nor legs and he does not perform any karma. Therefore he is
static. Why are the eyes of Lord Jagannatha round shaped ? As he is Mahasunyabasi and looks to
the entire world through this , his eyes are round shaped.
What has he not done to keep the prestige of the Oriyas during the Kanchi war ? The two
brothers, Lord Balabhadra and Lord Jagannatha, had to perform the role of ordinary soldiers. They
had to mortgage a gold ring with Manika Gauduni, from whom they had to drink curd on their way to
Kanchi. At last Gajapati Purusottama Deva won the battle.
It is said :
Dolescha Dolagovinda Chapescha Madhusudana, Rathetu Bamanam Drustwa Punarjanmam
Na Bidyate.
If you behold Lord (Dolagovinda) in the wooden palanquin during Dola festival, in boat in the
Narendra pond during Chandana Yatra (Madhusudana) and Lord Jagannatha (Bamanam) in the
chariot, there will be no rebirth and you will be free from the cycle of birth and death.
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THE CULT OF JAGANNATH
Centuries of myths, legends and history have all blended into a grand composite culture centred
round Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe, one of the most revered and ancient of the deities of the
Hindu s pantheon. The earliest references of Lord Jagannath are found in the Puranas and ancient
literature, though details of his origin and evolution are still shrouded in mystery. Legendary sources
suggest that Jagannath was originally
worshipped by the tribals, the Sabaras. The
most important evidence of this belief is the
existence of a class of Sevakas called the Daitas
who are considered to be of tribal lineage and
who still play a major role in the various services
to Lord Jagannatha in the temple.
In course of time, the cult of Jagannath
took an Aryanised form various major faiths like
Saivism, Saktism, Vaishnavism, Jainism and
Buddhism were assimilated into the concept of
Jagannath as an all-pervasive and all-inclusive
philosophy, symbolizing unity in diversity.
Some scholars think that the three main images of Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra
represent the Jaina Trinity of Samyak Jnana, Samyak Charitra and Samyak Drusti. Many others say
that the three images represent the Buddhist triad of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. It is widely
believed that the soul of Jagannath most secretly ensconced within the image of Lord Jagannath is
no other than the tooth Relic of Lord Goutam Buddha. The philosophy of Tantra, which in course of
time became an integral part of Buddhism, too has significantly influenced the rites and rituals of the
Jagannatha temple.
The philosophy of Lord Jagannath thus defies all definitions and is yet comprehensive enough
to perceive unity among beliefs of all sects and castes.
Navakalevar
As a man discarding worn out clothes takes other new ones, so also the embodied soul, casting
off worn out bodies enters into others, which are new. In the light of this truth from the Bhagavat
Geeta, Navakalevar can be interpreted as a ceremony for entering into new bodies, when Lord
Jagannatha, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarsan cast off their old bodies and take new ones, it is
called Navakalevar.
The year, which has two months of ASHADHA, is regarded auspicious for Navakalevar
ceremony. It usually occurs in 8 to 19 years. The new bodies of the deities are made out of the newly
cut Neem trees. It is said that Brahmadaru was first visible in the year having two months of Ashadha.
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The Previous Navakalevars were in 1733, 1744, 1752, 1771, 1790, 1809, 1828, 1836, 1855, 1874,
1893, 1912, 1931, 1950, 1969, 1977 and 1996.
Puri
Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath, is one of India s four Dhamas, the holiest of the holy places.
Situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, about 59 kilometers from Bhubaneswar, the capital city
of Orissa, for centuries Puri has been an important centre of Hindu worship and is counted among
the best holiday resorts of the country.
The Puranas and other ancient Sanskrit texts refer to the holy city as Nilachala, Nilagiri, Niladri
Purusottam Kshetra, Srikshetra and Sankha Kshetra.
In Puri, not only is the temple holy, but the whole of its surroundings is treated as grand and
splendid. The sea is Mahodadhi (The great ocean) the main road of the city is Bada Danda (The
grand road) the offering to the Lord Jagannath is Mahaprasad (The holy food) and the cremation
ground is Swargadwara (Gateway to Heaven).
At the centre of the Puri town is the temple of Lord Jagannath and all around it are a number of
streets, Sahis, spread out somewhat in the shape of a fan with Bada Danda as its handle : Harachandi
Sahi on the West, Bali Sahi on the South. Dolamandap Sahi and Chudanga Sahi on the North and so
on. Besides the main temple. Puri has a large number of smaller temples dedicated mostly to Siva,
Kali and Hanuman and numerous religious institutions, mathas.
Puri has a salubrious climate and attracts tourists from all over the world round the year and
particularly during the summer. It has one of the finest beaches of the world and is the home of
numerous artisans and craftsmen who produce rare exquisite handicrafts of a large variety.
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CAR FESTIVAL
RATHA JATRA or the Car Festival is the most important festival of Lord Jagannath. This
colourful festival, which draws millions of devotees from various parts of the country as well as from
abroad to Puri, is held in June-July every year. Lord Jagannath, which literally means the Lord of the
Universe, comes out of his sanctum sanctorum to give audience or Darshan to all devotees belonging
to all sects and communities among the Hindus, those who take part in the Car Festival earn their
passage to the Heaven.
Snana Purnima marks the beginning of this festival. On this day the three deities Lord
Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra take prolonged bath on an open platform known as
Snana Bedi . Then they retire for 15 days popularly called the period of Anabasara and remain in
isolation ; the Gods come out of the temple in a colourful procession to board their respective Chariots
and thereafter begin the Journey known as Ratha Jatra .
Reference to Car Festival is available in various scriptures like those of Buddhists, Jains and
Hindus. However, the present concept of Lord Jagannath is most popular. According to the prevailing
concept, Lord Jagannath was originally worshipped by savaras a Scheduled Tribe of Orissa. Car
Festival symbolizes the Lord s desire to come out of the temple for a brief period to give audience to
the Patitas (i.e., the lowest of the low) and redeem them. The chariots of Lord Jagannath and his
brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra are drawn by thousands of devotees in three gorgeously
decorated chariots from the main gate of the temple to Gundicha Mandir near about 3 Kms. away. At
Gundicha Mandir the Lord along with his entourage remains for 7 days.
When the chariots move on the main thoroughfare of Puri known as Bada Danda (Grand Road)
through a vast concourse of humanity that usually throng to have his Darshan, the atmosphere is
charged with sanctity. It is delightful to witness the foreigners in saffron robes dancing and reciting
musical compositions in honour of Lord Jagannath and Krishna to the accompaniment of cymbals
and mridangas.
The Gods perform their return journey on the 9th day and this is known as Bahuda Jatra.
The deities, after a seven-day stay at Gundicha Mandir commence their return journey or the
Bahuda Jatra, on the tenth day of the bright fortnight of Asadha. The return journey of the chariots
takes place in the same order as in the Ratha Jatra. Balabhadra s chariot moves first, followed by
those of Subhadra and Jagannath. On His way back, Jagannath stops for a while at Ardhasani
temple popularly called Mausi Maa temple or the Temple of Aunt. He accepts his favourite rice-cake,
poda pitha from the Aunt.
The three chariots, pulled by thousands of devotees, reach back the Singhdwara in the late
afternoon of the Bahuda Day. On the next day the Bada Ekadasi, the three deities are attired in
costumes of glittering gold ornaments and are worshipped by thousands of devotees. This form of
the deities is known as the Suna Vesha . On the Dwadasi day the three deities go back to their
original place of the temple, the Ratna Singhasana, in the Pahandi style. Their arrival into the sanctum
sanctorum marks the end of the Ratha Jatra, the grand festival of chariots.
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CHARIOTS
The three chariots are built anew annually excluding the Kalasa. 14 subsidiary deities, charioteers
and horses, 1072 pieces of logs (i.e., Phasi, Dhaura, Mai, Simili) are brought from Daspalla and
Ranapur forests. Nearly 125 temple carpenters (including helping assistants) work for 58 days at the
Mahakhala (in front of the Palace) and chisel out 2,188 pieces of wood for the construction of the
three chariots. The construction work commences on the AKSHAYA TRUTIYA. Each chariot is covered
with new cloths of rediant colour. Nearly 1,090 meters of cloth are used for this purpose. The chariots
are fastened with four long sturdy ropes (Each 240-250 with 8 diameters) each so as to facilitate the
devotees to pull them. The Kerala Coir Corporation provides these specially manufactured coconut
fibre ropes, iron nails, brackets, clamps, etc., used for this purpose are indigenously prepared by the
native smiths near the Dolavedi and it takes them more than a month. The techno-engineering
details of the chariots are indeed a technical marvel by any standard for their static and dynamic
stability. The superstructure (Above the wheels) contains eighteen pillars and roofs at various stages,
which are known as Bhuin, Potala, Parabhadi, etc. each chariot contains nine Parswa devata,
(Subsidiary deities), two Dwarapala (Door keepers) one Sarathi (Charioteer) and one presiding deities
of the crest banner (Dhwaja Devata), all made of wood.
DESCRIPTION OF CHARIOTS
Chariot of Jagannath
NANDIGHOSHA/GARUDADHWAJA/KAPIDHWAJA
Number of wheels
:
16
Total Number of wooden pieces used
:
832
Height
:
13 .5m
Length and breadth
:
34 x 34 .6
Wrappings
:
Red, Yellow colour cloths
Guarded by
:
Garuda
Names of the charioteers
:
Dahuka
The flags
:
Trailokyamohini
The horses
:
Shankha, Balahaka, Suweta,
Haridashwa
The ropes
:
Sankhachuda
Presiding Nine Deities
:
(i) Varaha
(ii) Gobardhan
((iii) Krushna, Gopi Krushna
(iv) Nrusingha
(v) Rama
(vi) Narayan
(Vii) Trivikrama
(viii) Hanuman
(ix) Rudra
Chariot of Balabhadra TALADHWAJA
Number of wheels
:
14
:
763
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Height
:
13 .2m
Length and breadth
:
33 x 33
Wrappings
:
Red, Bluish green colour cloths
Guarded by
:
Basudev
:
Matali
The flags
;
Unnani
The horses
:
Tribra, Ghora, Dirghasharma,
Swornanava
The ropes
:
Basuki
:
(i)
Ganesh
(ii)
Kartikeya
(iii)
Sarvamangala
(iv)
Pralambari
(v)
Hatayudha
(vi)
Mrutyunjaya
(vii) Natamvara
(viii) Mukteswar
(ix)
Chariot of Subhadra
Sheshadeva
DARPADALANA/PADMADHWAJA
Number of wheels
:
12
:
593
Height
:
12 .9m
Length and breadth
:
31 .6 x 31 .6
Wrappings
:
Red, Black colour cloths
Guarded by
:
Jayadurga
:
Arjuna
The flags
:
Nadambika
The horses
:
Rochika, Mochika, Jita, Aparajita
The ropes
:
Swarnachuda
:
(i)
Chandi
(ii)
Chamunda
(iii)
Ugratara
(iv)
Vanadurga
(v)
Shulidurga
(vi)
Varahi
(vii) Shyamakali
(viii) Mangala
(ix)
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Vimala
SRI MANDIR
(THE TEMPLE OF LORD JAGANNATH)
The Temple and the lcon-The temple of Jagannath built on elevated ground about twenty feet
above the level of the surrounding area, presents an imposing sight and can be seen from miles
away. The height of the main temple or Vimana above the road level is 214.8 . It is a fine specimen
of the Pancharatha style of Orissan temple architecture. The construction of the present edifice is
credited to Anantavarma Chodaganga Dev (1078-1147 A.D.) of the illustrious Ganga dynasty. The
main shrine consists of four-distinct building viz., the Vimana or the Great Temple, Jagamohan or
the Hall of Audience, Natamandapa the Dancing Hall and Bhogamandapa or the refractory. The
Natamandapa is approachable by two entrances on the north and south. The main from Natamandapa
to Jagamohan is called Jaya Bijaya Dwar and there is another door to Jagamohan on the south side.
The only entrance door to Bimana is known as Kalahata Dwara, which is considered very sacred.
The images of Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshana are installed in the inner
sanctuary of the temple on a raise platform called the ratnavedi or the jewelled platform. The miniatum
images of Laxmi, Saraswati and Madhab are also placed on the Ratnavedi along with the main
deities and worshipped. The platform made of stone is 16 ft. long, 13 ft. wide and 4 ft. high. There is
a circumambulating pat around the platform.
The temple has two massive enclosures. The two concentric stone walls known as KURMA
PRACHIRA (Or inner wall measuring 400 x 278 ) and MEGHANADA PRACHIRA (Or outer wall
measuring 665 x 644 with height varying from 20 to 24 ) were constructed in the regin of Pursottama
Deva (1467-1497) and Kapilendra Deva (1435-1469) respectively. The whole temple complex
comprises an area of 10.7 acres. The space between the temple complex and the inner enclosure
goes by name of KURMA BEDHA owing to its shape resembling a tortoise.
The temple has four gates at the eastern, southern, western and northern mid-points of the
outer wall, known as SIMHADWARA (Lions Gate), ASHWA DWARA (Horse Gate) VYAGHRA
DWARA (Tigers Gate) and HASTI DWARA (Elephants Gate). They are said to represent Dharma,
Mana, Vairagya and Aishwarya. In front of the Singhadwara is installed the ARUN STAMBHA made
of a single solid chlorite stone and upon it beautiful Arun squat in obeisance.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS OF LORDS
(i)
December-January (Pausa)-Navanna and Dhanu Sankranti
(ii)
January-February (Magha)-Makara Sankranti and Sripanchami
(iii)
February-March (Phalguna)-Dola Purnima
(iv)
April-May (Baisakha)-Chandan Jatra
(v)
May-June (Jyestha)-Nrusingha Janma & Snana Jatra
(vi)
June-July
(Asadha)-Ratha Jatra and Bahuda Jatra
(vii) July-August (Sravana)-Jhulana Jatra
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(viii) August-September (Bhadraba)-Krushna Janmastami and Kaliya Dalana
(ix)
September-October (Aswina)- Durga Puja and Dashara
(x)
October-November (Kartika)-Rasa Purnima, Kartika Purnima, Panchuka
(xi)
November-December (Margasira)-Prathamastami
THE VESHAS (COSTUMES) OF LORD JAGANNATH
(i)
Suna Vesha-The 11th day of the bright fortnight of Asadha
(ii)
Banabhojee Vesha-The 10th day of the dark fortnight of Bhadraba
(iii)
Kaliya Dalana Vesha-The 11th day of the dark fortnight of Bhadraba
(iv)
Pralambasura Badha Vesha-The 12th day of the dark fortnight of Bhadraba
(v)
Krushna Balaram Vesha-The 13th day of the dark fortnight of Bhadraba
(vi)
Bali Vamana Vesha-The 12th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadraba
(vii)
Raja Vesha-The 10th day of the bright fortnight of Aswina, the full moon of Pausa and
the full moon of Phalguna.
(viii) Radha Damodar Vesha-The 10th day of the bright fortnight of Aswina, the full moon of
Pausa and the full moon of Phalguna.
(ix)
The Khia Vesha-The 11th day of bright fortnight of Kartika
(x)
Bankachuda Vesha-The 12th day of the bright fortnight of Kartika
(xi)
Nagarjuna Vesha-During Panchuka in the month of Kartika
(xii) Adakia Vesha-The 13th day of the bright fortnight of Kartika
(xiii) Talkia Vesha-The 14th day of the bright fortnight of Kartika
(xiv) Raja Rajeswari Vesha-The full moon of Kartika
(xv) Padma Vesha-The 2nd day of the bright fortnight of Magha
(xvi) Sradha Vesha-From the 1st to 3rd day of the dark fortnight of Magha
(xvii) Gaja Uddharana Vesha-The full moon of Magha
(xviii) Chacheri Vesha-From the 9th day of the bright fortnight to the full moon of Phalguna
(xix) Chandana Lagi Vesha-From the 19th day of dark fortnight to the full moon of Jyestha
(xx) Gajanana Vesha (Ganesh Vesha)-Devasnana Purnima.
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BRIEF HISTORY OF ORISSA
The history of Orissa dates back to antiquity, its most famous old names being Kalinga, Utkal
and Odra, when its boundary extended far beyond the present one. By the time of the Mahabharata
Kalinga, Utkal and Odra had entered into Aryan polity as powerful kingdoms. Frequent reference is
made to Kalinga in the Mahabharata and infrequent references to Odra and Utkal. By the time of
Mahavir and Buddha, the Kalinga-Utkal region on the entire east coast of India acquired recognition
and fame.
The political history of Orissa opens with the rule of Nanda, Emperor of Magadha. The
Hathigumpha inscription of Emperor Kharavela at Udaygiri refers to a Nanda king twice. When
Chandragupta Maurya succeeded to the throne of Nanda, Kalinga did not form part of his empire.
Asoka s invasion of Kalinga was an epoch-making event of ancient times of far-reaching
consequences. The battle was described by Asoka himself in his thirteenth Rock Edict which records
: One hundred and fifty thousand men were carried away captive from that country, as many as one
hundred thousand were killed there in action and many times that number perished. Kalinga was
conquered but the conquest changed the heart of the conqueror. This change in Asoka changed the
course of religion and cultural history not only of India but also of the whole of Asia.
The next great epoch of Orissan history was the time of Kharavela who ruled in the first half of
the second century B.C. He defeated the Satakarni in the west, the Musikas on the bank of the
Krishna as also the Rashtrikas and the Bhojakas, the rulers of Rajagriha and King Brihaspati Mitra of
Magadha. In the thirteenth year of his rule he retired to Khandagiri near Bhubaneswar. He was a
Jain.
The history of Orissa for several centuries after Kharavela is dark. From Hiuen Tsang s account
it is evident that Harsha Siladitya s political sway extended to Orissa. Ptolemy, the famous Greek
Geographer of the 2nd century A. D., testified to the existence of flourishing trade marts on the
Orissa coast. In the 8th century A. D. Orissa s overseas activities were at their peak when the Sailendra
Empire in present day Malayasia was estabilshed. According to Arab sources, the empire extended
its power even into Cambodia and Assam. The prosperity of the Sailendra Empire continued through
the 10th century A. D.
From the 8th to the 10th centuries A. D. the Bhauma-Kara dynasty ruled over Utkal. Oriya
language was just beginning to take shape during this age. This Bhauma-Kara were followed by the
Somas and the Kesharis. The famous Lingaraj Temple at Bhubaneswar was built by Yajati Keshari
and completed by his successors.
By the end of the 12th Century A. D. Anantavarma Chodagangadeva (1078-1191) of the Ganga
dynasty is credited with having ruled over the region extending from the Ganga to the Godavari. He
shifted his capital from Kalinganagar in Parlakhemundi to Cuttack.Vaishnavism received royal
patronage and Vaishnavite temples were built at Mukhlingam, Shrikurmam, Simachalam and Puri.The
temple at Puri was completed by Anangabhimadeva. In the 13th century the Ganga empire had the
power to thwart a Muslim invasion.
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In the 13th century when Hindu architecture in the north faced its worst days of ravage and
destruction, Orissan architecture reached its zenith with the construction of the famous Sun Temple
of Konark by Narasimhadeva I (A. D. 1238-1264). It is recognised as the crowning glory of Hindu
architecture. Then came the Surya dynasty. The first Surya King, Gajapati Kapilendradeva (14351466). defeated the Muslim ruler of Bengal, the Hindu ruler of Vijayanagar and Kanchi, and the
Bahamani Sultan. Kapilendra in fact himself advanced to Bidar, the capital of the Bahamani Empire.
His empire extended from the Ganga in the north to the Kaveri in the South. His grandson,
Prataparudradeva, became a devout disciple and with his death Surya rule declined. Mukundadeva
the last independent king of Orissa, was killed in 1568 while fighting Afghans of Bengal. With his
death Orissa lost its independece and thus became almost the last Hindu Kingdom of India to fall to
the Muslims.
The Moghuls ruled Orissa for a little over a century. During Aurangzeb s rule, however, a revolt
was started under the leadership of Raja Krishna Chandra Bhanj of Mayurbhanj, but it was suppressed,
though with great difficulty. After Aurangzeb s death, when the Moghul Empire declined, Orissa
passed under the rule of the independent Nawabs of Bengal.
In 1741 the Bhonsala Raja of Nagpur invaded Orissa under the leadership of Bhaskar Ram
(Bhaskar Pandit). Alivardi Khan, the Nawab of Bengal, was compelled to code Orissa to the Marathas
whose rule lasted until the British conquered it in 1803.
Within two decades of Vasco-da-Gama s discovery of the sea-route to India the Portuguese
had established a flourishing trade mart at Pipli, at the mouth of the Subarnarekha. The English had
established trade settlements at Hariharpur and Balasore by 1633. In subsequent years, the Dutch,
the Danes and the French appeared at Balasore and established their respective footholds. In 1757
when the Battle of Plassey was fought and won, the legal title of Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa
passed on to the English. In 1765, Shah Alam granted the East India Company the Dewani of Bengal,
Bihar and Orissa. But this Orissa was only a small territory to the north of the Subarnarekha. Lord
Wellesley (1798 1805) asked the Bhonsala Raja of Nagpur to enter into a Subsidiary Alliance , but
the Raja refused. The Anglo-Maratha war resulted in the British conquest of Orissa in 1803. Owing to
misrule of the British, the Paika Rebellion was started under the leadership of Bakshi Jagabandhu
Bidyadhar, the millitary chief of the Raja of Khurda. In April 1817 Puri fell to him and the British
retreated to Cuttack. In the end, however, the rebellion was crushed. In 1857 Sambalpur played a
leading role in the great Indian revolt. The worst evil of the British administration was witnessed in
1865-66 during the Na Anka famine in which more than ten lakhs of people, comprising about a
quarter of Orissa s population, died of starvation.
The social reformers of Orissa like Fakir Mohan Senapati, Bhagban Chandra Das, Radhanath
Ray, Madhusudan Rao and Madhusudan Das, shaped the destiny of Orissa in various significant
ways. During the First World War a forceful movement was organised and led by Pandit Gopabandhu
Das. As a result, Orissa was separated from Bengal, Madras and Central Provinces. It came into
existence on 1st April, 1936. Soon after this, the Gadajat Revolt of the princes of the States was
suppressed in 1938. Orissa took full part in the 1942 movement when more than 3,000 persons were
thrown behind the bars and about 100 persons were killed as a result of machine-gun firing. After the
attainment of Independence the princely States merged with the major unit in 1948 and the new
State of Orissa was formed.
An administrative reorganisation of the State was taken in hand and thirteen districts were
formed. Out of the former princely States the districts of Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Keonjhar,
Dhenkanal, Phulbani, Bolangir and Kalahandi were carved out.
As a result of the work of the States Reorganisation Commission, the princely States of Saraikela
and Kharasuan were merged with Bihar. Earlier, they were parts of the Mayurbhanj district.
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ODISSI DANCE
Photo Courtesy :
KNM Foundation, BBSR
Introduction :
Odissi dance got its recognition as a classical dance, after Bharat Natyam, Kathak & Kathakali
in the year 1958, although it had a glorious past. The temple like Konark have kept alive this ancient
forms of dance in the stone-carved damsels with their unique lusture, posture and gesture. In the
temple of Lord Jagannath it is the devadasis, who were performing this dance regularly before Lord
Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe. After the introduction of the Gita Govinda, the love theme of
Lordess Radha and Lord Krishna, the devadasis performed abhinaya with different Bhavas & Rasas.
The Gotipua system of dance was performed by young boys dressed as girls. During the period of
Ray Ramananda, the Governor of Raj Mahendri the Gotipua style was kept alive and attained
popularity. The different items of the Odissi dance style are Mangalacharan, Batu Nrutya or Sthayi
Nrutya, Pallavi, Abhinaya & Mokhya. Starting from Mangalacharan, it ends in Mokhya. The songs
are based upon the writings of poets who adored Lordess Radha and Krishna, as their ISTHADEVA
& DEVIS, above all KRUSHNA LILA or RASALILA are Banamali, Upendra Bhanja, Kabi Surya
Baladev Rath, Gopal Krishna, Jayadev & Vidagdha Kavi Abhimanyu Samant Singhar.
ODISSI DANCE RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE CLASSICAL DANCE FORM
Press Comments : 08-04-58 STATESMAN
It was fit occasion for Mrs. Indrani Rehman to dance on the very day on which the Sangeet Natak
Akademy officially recognised Orissi dancing as a classical system equal with Bharat Natya and
Kathkali.
Times of India 08-04-58
Testimony for the recognisation of Odissi as a classical dance on par with Bharat Natyam by the
dance seminar on Monday was found the same evening in the dance numbers presented by Indrani
Rehman at the Talkotra Gardens.
Hindustan Times 08-04-58
Within a few hours Sangeet Natak Akademy dance seminars according national status fifth
school of Indian classical dance, namely Odissi, a large audience had the opportunity to witness the
same performed by Indrani Rehman.
(Extract taken from KUMBARA CHAKA, Autobiography of Kavichandra, Dr. Kalicharan Pattanaik)
GURU PARAMPARA
The revival of the Odissi dance owes a lot to the guru-shishya parampara (an order of the
teacher and the taught), which has sustained the living traditions of dance in India. Several reasons
had contributed to the weakening of the system and the gurus were forced to fall back on other allied
arts the theatre and the Rasalila. They somehow managed to survive. Some of them together formed
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an association called Jayantika. With the help of scholars and dancers they polished the techniques
and brought order to the form of dance. Their effort has contributed in placing Odissi among the major
classical dance forms of India today.
Guru Pankaj Charan Das
Of the two classes of performing artistes, the maharis and the gotipuas, Guru Pankaj Charan Das
belongs to the Mahari class. His aunt Ratnaprava trained him in dance. It is other gurus were Raghunath
Dev Goswami and Bhikari Charan Dalei, two important exponents of the rasalila in Orissa. He was also
a male dancer in a leading akhada, before serving as dance director at the Annapurna Theatre BGroup, where he trained most of the present day gurus of the Odissi, including Guru Kelu Charan
Mohapatra. With growing interest in Odissi, Pankaj Charan Das shot into fame and was sought after by
the dancers in Orissa. He played a major role as one of the architects of the neo-classical form of
Odissi, in focusing attention on the tradition of the maharis, training dancers like Yamini Krishna Murty,
Ritha Devi and Sumathy Kausal and choreographing special numbers for them. Most of the dancers in
Orissa at one time or another have studied under him. He has taught at the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya,
Bhubaneswar and was also for a short period in Patna at the Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir. He has
choreographed several dance-dramas and some of his choreographic pieces of Solo numbers have
been documented by the Odissi Research Centre. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademy Award in
1971. His daughter Vijay Laxmi Das carries on his tradition.
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
Born in a family of Patta Chitra painters, Kelucharan Mohapatra was trained in Khol playing by his
father. At the tender age of nine he joined the Rasalila party of Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami and
served there for twelve years after which he was on his own. But during this apprenticeship he required
sound knowledge in all aspects of the theatre. He also worked in the Orissa Theatre of Kavichandra
Kalicharan Pattanaik while continuing to study the Khol and Mridang under the guidance of Agadhu
Moharana and the Tabala under Khetra Mohan Kar and Harihar Rao. He joined the Annapurna Theatre
B-Group where he took lessons in dance from Guru Pankaj Charan Das. He took part in the several
dance dramas and partnered Laxmi Priya, a dancer whom he married.
After leaving the Annapurna Theatre he returned to Puri where he studied
the Mahari tradition and also undertook research in Gotipua dance tradition.
For fifteen years he taught at the Kala Vikas Kendra. It is the premier
institution in Orissa, which helped to establish Odissi on a sound footing.
At the Kendra, Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra trained hundreds of students
and also some of the younger gurus. He composed several dance numbers
and also choreographi dance-dramas for the annual festival of the Kendra.
He has laid the research groups of the Kendra several times and gathered
knowledge about the folk and tribal dances of Orissa.
He later moved to Delhi where he taught at the Nritya Niketan for
sometime. Many awards and honours including that of the Sangeet Natak
Akademy (1966) were conferred on Kelu Charan who had already become
a famous guru and his all pervading influence was recognised on the Odissi
dance scene. The Government of India honoured him with Padmashree in
1972 and later on with Padmabhusan.
He conducts several workshops now regularly at Calcutta, Delhi,
Bombay and Cuttack and he is the senior guru at the Odissi Research
Centre, Bhubaneswar. The extensive research projects on the Notation of the Odissi dance technique
are progressing at the centre under his guidance.
He has given innumerable performance in India and abroad and has participated in the festivals of
India in the UK, the USA, and Japan. His performances whether of nritya or abhinaya are of a high
standard and leave an indelible impression on the audiences. His sanchari bhavas are imaginative and
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his playing the Pakhawaj as an accompaniment lends an extra dimension to the dance performance.
His choreography inspired by the sculptures and pata paintings is a sheer visual delight. He has
enriched Odissi with his inimitable touch and imagination. The contemporary repertoire of Odissi bears
his signature and some of his Pallavis and Ashtapadis have become classics. His style can be discerned
immediately and has acquired a distinct character of its own. There is sophistication, beauty and all
permeating aesthetic in his style that stands out as its hallmark. His contribution to Odissi is indeed
outstanding and lasting. He has trained his son Ratikanta in dance and the playing of the Pakhawaj.
Ratikanta follows in his father s footsteps participating actively in performing teaching, choreographing
and major dance programmes. Doyen of Odissi, Guru Kelucharan passed away on 7th April 2004.
Guru Deba Prasad Das
Guru Deba Prasad Das shot into prominence when Indrani Rehman took him along with her to
various national and international dance festivals. Fond of dance and music from childhood, Deva
Prasad Das was trained in Odissi by Guru Mohan Chandra Mohapatra who was an akhada pilla and
a gotipua. When Deba Prasad came of age, he joined an intonate theatre group as a full-fledged
dance director. He later joined the Annapurna theatre B-Group and went through the apprenticeship
which equipped him to become a performer and a guru. In 1950 he left the theatre and joined the
National Music Association. By then the enthusiasm for reviving Odissi had swept over Orissa and
his association with Indrani Rehman helped the movement a great deal. He travelled with her from
1957 to 1963 before settling down at Bhubaneswar. He joined the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya
where he trained a large number of students till his untimely death in 1986. He was a gifted guru and
had contributed significantly to the revival of Odissi. His style was lyrical and his abhinaya had a
special earthy flavour. He trained his students Bijaya Laxmi Mohanty in Bandha Nritya. He was a
repository of the sabdaswarapatta. For his outstanding contribution to Odissi he had received the
Sangeet Natak Akademy Award in 1977. He was working under Government of India, Department of
Culture, senior fellowship on a project on the Jagannath Sebare Naache (a dance ritual in service of
Lord Jagannath) and Akhada Sampradaya (the Institution of Gymnsia). He also wrote a book in
Oriya, Nritya Sarani that is now being edited for publication by Priyambada Mohanty at the instance
of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademy. Among his students Sujata Mishra, Sudhakar Sahoo,
Durgacharan Ranbir and others are carrying on his style.
Guru Mayadhar Rout
Mayadhar Rout was trained in the art of gotipua dancing by his elder brother Harihar Rout. He
also studied under Durlav Singh, Yudhistir Mohapatra and Mohan Mohapatra. Like other gurus he too
had joined theatre companies including the Orissa Theatre of Kalicharan
Pattnaik and the Annapurna Theatre, where Guru Pankaj Charan Das taught
him Odissi. Later he joined the Kala Vikas Kendra as a guru in 1952 when
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra was on the staff. In 1955 he went over to
Kalakshetra at matras under a scholarship and studied Bharat Natyam under
Rukmini Devi and Kathakali from T. K. Chandu Parikar. At Kalakshetra he
took part in several dance dramas and studied the Natyasastra. When he
returned to the Kala Vikas Kendra, he could utilize his knowledge to
choreography several new dance numbers enriching Odissi in the process.
In 1967, he moved to Delhi and taught at the Nritya Niketan most of the
leading Odissi exponents in the capital studied under him. He joined Sriram
Bharatiya Kalakendra in 1970 and has been a resident guru there training
several students. Among his well-known students are Aloka Panikar, Kiran
Sehgal and his daughter Madhumitta. For his contribution to Odissi he has received many awards
including Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1985. He has choreographed several numbers and Ashtapadis
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employing various sanchari bhavas. He has retained in his style delectable elements of the gotipua
techniques and his style is distinctive and has fluidity and grace. He has trained his daughter Madhumitta
Rout who projects his style faithfully.
Guru Harekrishna Behera
Guru Harekrishna Behera was trained as a gotipua from the tender age of eight by Ramahari
Behera. Like his other contemporaries, he too joined a jatra party and toured all over Orissa, performing
and learning various aspects of theatre. From Ram Chandra Dey, he took lessons in music and
other traditional dance styles. He also studied to play the Tabla and mastered the Champu and Chhanda
styles. In 1957 he joined Kala Vikas Kendra, Cuttack and was trained in
Odissi by Guru Mohapatra. Kala Vikas Kendra sponsored him to study
at the Natya Ballet Theatre in Delhi. In 1964 he received a grant from the
Sangeet Natak Akademi to study Kathak under the guidance of Birju
Maharaj. He studied the Pakhawaj with Purshottam Das and thumari
singing from Sidheswari Devi. He set up Nritya Niketan, the first school
of Odissi dance in Delhi with the help of Mr. Khosla and invited Guru
Mayadhar Rout, Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Guru Surendranath Jena
to teach there. The school ran for sometime before closing down for
several reasons.
In its short spell, it contributed substantially to the popularity of
Odissi in the Capital in the early sixties. Practically, all the major exponents
of Odissi in Delhi had taken lessons at the Nritya Niketan. Kum Kum Lal
(nee mathur) Aloka Panikar, Ranikarna, Sonali Mansingh, Priya Pawar, Radha Reddy and several
others took lessons there. In 1971, Harekrushna joined the Gandharba Mahavidyalaya where he taught
Odissi to several dancers including Madhabi Mudgal, Smurti Mehta and others. He also accompanied
leading dancers at performances. He taught at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya till 1979. Then he started
his own Institution named Odissi Kendra where he is conducting dance classes. He has trained his
daughter Kavita Behera ensuring a continuity of dance in his family. The Odissa
Sangeet Natak Akademi and the All India Critics Association, Calcutta has
bestowed awards on him for his services in the promotion of the arts.
Guru Surendranath Jena
Guru Surendra Nath Jena had a natural aptitude for dance and music
from childhood. Like his contemporaries he too joined the Kala Vikash Kendra
and studied Odissi under various gurus including Gurus, Mayadhar Rout,
Kelucharan Mohapatra and others. After qualifying for the degree courses in
1966, he moved to Delhi and joined the Triveni Kala Sangam as an Odissi
Guru and has trained several students. His style differs from those of other
Gurus in that he has introduced elements of folk forms with various sculpturesque
pose, among his children he has trained his daughter Prativa Jena in Odissi.
Guru Ramani Ranjan Jena
Guru Ramani Ranjan Jena was trained by various gurus including Mayadhar Rout, Kelucharan
Mohapatra and Raghunatha Datta at the Kala Vikash Kendra from where he obtained a master s
degree in Odissi. He has given several solo performances and also appeared with dancers in duets.
When other gurus were migrating to Delhi, Ramani Ranjan moved to the south and settled in Madras
where he has taught several young dancers, who were also proficient in Bharat Natyam. Foremost
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amongst his disciples is Malavika Sarrukhai, the well-known Bharat Natyam
exponent. He taught Odissi at the Kalakhetra for a period of three years from 1977
to 1980, before returning to Cuttack, where he has set up his own Institution, the
Kamal Kala Pitha to teach dance to local students and also students from abroad.
He has travelled extensively. Among his children, his son Rasmi Ranjan Jena has
received training from him in Odissi and is a promising dancer. Another son has
been trained in music. Currently he too has moved to Delhi and teaches at Triveni
Kala Sangam.
Guru Gangadhar Pradhan.
Gurus Banchhanidhi Pradhan, Chandrasekhar Pattnaik and Mohadev Rout
trained Guru Gangadhar Pradhan as a gotipua dancer. He later received training
in Odissi from Gurus Pankaj Charan Das, Kelucharan Mohapatra and Deba Prasad
Das. He joind the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya and received training from Minati
Mishra also. He is proficient in playing the Pakhawaj having received training
from the late Singhari Shyam Sundar Kar and Banamali Moharana. He now runs
his own dance academy at Bhubaneswar training several young students among
whom Aruna Mohanty is his best-known student. He has choreographed many
dance-dramas and various dance numbers. He has also accompanied many
leading dancers on the Pakhawaj.
Some Eminent Odissi Danseuses
(1) Priyambada Mohanty Hejmadi
It was in the early fifties that Odissi received serious notice from the outside world for the first
time. Little was known about Odissi when Priyambada Mohanty, a young talented dancer from Cuttack
represented Orissa in the category of classical dance at the Inter University Youth Festival held in
Delhi in 1959. She was given the third prize for classical dance. Another dancer taking part in the same
competition was the research scholar Dhirendranath Pattnaik.
Priyambada Mohanty was trained in Odissi by Singhari Shyam Sundar Kar, Gurus Pankaj Charan
Das, Kelucharan Mohapatra and Deba Prasad Das. Priyambada happened to be the one dancer whose
performances helped Odissi gain recognition as a classical dance art. In 1963 she left for further
studies in the USA. When she returned to India in the late seventies Odissi had already grown into a
full-fledged dance form. She joined the Utkal University as a Professor of Zoology, but has continued
further researches in Odissi. She and Guru Pankaj Charan Das have trained her daughter Ahalya
Hejmadi. Priyambada has received sveral awards including awards from the Orissa State Sangeet
Natak Akademi and the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. She lives
at Bhubaneswar and is preparing a book on the dances of Orissa for the Orissa
State Sangeet Natak Akademi.
(2) Sanjukta Panigrahi
Though late Sanjukta Panigrahi belongs to an orthodox Brahmin family of
Orissa, her parents took a bold step when they entrusted her Guru Kelucharan
Mohapatra to train her as a dancer when she was barely four years old. Since
then she has never looked back. She was one of the leading dancers of Odissi
in the Country. She had rendered invaluable service to Odissi by taking it to all
parts of the World. Her name has become synonymous with Odissi.
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Though she was proficient in Bharat Natyam, she gave it up early to concentrate exclusively on
Odissi. She studied Bharat Natyam at Kala Kshetra for six years directly under Rukmani Devi and took
part in several dance dramas choreographed by her. All the knowledge, experience and exposure, she
received at Kalakshetra, helped her in the advancement of Odissi, when she returned to Orissa. With
single minded devotion she studied intensively under Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and devoted all her
energies to Odissi only and soon emerged as a leading exponent helping to establish this form on a
sound footing. In her endeavours to popularise Odissi, she has received artistic support from her
husband, the vocalist and musician Raghunath Panigrahi. They had pooled their talents and their team
work enriched the Odissi Repertoire. Besides traditional numbers they had choreographed dances to
the padabalies of Surdas, Chaupais from the Ramacharitta Manas of Tulasidas and the songs of
Vidyapati and Rabindranath Tagore. They had also choreographed innovative numbers like the YugmaDwandwa : a short of Jugalbandi between the dancer and the musician in Raga-Bageshri.
Gifted with a tall frame a slim figure and possessing a perfect command over the technique,
Sanjukta brings to her recitals an intensity indicative of inner vitality and poise, leading her dance
quality which sets her apart from her contemporaries. Her body takes various postures of great beauty,
reminiscent of the Orissan sculptures. Her training in Kathak under the Gurus Sunayana and Hazarilal
has helped her gain mastery over tala and laya. There is authority in her footwork and movements. Her
total involvement brings to her recitals and iridescent quality. She seems to be lighting up from within
and the glow permeates her entire being.
In abhinaya, Sanjukta at times seems to get so carried away that it appears exaggerated. But on
a closer look it is this total involvement, which blurs the line of distinction. The most impressive
number in her repertoire is the Moksha, in which she seems to be in a trace. To the stuti in praise of
Goddess Narayani, she brings a hypnotic quality. The various forms of the goddess in her beatific and
benign moods are evoked by Sanjukta to the exquisite music by Raghunath. Sanjukta has set a trend
and most of the other dancers are invariably influenced by her presentation of Moksha. Sanjukta s
Moksha Mangalam has her own individual signature. It offers the spectators an elevating experience
by ending her recitals on a note of all pervading peace.
Sanjukta has received several awards. She was given the Padmashree by the Government of
India and an award by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, that the shares with Raghunath for their
service to Odissi. Besides these awards, several honours have come her way, which she richly deserves.
(3) Kum Kum Mohanty
Kum Kum Mohanty (nee das) started studying dance from the age of
nine at the Kalavikas Kendra at Cuttack, receiving training from Gurus
Mayadhar Rout, Kelucharan Mohapatra. Later on she took intensive training
from Kelucharan Mohapatra and became famous as his leading disciple.
During her studies at the Kala Vikas Kendra, she took part in several dancedramas choreographed by Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. She contributed
substantially to the revival of Odissi by her solo performances all over India
and abroad.
Kum Kum is gifted with an expressive face that registers subtle nuance
of abhinaya with effortless case. She externalises inner immotions,
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highlighting the essence of the Ashtapadis from the Gita Govinda. Kum Kum s impersonation of the
nayikas is dignified. She is best known for her abhinaya.
She qualified for the Indian Postal Service and after her marriage she has restricted her
performances to a few major conferences. With the help of the Orissa Government she succeeded in
establishing the Odissi Research Centre under the Department of Culture at Bhubaneswar, where she
has brought together a team Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, the vocalist Balakrishna Das and the musician
Bhubaneswar Mishra to codify the Odissi dance technique, launched various research schemes
undertaken a project of dance notation with new dance terminology and published the Odissi pathfinder in Oriya and English. She has also recorded the repertoire of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra on
video, worked out a methodology of analysis of dance movements recorded the choreographic works
and numbers of Guru Pankaj Charan Das and other Gurus as well as instituted scholarship for training
youth and students. In addition she has launched a research project in Odissi music, organised seminars
and continues to work on several other aspects including documentation of gotipua dances and sakhi
nach.
Under her leadership and with the help of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra the Odissi Research Centre
has contributed in a significant manner to the development and growth of Odissi. With her catholic
approach, besides being a gifted exponent Kum Kum has rendered invaluable service to Odissi.
(4) Minati Mishra
A senior dancer, Minati Mishra was trained in Odissi by Guru Kelucharan and Deba Prasad Das.
She had also received encouragement and guidance from the poet and scholar Kalicharan Pattnaik.
Minati studied Bharat Natyam at Kalakhetra for sometime and later on from Guru Chhokkalingam Pillai
at the Indian Institute of fine arts at Madras. She received critical acclaim for her recitals from
connoisseurs and became famous as a Bharat Natyam exponent.
Later on, she concentrated on Odissi devoting all her attention to it and helped considerably in
popularising the dance form. She went to West Germany and did her Ph.D in dance at the Marburg
University. After a stay of five years abroad, she returned to Orissa and was appointed Principal of the
Utkal Sangeet Vidyalaya at Bhubaneswar. Where she now teaches Odissi in the Dance Department.
For her service to the field of dance, she has received several honours and awards including an award
from the Orissa State Sangeet Natak Akademi. She divides her time between Europe and India.
(5) Sonal Mansingh
By the time Sonal Mansingh started taking lessons in Odissi from Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra,
she had already received critical acclaim as a Bharat Natyam exponent. In Bharat Natyam she had
received training from Professor U. S. Krishna Rao and his wife U. K. Chandrabhagar Devi, Guru Nana
Kasar, Jayalaxmi Alva and others. She also studied for sometimes
abhinaya Gouri Amma. She received guidance in the theoretical aspects
of the Natyasastra from T. N. Ramachandan. Well versed in Sanskrit
and Oriya she brings to bear upon her recitals an extra dimension by
creating a parallel kinetic poetry. A sensitive visage, a pair of large eyes,
resilent body and an arresting stage presence contribute additional charm
to her performances.
Widely travelled, with an exposure to various, cultures, she has
imbibed a sharp and perceptive understanding of various dance forms
and over the years has evolved her own art of aesthetic presentation.
Most of the Ashtapadis from the Gita Govinda choreographed by
Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra were taught first to Sonal during her training
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under the great maestro. While learning dance from Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Sonal also received
guidance in the culture of Orissa from the renowened poet and litterateur Dr. Mayadhar Mansingh. Her
own study of sculptures, paintings and the knowledge of the dance technique equipped her for exploring
various aspects of Odissi in a meaningful manner. Besides Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra she took
lessons from Gurus Mayadhar Rout, Harekrishna Behera and Srinath Rout. She also took lessons in
Mayurbhanja Chhau dance from Guru Anant Charan Sai in order to understand the kinetic principles
and inter-relationship between Odissi and the indigenous dance traditions of Orissa.
In her artistic endeavours she collaborated with the poet and scholar Jiban Pani. Together they
have extended the horizons of Odissi dance. In particular, they have enriched the repertoire of Odissi
exploring the poetic content. Besides presenting the traditional repertoire of Odissi, Sonal has used
contemporary poems, using the traditional Pala Sangita, attempting to blend the folk and classical
elements. Her choreography of Nayane Sunayana Re and Kuntala Sakuntala deals with various poetic
images, comparisons, concepts and alankaras the embellishment in dance. It is refreshing in its
exposition and imbues her dance with rich poetic nuances.
After mastering the technique from the gurus Sonal has charted her own path her approach to
dance has been both artistic and corebal. Her rendering of the Astapadoes from the Gita Govinda to the
musical mode closer to the original music tradition are noteworthy both for the emotional and expressional
content with the guidance and help of Jiwan Pani and vocalist Bankim Sethi she has explored the
Odissi music and developed a repertoire that sets her apart from her contemporaries.
With an inquiring mind she has shed light on the close relationship between poetry and dance.
Whether it is nrutta or nritya, she renders the numbers with a natural flair and ease. Her impersonation
of Radha and the depiction of the various moods of the nayikas find a felicitous expression in her
abhinaya. She has a heightened awareness of auchitya, propriety which marks her presentation in
whatever she selects for delineation. In her rendering of dance numbers with an intuitive sense she
observes the aesthetics principles that govern the classical arts.
Sonal runs the centre for Indian classical dances in Delhi, imparting training in Bharat Natyam
and Odissi. Under the aegis of the Centre she has undertaken several activities such a promoting the
dance forms, organizing seminars and creating an awareness to the values and aesthetics in dance.
The seminars on Odissi music and presentation of the traditional performing arts of Orissa have been
noteworthy. These activities have focused attention on the importance of a catholic approach towards
understanding Odissi dance in its totality.
She has given several lectures demonstration and conducted dance
workshops besides giving performances in India and abroad. Prefacing
her dance numbers with lucid explanations and excellent commentaries,
Sonal offers her audiences an entry into the subtleties of dance, leading
them gently to a memorable rasanubhava. She has received several
honours and awards including the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
for her contribution to Odissi. Currently she is writing a book on Indian
dances for Penguin.
(6) Gita Mahalik
Trained by Gurus Mayadhar Rout and Deba Prasad Das, Gita
Mahalik has been performing Odissi from a very early age. She has
imbibed the style of her Guru Mayadhar Rout and continues to expand
her repertoire under his guidance. She lives in Delhi.
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(7) Dr. Ileana Citarist
Italian by birth, Ileana holds a Doctorate in Philosophy with a thesis on 'Psychoanalysis and
eastern mythology'. She has come to Indian dance after years of experience in the traditional as well
as experimental theatre in Europe.
Ileana has been living in Orissa, India, since the year 1979 in close contact with the people, their
language and culture. Her mentor in the Odissi dance style is the renowned Guru, Padma Bibhushan,
Kelucharan Mohapatra. She is equally at home with the different martial postures of the Chhau dance
of Mayurbhanji which she has learnt under the guidance of Guru Shri Hari Nayak, obtaining the title of
'Acharya' from the Sangeet Mahavidyalaya of Bhubaneswar in Orissa.
Her contributions, besides the many performances and lecture-demonstrations given in all the
major centres in India, include articles on Oriya culture published in Indian and foreign magazines,
research work for film-documentaries on Odissi and Chhau dances and practical dance workshops for
dancers and theatre workers which she regularly conducts under invitation by different institutions in
India and abroad. She has given performances in all the major dance festivals in India as well as in
Italy, Argentina, Poland, France, Germany, Holland, Denmark, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, USA
Australia and Israel.
Her innovative choreographies in Mayurbhanji Chhau include the Greek myth 'Echo and Narcissus',
which was a revelation at the East-West Dance Encounter held in Bombay in April 1985, 'The Wreck'
(December 1988), 'Icarus' (July 1991), 'Pancha bhuta' (January 1996), 'The journey' (September 1998),
'Images of change' (March 2000), 'Surya devata' (December 2001), 'Jarjara' (January 2003) and in
Odissi style the ballet 'Maya Darpan' premiered at Nehru Centre in Bombay in April 1993.
'A' grade artist from Cuttack Television, Ileana has been awarded the prestigious title 'Leonide
Massine for the art of dance' in Italy in September 1992 and the 'Raseshwar' award by the Sur Singar
Sansad, Bombay, in December 1994. In May 1996 she won the 'National Award for best choreography'
for her dance direction to the Bengali film 'Yugant' directed by Aparna Sen. She has conducted a
research on the Martial Art of Orissa under the aegis of the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts
in 1991 and in 1996 she has been granted a senior Fellowship by the Department of Culture, Government
of India, for writing a book on Kelucharan Mohapatra's life. The book titled 'The making of a guru' has
been published by Manohar and released in New Delhi, in April 2001.
In Bhubaneswar she is imparting training in Odissi and Chhau dances to local as well as visiting
students in her own institution 'Art vision', founded by her in the year 1995. Through Art Vision Ileana
has organised along the years several Festivals unique in concept like the 'Festival of films on performing
and visual arts' which has reached the 6th edition and the 'Kalinga Mahotsav', a Festival of Martial
Dances held in front of the Dhauli stupa at Bhubaneswar. Art vision is regularly hosting performances
of folk theatre in the mini auditorium situated in its own premises.
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Chhau Dance
CHAITRA PARVA OF MAYURBHANJ DISTRICT
With the advent of April, Mayurbhanj comes under the magic spell of Chhau, Everybody, rich or poor,
illiterate or intellectual, man or woman, young or old eagerly waits the arrival of 'Chaitra Parva' with a
spirited heart. The whole land becomes rejuvenated.
Chaitra Parva is not just a festival. It is a heritage of Mayurbhanj. A conglomeration of tradition
and culture. During this festival Lord Shiva and his divine consort were worshipped and prayed amidst
dance and music for welfare and prosperity of the kind and kingdom. Every beat of Dhol and tune of
Mohuri brings ecstatic pleasure and joy.
Although Chaitra Parva was primarily a religious festival in the remote past with the pace of time
it has become an art festival. The performance of Chhau dance has become its prime attraction. In fact
Chhau has glorified the Cultural heritage of the people of the area. It has become the identity of this
land. Art is the core of Unity and amity among the people. It is the fountain of inspiration for the people.
The celebration of Chaitra Parva is an age old tradition. Mayurbhanj Chhau Nrutya Pratisthan is
proud of upholding the grandeur of this tradition by organising it since 1961.
CLASSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIAN CHHAU DANCE
Indian Chhau dance prevalent in the hilly and forest areas of Jharkhand, West Bengal and
Orissa has gained its popularity in the international artistic world many years ago. It is originally based
on martial art. It has attached it self with Hindu mythology, religion and culture. It has adopted the
principles of 'Natyashastra' (and Nrityashastra) written by Acharya Bharat. Besides this the elements
of folk dance and folk life are also included in its dance form. It has touched the highest peak of the
dancing mode. What so ever great has been achieved by the Chhau dancers was promoted by the
formerly princely estate of Sareikala, in Mayurbhanj and Purulia.
Often people unknowingly use to say that Chhau dance is a tribal dance or it is a folk dance. But
they neglect the very gravity and rich artistic approach of the Chhau dance. No doubt a large tribal
population is engaged in Chhau dance, but it does not mean that it is merely a tribal dance or a folk
dance. It cannot be said that a folk dance or tribal dance does not have its own richness. But it should
be tried to know the real facts and figures about the Chhau dance. It is necessary to investigate
cautiously the technical and folk elements of this art.
Those Indian dances, which have followed the dancing principles of Bharat's 'Natyashastra' are
called classical dances. On the basis of 'Natyashastra' Nandikeswar has also analysed the dancing
principles in his famous book 'Bhartarnav'. The mixture of handgestures and footsteps is called
'Nrityakaran'. The combination of 'Hastamudras' and Padacharis has been vividly and extensively
analysed in this book. The masters and dancers of many Indian dances have attached their dances
with the principles of 'Nrityashastra'. As a result South Indian dances like Bharat Natyam, Kathakali
and north Indian dances like Kathak have acquired this glory of classical dance. It is true that in its
former stage every dance is developed from master to disciple in oral tradition. When this tradition
became very old and the principles of dances were finally decided they have included in books and
dances were performed accordingly, then they were called classical dances. But there are some
dances which have many classical elements and technical situations. They are also traditionally
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followed from Guru to disciples, but their principles are not written. So they are called traditional dances
only. In this view classical dances are of two types.
1.
Unwritten oral traditional classical dances.
2.
Written classical dances.
There are many possibilities of omissions and commissions in the oral tradition of dances from
Guru to disciple. But there is no scope to go out of the way when directed according to written techniques
of the dances. But it does not mean that the oral tradition of dances do not maintain the laws and orders
of their art. All changes and additions occur to give original form and shape of the dancing in course of
time. The very situations of Chhau dance is like this. Being an oral traditional dance it has many
systems of techniques in which as according to needs many amendments and additions take place to
enhance the artistic merits and beauty of the dance.
Obviously Chhau dance has developed from martial art or art of war dance. It has the merits of
'Nritta' or nature of 'Tandav' as described by 'Natyashastra' of Bharat. All these developments are made
in course of time. So Chhau dance has not achieved its classical position all of a sudden. It has its
forms according to the regional characteristics. As a result two other styles were developed from the
original style of Seraikella Chhau Dance : Mayurbhanj style and Purulia style. We can find the combination
of folk and classical elements in these two styles also. But the Chhau dance of Sareikala has adorned
itself with all characteristics of Tandav i.e. the martial art as well as the classical dancing. So classical
analysis of the entire Chhau dance is needed here.
Chhau has covered a long distance from the folk art of 'Pharikhanda' ( a dance of sword and
shield ) to the classical dance. Its inner style and form have been influenced by the spiritual, cultural
and religious rituals. They also offer grave classical presentations. Since long this art of Jharkhand,
West Bengal and Orissa was popular within limited areas. But after 1936 the western world visualised
the greatness of this art and was attracted to it. It was about 1960 when after witnessing this dance the
famous dancer Ragini Devi rightly uttered: "The debut of the Chhau Dancers of Sareikala brought to
light an impressive form of Odissi dance, which for beauty of style and clearly defined technique, ranks
with other forms of Indian classical dance." I Depicting the characteristics of the classical elements of
Chhau dance she added that the Chhau dance technique is based upon 108 uplayas or postures and
movements. Their gaits (Gati) leaps and Jumps (Utplavana), spiral movements, padachakra, all with a
distinct classical tradition. Now it is clear from the comment of Ragini Devi that Chhau dance has
taken its shape from handgestures and footsteps as depicted in the 'Natyashastra' of Acharya Bharat.
The classical form of Chhau is not only certified by the 'Angahara' and Nrityakarana' of Natyashastra
but other technical elements played a vital role to make it very attractive and beautiful.
'Aharyabhinaya' is a very important part of the Chhau dance. According to 'Bharat Acharya'
(dress and ornaments) is an integral part of demonstrative art like dance and drama. Masks, dresses,
ornaments, weapons and instruments are the subjects to be narrated in Natyashastra. The typical
musical instruments and their techniques 'Tal-Chhanda-laya' have led the Chhau dance to the height of
classical peak. After martial art when it started to take its classical shape it adopted the stories
Ramayan, Mahabharata, Puranas and epics of Sanskrit language. Love, Pathos and other inner
sentiments and emotions are found in these stories. According to its 'Tandav' nature, Chhau dances
are demonstrated in open air stage. All these classical elements of Chhau are needed to be analysed.
Every acting and demonstration should have a stage of its own. Traditional Indian dances
widespread from urban areas to rural region are used to be demonstrated at temporary stages in the
open air field. Likewise Sareikala , Mayurbhanj and Purulia Chhau 'Yakshagan' of Karnatak in South
India is also presented in the open field. Unlike Kathakali it is performed comparatively on upland. But
the ground level is the same for both these dancers and the spectators. According to the original
concept of the Indian traditional dancing the arrangement and form of stage for Chhau dance is like
Yakshagan, Kuttiattam, Kuchipuri and Bhagawat mela in south India. All the methods and making of
the stages correspond to the Natyashastra of Bharat.
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Indian Chhau dance always adopted new subject matters and themes in course of time. Its
concept of themes is more extensive than all Indian dances. Its concept of themes is more extensive
than all Indian dances. Its subject matters are as extensive, grave and touching as that of Indian
poetry. This is a great classical testimony of the Chhau dance. In view of themes poetry and dance are
on the same footing.
The media of expressions create some differences. Because if we get delicate gestures in
dance, we will find tenderness of hearty feelings and sentiments in poetry beautifully expressed in
tender and sweet words. The artistic approach and expression can only differentiate the poetry and
dance. Every item of the magical Chhau dance is fully charged with poetical sentiments.
Manifold stories and themes from books of Indian culture like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Purana
etc. adopted by Indian Chhau dance certify the fact that it is not an ordinary dance. But it is a classical
dance of special qualities. So the Chhau dance, widespread in the vast areas of Jharkhand, Orissa and
West Bengal, is such a dance as has been enriched with classical elements and techniques. The
stories of Chhau dance are not only taken from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Purana, but it has
included the themes like national spirit, social problems, historical facts, natural beauty, Indian agricultural
life, Sanskrit poetry and other important subjects. Here the most remarkable thing in Chhau dance is
that all items are full of techniques.
In making of Chhau dance the word 'Chhaya' is very important. It carries the meaning of 'facsimile'
so the Chhau dance is originally a mask dance. It is full of classical Natyaharya of 'Nayashastra.
Bharat has named it as 'Pratishirash' means mask or Mukhauta. The 23rd Chapter of Natyashastra
fully, vididly and extensively narrates and explains manifold masks and their making processes. The
masks of Sareikala and Purulia, Chhau are being prepared as directed by Bharat. The arrangement of
dresses, costumes, ornaments, crown and other decorations are make according to the directives of
Bharata Acharya. Therefore the classical qualities of Chhau dance is a very glorious thing in the
history of Indian dancing art.
When spring season comes every year, human heart becomes full of tender sentiments and
emotions. It is excited with boundless joy and happiness. At this time Hindus pray to Lord Shiva and
show their great devotion. They wish to receive the grace of God. They dance in memory of Natraj
Shiv. These actions reveal the great cultural tradition of Indian Chhau dance.
In view of the analysis of the Rasa infused in these stories and themes of the three styles of
Indian Chhau dance we can say that the Veer Rasa is the main sentiment in these dances. Shrinagar
Rasa or love and other sentiments come after this. The sentiments of bravery and love have been
expressed well in Sareikala and Mayurbhanj Chhau dances. We can see them more clearly in the
group dances of Mayurbhanj. But Sareikala Chhau specially indicates the artistic subtlety and gravity
in the context of the expression of Rasas.
Chhau dance is such a dance drama in which vocal conversation does not exist. Here only
handgestures, footsteps and body movements create language and conversation. Language exists
from every part of the body. So every movement of the body is important in Chhau dance. But it totally
depends upon the heart and mind which are charged with feeling and sentiments. If the mind is full of
anger there will be vigorous forms of body movements. But if the mind is peaceful there will be sweet
and gentle form of handgestures, footsteps and body movements. So one form is called 'Tandava' and
another is 'lasya'.
Chhau dance-drama has adopted the body movements from the behaviour of folk life and the
actions of the natural life of the birds and cattle according to its own convenience. Besides it the
medium of expression is also found out in the elements of 'Nrityakarana' as narrated by 'Natyashastra'.
Therefore, we can find here the beautiful and interesting combination of behaviours of folk life, nature
and the code of law. We can feel difficulty to accept it as a pure code of law. But it is true that the folk
elements have played such a vital role that they have become like code of law. They are inseparable.
We cannot identify Chhau dance without them. The continuous and long use of folk elements has
made them sharper than the code of law. Therefore, code of law is not wholly a proof for an art always
and everywhere, but folk behaviour is also a powerful proof from where the code of law gets its birth.
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We can find the combination of three units: 'Natya', 'Nritya' and 'Nritta' as narrated by Bharata in
Chhau dance. By holding the mask on head, acting of other characters is very important in this art. The
stories and themes with manifold sentiments are expressed by body movements. The existence of
vocal tradition of dance from Guru to disciple is uncodified and unwritten. So there are many omissions
and commissions in body movements , foot steps and handgestures. But the uncodified principles of
Sareikala Chhau have proved themselves to be very solid and steady. The Chhau dance of Mayurbhanj
and Purulia have made the inclusion of folk elements and they created very flexibility in their styles.
There is a great possibility of the demonstration of Rasas and other sentiments, if it is free from code
of laws. So it gets public respect. The Chhau dance expresses freely the beautiful contexts of the
human sentiments within its border unwritten theories of dances. Other codified dances cannot perform
like this.
The Chhau dance has not any hitch to take the folk-life elements in forming its code of laws. Due
to this flexibility it is very active to maintain the directive of Bharata Muni. The combination of folk and
code of law has added the very beautiful and golden chapters to Chhau dance and it achieved a
wonderful success. Due to this reason the body movements, handgestures and footsteps of Chhau
dance are very attractive. In this view it has surpassed the 'Natyashastra' and presented the modified
forms of dance in certain contexts. This is the proof of the progressiveness and freedom of the Chhau
dance. We can judge this merit in the performances of the Chhau dance items like Prajapati, Mayur,
Sagar, and Ratri.
In fact we should see the 'Angikabhinaya' of Chhau dance in the natural actions of folk life and
wild life of birds and cattle only. We can see it even in the principles of 'Nritya Karanas' where the
similarity does not lead us to wonder.
According to its vigorous form and 'Tandav' nature Chhau dance has traditional musical instruments
like Nagara, Dhol, Pakhawaj, Dhumasa, Turhi etc, by which vigorous and high sounds are created. The
echo of these sounds placed the Chhau to the special height of the Indian dances. The musical sounds
of war dance have been moulded in Indian musicology and music composition of Chhau dance has
given them wonderful forms.
According to Indian musicology the arrangement of Laya, Tala and Chhanda is definite and
necessary. All dances based on code of law own this arrangement and Chhau dance too. In an article
Dr. Sunil Kothari has rightly accepted that the musical arrangements of Chhau dance is full of musical
law. He said "The music employed in Chhau dances is of classical nature. The folk melodies though
utilized are also given a character which has classical mould".
A master of music sitting nearby the Chhau dancers and pronunciation the grammers of Talas,
produced from Dhol and Drum controls the whole situations of the motions of beatings. The dancers
take of the Talas or beatings through their footsteps. They communicate them to hands and entire
parts of the body. Thus the trembling produced from footsteps direct the whole body of the dancer. This
is a bit complicated dramatic musical prelude of the Chhau dance on the basis of which manifold body
images, beautiful ornamental movements of neck and other movements are developed. A Chhau
dancer himself is very much cautious about the talas. Therefore, a Chhau dancer must have the
perfect knowledge of Talas and control over them. Because a wrong footstep beyond a Tala Matra can
create a ridiculous situation in the mind of learned spectators. So footsteps as according to talas are
very important factors in Chhau dance.
Thus in its view of technical form, Chhau dance has got all to acquire the position of classical
dances, with the adoption of footsteps and hand gestures of 'Natyashastra' all concepts of mask,
crown, dress and other arrangements and designs of costumes are the dominating points to prove this
art classical one. It has not only developed the code of laws, but it has also developed many dance
techniques from the behaviours of folk life of the region. Now the use of Tobakas, Uflis and Bhangis
has got classical ability. The form of arrangements of its music is externally of folk musical, but
internally it is codified and well arranged. So there is a beautiful combination of classical and folk
elements in the dance technique and musical arrangement of Indian Chhau Dance.
Source & courtesy :- Chaitra Parva Souvenir - 2002, Mayurbhanj Chhau Nrutya Pratisthan, Baripada, Mayurbhanj.
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CHRONOLOGICAL ACCOUNTS OF ORISSAN
HISTORY
261 B.C.
*
The Great Kalingan War
177 B.C.
*
Coronation of King Kharavela
520 552 A.D.
*
Janmejaya, Father of Jajatikeshari ruled Kalinga
552 598 A.D.
*
Jajatikeshari ruled Kalinga
600
*
Sasanka, King of Gauda Desa conquered Utkal
631 675
*
Lalatendu Keshari ruled Kalinga
639
*
Huen-Tsang visited Kalinga
920 935
*
Nrupa Keshari ruled Kalinga
935 951
*
Markat Keshari ruled Kalinga
1078
*
Choda Ganga Dev, the Founder of Ganga Dynasty in
Kalinga, became the king.
1115
*
Construction of Sri Jagannath Temple began at Puri
1156 1170
*
Raghav Dev ruled Kalinga
1170 1194
*
Raj Raj Dev-II ruled Kalinga
1190 1198
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Ananga Bhima Dev-II ruled Kalinga
1198 1211
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Raj Raj Dev-III ruled Kalinga
1234 1245
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Langula Narasingh Dev built Sun Temple at Konark
1264 1278
*
Bhauma Dev-I ruled Kalinga
1278
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Chandrika Devi, daughter of Ananga Bhima Dev-III built
Ananta Basudev Temple at Bhubaneswar.
1278 1305
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Narasingh Dev-II ruled Kalinga
1306 1328
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Bhauma Dev-III ruled Kalinga
1328 1352
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Narasingh Dev-III ruled Kalinga
1352 1378
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Bhauma Dev-III ruled Kalinga
1378 1414
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Narasingh Dev-IV ruled Kalinga
1414 1434
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Bhauma Dev-IV ruled Kalinga
1435 1467
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Kapilendra Dev, Founder of Orissan Empire
*
The era Kapilabda started from the day of his coronation
*
Founder of Suryavamsi Dynasty
*
Sarala Das wrote Oriya Mahabharat during this period
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1464
*
Kapilendra Dev conquered from Ganges in North to Trichinapalli in
South and hold the title Gajapati Gaudeshwar Nabakoti Karnat
Kalabargeshwar.
1467 1497
*
Purushottam Dev ruled Kalinga
1497 1540
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Prataprudra Dev ruled Kalinga
*
Sri Chaitanya Dev came to Kalinga
*
Govinda Bidyadhar ruled Kalinga
*
Founded the Bhoi Dynasty in Kalinga
*
Mukunda Dev established Chalukya dynasty
*
Kalapahad, the terror destroyed temples of Kalinga
*
Suleiman Karrani conquered Orissa
*
End of Independence of Orissa
1590
*
Mughals started conquering Orissa
1592
*
First battle between Mughals and Afghans near Subarnarekha
*
Fall of Sarangagarh Fort
1593
*
King of Khurda surrendered before Mansingh
1611 1617
*
Raja Todarmal divided Orissa as Moghulbandi and Garhjat
1617
*
Subedar Mukarram Khan invaded Khurda
1625
*
Dutch founded their first settlement at Pipli of Balasore District
1633
*
East India Company established their first factory at Haripur in
Bay of Bengal Coast.
1660 1667
*
Khan-i-Dauran took over Subahdarship of Orissa
1671
*
East India Company granted free trade in Orissa during
the reign of Aurangzeb.
1751
*
Maratha Rule began in Orissa
1766
*
East India Company occupied Ganjam
1803
*
Barabati Fort occupied by East India Company from Marathas
1817
*
*
Northern Orissa conquered by East India Company
Paika rebellion in Khurda
1835
1862
1866
*
*
*
Ghumusar rebellion
Surendra Sai surrendered before Major Imphey
Orissa famine called Naonka Durvikshya occurred and took away major
lives
1882
1895
*
*
1898
1903
*
*
Utkal Sabha formed as Gourishankar Ray its Secretary
Meeting held at Cuttack under Chairmanship of Madhubabu and
resolution passed for amalgamation of Oriya speaking tracks.
Madhubabu elected to Bengal Legislative Assembly
Union Conference began
1907
*
1909
1911
*
*
1542 1549
1560 1568
1568
Representation made to Royal Commission for a Union of Oriya
speaking tracks.
Satyabadi Bana Bidyalaya established (12th August)
Bihar-Orissa separated from Bengal province
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1912
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1913
*
Sitting of Jatiya Sammelan was held at Balasore for discussion about
creation of a separate province.
Orissa Tenancy Act passed
1915
*
Bagha Jatin died
1917
*
Newspaper The Oriya started under editorship of Madhubabu for
unification of Oriya speaking tracts.
1918
*
Satyabadi Press established at Sakhigopal
1921
*
(24th March) Mahatma Gandhi came to Orissa
1925
*
(9th August) Gandhi came to Orissa
1927
*
Gandhi came to Orissa
*
Devastated flood in Balasore District
*
Gandhi came to Sambalpur
*
Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das passed away
1929
*
Meeting of Utkal Provincial Congress Committee held at Cuttack
1930
*
Volunteers prepared salt in connection with Salt Satyagraha at Inchudi in
Balasore district.
*
(20th June) Meeting of Utkal Provincial Congress Committee held at
Balasore
1934
*
(5th May) Gandhi came to Orissa
1936
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(1st April) Orissa became a separate province
1937
*
First Orissan Ministry formed
1938
*
(25th March) Gandhi came to Orissa
*
Gandhi attended Gandhi Sevasangh Annual Session at Berboi, Delang
in Puri district.
*
Baji Rout died in police firing
1939
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
(5th August) Subash Chandra Bose visited Cuttack
Jaiprakash Narayan visited Cuttack
(4th November) Congress Ministry in Orissa resigned
Major General Bezelgate attacked and killed at Ranpur of Puri district
Netaji visited Orissa
Endowment Commission started functioning
Rabindranath Tagore visited Puri
1940
*
Orissa Theatre founded by Kali Charan Patnaik at Cuttack
*
Madala Panji edited by Prof. Artaballav Mohanty
1941
*
Raghu Dibakar hanged in connection with Bezelgate murder
1942
*
Lunia killing, nine people died in police firing
*
29 people died at Eram in police firing
1943
*
*
*
Oriya songs transmitted for the first time from Calcutta Radio Station
Eminent Communist leader Bhagabati Charan Panigrahi died
Utkal University started functioning at Cuttack
1946
*
(29th January) Gandhi came to Orissa
*
Foundation stone of Hirakud Dam laid by Sir Hawthrone Lewis, Governor
of Orissa.
1928
41
*
Central Rice Research Institute established at Cuttack
*
Biju Patnaik made a daring flight to Indonesia to bring Indonesian Leaders
*
Princely States merged with Orissa
*
Foundation stone for New Capital of Orissa laid at Bhubaneswar
*
All India Radio, Cuttack founded
*
High Court at Cuttack founded
*
Capital of Orissa shifted from Cuttack to Bhubaneswar
*
Bolangir district formed
1950
*
Orissa Territorial map with 13 districts published
1952
*
Biju Patnaik donated an amount of 1,000 pound to UNESCO to institute
the Kalinga Prize.
*
Both Oriya and English language introduced in Orissa Government
transactions
1953
*
Rourkela Steel Plant founded
1954
*
Agriculture College established at Bhubaneswar
*
Official Language Act passed in Orissa Assembly to introduce Oriya in
official work.
1955
*
Bhoodan lands distributed among the landless people of Orissa
1956
*
Burla Engineering College established
*
Prajamandal leader Sarangadhar Das died
*
Construction of Rourkela Steel Plant began
*
Hirakud Dam inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru
*
*
*
Orissa Sahitya Academy established
Similipal Forest declared as National Park
President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad laid the foundation stone of
Museum building at Bhubaneswar.
*
Mihir Sen of Cuttack crossed the English Channel
*
Dandakaranya Development Project constituted
*
Orissa State Government established Lalitkala Academy
*
Veer Surendra Sai Medical College at Burla started
1960
*
*
*
*
Orissa State Archieves established at Bhubaneswar
Nandankanan Zoological Park established
Blind school established at Bhubaneswar
First volume of Gyanamandal under the editorialship of Shri Binod
Kanungo published.
1961
*
*
*
*
*
Orissa State Legislative Assembly building inaugurated
Rourkela Engineering College started
Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of Paradeep Port
Sainik School at Bhubaneswar established
Construction of Express Highway connecting from Daitari to Paradeep
began
*
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology established
1947
1948
1949
1957
1958
1959
1962
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1963
*
Russian Cosmonauts Valentina Terescova visited Orissa
*
Utkal University building inaugurated
1964
*
Jawaharlal Nehru laid foundation stone of Thermal Power Station at
Talcher
1967
*
Berhampur & Sambalpur University established
*
Pandit Nilakantha Das died
1970
*
Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Dev passed away
1971
*
Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University established at Puri
*
Acharya Harihar Das passed away
*
Lance Naik Albert Ekka posthumously awarded highest Gallantry Award
Param Veer Chakra for his heroic deeds in Bangaladesh War.
1972
*
Severe cyclonic storm hit Orissa Coast
1973
*
Cuttack-Paradeep Railway line opened for Traffic
*
Foundation stone laid for Naval Training Centre at Chilika
*
Dr. J. V. Bolton felicitated by Orissa Sahitya Academy for his thesis on
Vyas Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati .
*
Salt Water Crocodile Research Centre established at Dangamal of
Bhitarkanika
1977
*
Foundation stone laid for Fishery Research Centre at Kausalyaganga
1978
*
Terrible Tornado hit Bandhagoda village of Keonjhar district
*
Foundation stone laid for Upper Indravati Project
1979
*
Sarala Puraskar founded by IMFA Public Charitable Trust
1980
*
Prince Charles of England visited Orissa
*
Biju Patnaik conferred as Bhoomi Putra title by Indonesian Government
1981
*
NALCO established at Angul
1984
*
Foundation stone laid by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for Ordnance
Factory at Saintala in Balangir district.
*
OREDA set up at Bhubaneswar
*
Ex-Chief Minister of Orissa Shri Nabakrushna Choudhury died
*
Ex-Chief Minister of Orissa Shri Biswanath Das died
*
Foundation stone laid for Talcher-Sambalpur Railway line
*
Ex-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi addressed her last public meeting at
Bhubaneswar.
*
Orissa Science Academy established
*
Eminent Sarvodaya leader & Bhoodan leader Rama Devi passed away
*
First State level Lok Adalat held at Cuttack
*
Noted Editor of Gyanamandal Vinod Kanungo received Padmashree
Award
*
Foundation stone laid for Pathani Samant Planetarium at Bhubaneswar
*
Ex-Chief Minister of Orissa Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab passed away
*
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium at Cuttack inaugurated
1975
1985
1986
1987
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1987
*
Harekrushna Mahatab State Library at Bhubaneswar inaugurated
*
Sachidananda Routray received Gyanapitha Award
*
His Holiness Dalailama visited Orissa
*
Cuttack Door Darshan Kendra started newscast in Oriya
*
Bhubaneswar Stock Exchange started functioning
*
Foundation stone laid for IB-Thermal Electrical Project
*
Millennium Ceremony of Cuttack City inaugurated
*
Rabi Ray elected as Speaker of Lok Sabha
*
First test of Ballistic Missile Agni test-fired from Chandipur
1990
*
Justice Ranganath Mishra sworn in as Chief Justice of Supreme Court of
India
1991
*
Eminent litterateur Kalindi Charan Panigrahi passed away
*
Mahila Vikas Samabaya Nigam constituted by Government of Orissa
1992
*
Freedom Fighter Rajkrishna Bose passed away
1993
*
Eminent Singer Balkrishna Das passed away
*
Thirteen districts of Orissa re-organised and number increased to thirty
*
Similipal Reserve Forest declared Biosphere by Government of India
*
Justice G.T. Nanavati sworn in as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court
1995
*
Indonesia awarded their highest National title BINTANG JASUTTAM to
Biju Patnaik.
1997
*
Ex-Chief Minister Biju Patnaik passed away
*
Eminent Archaeologist Dr. Satya Narayan Rajguru died
*
Eminent Oddissi Dancer Sanjukta Panigrahi died
*
Radhanath Rath, Editor of Samaj passed away
*
Social worker Malati Choudhury passed away
*
Kalinga Stadium at Bhubaneswar inaugurated
*
Talcher-Sambalpur Railway opened for Traffic
*
3rd SAARC Jamboree held at Khurda
*
Ballistic Missile Agni-II test-fired from Chandipur
*
Fakir Mohan University at Balasore and Uttar Orissa University at Baripada
started functioning.
*
Severe super cyclone devastated the Orissa Coast in the month of October
*
Kujanga Gandhi Narayan Birabar Samanta died
*
M. M. Rajendran sworn in as Governor of Orissa
*
Naveen Patnaik sworn in as the Chief Minister of Orissa on 5th March
*
Utkal University of Culture inaugurated
*
Freedom Fighter Chintamani Panigrahi passed away
1988
1989
1994
1998
1999
2000
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*
Foundation stone laid for Oil Refinery at Paradeep
*
Government of Orissa introduced Professional Tax
*
Second World Oriya Conference held at Rourkela
*
Severe drought in Orissa
2001
*
Severe flood in Orissa
2002
*
Severe drought in Orissa
2003
*
Justice Sujit Burman Roy became the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court
*
Severe flood in Orissa.
*
Renowned poet Binod Nayak passed away on 15.11.2003
*
Padmashree award to Indian hockey defender Dilip Tirkey, Nrutya Guru
Maguni Charan Das & Dramatist Manoranjan Das.
*
Dr. Prafulla Mohanty nominated for Kendra Sahitya Academy Award.
*
Doyen of Odissi Dance Kelucharan Mahapatra passed away on 7.4.2004.
*
Rupa Mishra an Oriya lady became the I.A.S. topper on 7.5.2004.
*
Naveen Patnaik sworn in as the Chief Minister of Orissa for the second
term on 16.5.2004.
*
Pioneer of Modern Oriya literature Padmashree Sachi Routray passed
away on 21.8.2004.
*
Poet Guru Prasad Mohanty passed away on 26.8.2004.
*
Eminent poet Purnananda Dani passed away.
*
Short-story writer, novelist and essayist Kishori Charan Das passed away.
*
Dr. Subas Pani joined as Chief Secretary of Orissa on 1.9.2004.
*
Ex-Chief Minister of Orissa Sri Nilamani Routray passed away on
4.10.2004.
*
Shri Rameshwar Thakur sworn in as the new Governor of Orissa on
17.11.2004.
*
BJD, MLA & Dy. Chief Whip Shri Sankarsan Naik passed away in a road
accident.
-
Mining Cess Policy introduced.
-
Renowned litterateur, essayist and critic of Oriya literature Chintamani
Behera passed away on 7.3.2005.
*
Retired Judge and well cultured personality Justice Naba Kumar Das
passed away on 11.3.2005.
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Financial Accountability bill passed by Orissa Legislative Assembly.
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Introduction of VAT.
-
Right to Information Act implemented in the State alongwith constitution of
State Information Commission on 20.10.2005
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Edu-Sat project inaugurated.
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Hon'ble President of India's two day visit to Orissa (26th & 27th December).
2004
2005
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GEOGRAPHY OF ORISSA
Orissa extends from 17-degree 49 N to 22-degree 34N latitude and from 81-degree 27-E to 87degree 29 E longitudes on the eastern coast of India. It is bound by the States of West Bengal on the
North East, Jharkhand on the north and Chhatisgarh on the West, Andhra Pradesh on the South &
Bay of Bengal on the East.
Morphologically Orissa can be divided into five parts. The coastal plains, the middle mountainous
country, the rolling upland, the river valleys & the subdued plateaus.
The coastal plains of Orissa stretch from the Subarnarekha in the North to Rushikulya in the
South. They are narrow in the North, widest in the middle, narrowest in the lake Chilka coast and
broad in the South.
The coastal plains are the gift of six major rivers, which bring silt from their catchments, has
reclaimed this area from the depths of the Bay of Bengal. The rivers from North to South are the
Subarnarekha, the Budha Balanga, the Baitarani, the Brahmani, the Mahanadi and the Rushikulya.
The coastal plains can be termed as a land of six deltas of the Subarnarekha and the Budha
Balanga, the middle coastal plains the combined deltas of the Baitarani, the Brahmani and the
Mahanadi and the South coastal plains (The Rushikulya plains).
The mountainous region of Orissa covers about three-fourths of the area of the State. This
region is a part of Indian peninsula. Here deep and broad valleys are cut by the Baitarani, the Brahmani,
the Mahanadi, the Rushikulya, the Vansadhara and the Nagavali rivers. They are fertile, well-drained
and thickly populated. Morphologically this region can be divided into the following units (a) the
Simulia and the Meghasan mountains, (b) the Baitarani and the Brahamani interfluous, (c) the water
shed between the Brahmani and the Mahanadi, (d) the water shed of Rushikulya and the Vansadhara.
The elevation ranges from 610 to 1, 068 meters.
The rolling uplands are lower in elevation than the plateaus. They vary from 153m. to 305m.
They are the products of continued river action, are rich in soil nutrients, and are situated in the
Koelsankh basin of the upper Brahmani in the IB, the Suktel and the Tel of the middle Mahanadi and
the Sabari basins. The rolling uplands may be grouped as follows : the Rajgangpur uplands, the
Jharsuguda uplands, the Bargarh uplands, the Bolangir-Titilagarh-Patnagarh uplands, the
Bhawanipatna uplands, the Malkangiri uplands and the Rairangpur uplands.
River valleys are net product of the action of rivers. They are fertile and at times present an
undulating topography. The major river valleys of Orissa are associated with the Brahmani, the
Mahanadi and the Vansadhara rivers.
The subdued plateaus (305 610m.) reveal all the peculiarities of peninsular tablelands. They
are almost flat and the monotony of orography is interrupted by the river valleys. These features are
commonly met within the upper Baitarani and the Sabari basins of the Keonjhar and Koraput Districts,
respectively. In these uplands sheet erosion is most common while gullying is confined to the river
valleys. These plateaus can be divided into the Panposh-Keonjhar-Pallahara plateaus and the
Nawrangpur-Jeypore plateaus.
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MINERAL RESOURCES OF ORISSA
The State is endowed with vast mineral deposits like coal, iron-ore, manganese-ore, bauxite,
chromite, etc. According to All India Mineral Resources Estimates, the mineral deposits of Orissa in
respect of chromite, nickel, cobalt, bauxite, iron-ore were about 98.4%, 95.1%, 77.5%, 52.7% and
33.4% respectively of the total deposits of India. Other important mineral resources of the State are
limestone, china clay, quartz, precious and semi-precious stones, copper, vanadium, etc.
The main exported minerals of the State are chromite, coal, dolomite, iron-ore, manganese
and bauxite. The value of Mineral Production of Orissa 2000 2001 (Provisional) was 2,776.15 crore
rupees and 5.23% share to All India value.
The total productions of Minerals and Ores in the State during 2001-2002 was 749.79 lakh
tonnes valued at Rs. 2,776.15 crore in 2000-2001 registering an increase of 8.79% in quantity and
4.84% in value.
Mineral Reserves in Orissa and India
(in million tonne)
Sl.
No.
Mineral / Ore
Reserve in
Orissa
1
2
1.
Bauxite
2.
3.
Base Metal
(Lead & Copper)
Chromite
183
4.
Chinaclay
311
5.
6.
7.
8.
Coal
Dolomite
Fireclay
Graphite
49406
889
178
2.2
9.
Iron ore
4200
10.
Kyanite &
Sillimanite
Limestone
Manganese ore
11.
12.
3
Grade
Reserve
in India
4
1733
9
Metallurgical
+40% A12O3
1.5% Cu(Avg.)
6.73% Pb(Avg.)
Metallurgical
Chemical
Refractory
Paper, Rubber
Textile, Ceramics
High ash-Non-coking
Flux grade
Plastic & Non-Plastic
Foundry, Refractory
Pencil, Battery
B.F.,S.M.S. &
Sponge Iron + 58% Fe.
1.4
1609
119
13.
14.
15.
16.
Mineral sands
Pyrophyllite
Nickel ore
Quartz & Quartzite
& Silica sand
82
8.6
270
93
17.
18.
19.
Tale / Steatite
Tin ore
Vanadiferrous
Magnetite
0.8
0.01
4
BF & Cement
BF., Ferro Alloys
Battery & Chemical
+ 0.5% Nickel
Metallurgical,
Silicon Carbide,
Ferro Silicon,
Ceramics
+ 50 gms / MT
0.6 to 1.5% V3O5
47
5
State Share
to country's
Reserves(%)
6
2911
59.5
485
2.9
186
98.4
986
31.5
199282
4967
696
3.1
24.8
17.9
25.6
71.0
12745
32.9
53.41
2.6
76446
176
2.1
67.6
266
13.2
294
1350
30.8
65.1
91.8
6.9
84
28.91
Not available
0.95
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MAJOR IRRIGATION PROJECTS OF ORISSA
COMPLETED PROJECTS
ONGOING PROJECTS
1. Baitarani System
1. Rengali Irrigation Project
2. Hirakud System
2. Subarnarekha Irrigation Project
3. Mahanadi Delta System
3. Upper Indravati Irrigation Project
4. Rusikulya System
4. Kanupur Irrigation Project
5. Salandi System
5. Upper Kokab Irrigation Project
6. Potteru
6. Lower Indra Project
7. Anandapur Barrage
7. Lower Suktel Project
8. M.C.I.I. Project
MEDIUM IRRIGATION PROJECTS OF ORISSA
COMPLETED PROJECTS
ON GOING PROJECTS
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Aunli
25. Khadkhai
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NEW PROJECTS
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Bagh Barrage
Baghalati
Baghua
Bahuda
balidiha
Bankabahal
Bhaskel
Badnalla
Budhabudhiani
Dabaraghati
Daha
Dahuka
Derjang
Dhanei
Dumerbahal
Ghodahada
Gohira
Hiradharbati
Jayamangal
Jharabandha
Kalo
Kanjhari
Kansbahal
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Baghua Dhanei Doab
Chheligarh
Deo
Manjore
Rajua D/W
Ret
Rukura
Telengir
Upper Jonk (Kharkhara)
Sapua-Badjore
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EXTENSION PROJECTS
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Bagh Barrage
Baghlati
Titilagarh
Kuanria
Nessa
Ong
Pillasalki
Pitamahal
Ramnadi
Ramial
Remal
Saipal
Salia
Salki
Sarafgarh
Satiguda
Sundar
Sunei
Talsara
Titilagarh
Upper Suktel
Uttei
Gobardhanpur Barrage
Upper Jonk
Harabhangi
Hariharjore
Birupa Genguti
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INDUSTRIAL POLICY 2001
(Published in Extraordinary Gazette December, 13th 2001)
RESOLUTION
INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT
The 3rd December 2001
Subject Industrial Policy, 2001
1. Introduction
1.1.
Transforming Orissa into a vibrant Industrial State remains an important goal in the
beginning of the new millenniun.
1.2.
With its abundance of mineral resources, long coastline and inland waters, the biodiversity of its forests and rich cultural heritage, Orissa ought to become a privileged destination for
industrial investment.
1.3.
The economic reforms and the liberalization process initiated in 1991 provide an important
opportunity to the State to leverage the natural resources to attract investment, both Domestic and
International.
1.4.
The super cyclone in October 1999 caused widespread damage to all sectors of the
State s economy, including industry. Reconstruction of the shattered industrial economy poses a
major challenge to the Government as well as the civic society.
1.5.
The recent White Paper on Orissa State Finances (Brought out by Finance Department,
Government of Orissa, on the 29th March 2001) highlights the difficult situation of the public budget
and sets clear limits on the future availability of financial incentives to spur industrial growth.
1.6.
At the same time, the combined forces of economic globalization and governancedecentralization, pose new challenges to the policy-makers and call for a profound redefinition of the
way, Government can effectively support business.
1.7.
Against this backdrop it has become necessary to
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Win the trust of the industry by demonstrating the commitment of the Government to
attract investors ;
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Create a positive perception of the State as a desired destination for industrial
investment ;
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Take a fresh look at the existing policy to
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Further build upon existing strengths and eliminate weaknesses ;
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Redefine the objectives and priorities ;
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Establish a mechanism to ensure effective and timely implementation of the policy.
1.8.
This Industiral Policy Resolution is a result of such an exercise and contains
the following parts :
PART A Statement of Mission and Objectives
PART B Definitions and Interpretations
PART C Policy Instruments
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PART A
STATEMENT OF MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
2.1. The Mission of this IPR is to
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Create a business climate conducive to accelerate investment in Industry and
Infrastructure Projects;
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Raise income, employment and economic growth in the State;
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Reduce regional disparities in economic development.
2. To this end, the Government will
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Encourage private initiative and restricts its intervention to such areas where it enjoys
a distinct commitative advantage;
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Invite private investment for the development and operation of quality infrastructure;
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Promote the image of Orissa as an attractive destination for investment and tourism;
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Assume a pre-active role in selected sectors, such as
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Mineral-based industries
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Craft-based products;
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Agro and marine-based industries, industries based on medicinal herbs and minor
forest produce;
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Tourism;
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Electronics, Information Technology and Bio-technology;
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Encourage the creation of SSI clusters in similar lines of business;
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Proceed more decisively with the restructuring and consolidation of sick industrial units;
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Leverage the potential in SL/St build concentration of technologically advanced
manufacturing industries.
PART B
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
Definitions
For the purpose of this Industrial Policy Resolution, the various terms shall have the meanings
assigned to them hereunder 3.1.
BIFR means the Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction.
3.2.
Earlier IPR means the Industrial Policy Resolution, 1992 and/or the Industrial Policy,
1996, as the case may be.
3.3.
Effective Date means the date on and from which provisions of this IPR shall be operative.
3.4.
Entry Tax means the Tax payable under Orissa Entry Tax Act, 1999.
3.5.
Existing Industrial Unit means an industrial unit where fixed capital investment has
commenced before the effective date.
3.6. Fast track project means projects having a project cost of Rs. 100 crores and above.
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3.7.
Finished Goods means goods exclusively manufactured by the industrial unit and
includes by-products, scrap, defective products either fold as such or as conds/scrap/waste, etc.
which also come out as a result of its normal manufacturing activity/process.
3.8.
Fixed Capital Investment means investment in land, building, plant and machinery
and other equipment of permanent nature.
3.9.
Infrastructure Project means any project for the creation and modernisation of Special
Economic Zones ; roads, bridges and culverts, railway lines, power plants, electric sub-stations and
transmission lines, water-supply and storage facilities undertaken pre-dominantly for use by industrial
units, ports, airports, container terminals, bonded warehouses, satellite townships around industrial
centres, film cities, film studios, transport and telecommunication facilities, common effluent treatment
plants, tool rooms, R & D Institutes, Technology laboratories/Centres, Quality testing labs/Centres,
exhibition and conference centres, industrial townships, industrial estates, entertainment parks, golf
courses and other tourism-related infrastructure and social infrastructure such as schools, technical
and management institutes and hospitals, subject to eligibility criteria to be notified later.
3.10. Industrial Unit means any industrial undertaking located inside the State and engaged
in any manufacturing or servicing activity as detailed in the Schedule appended to this policy.
3.11. Large, Medium and Small Scale Industry means in industrial unit defined the
Government of India from time to time.
3.12.
Local SSI Unit means SSI Unit situated in the State of Orissa.
3.13. Modernization and/or technological upgradation of an existing or new industrial unit
means additional investment to the extent of 33 % or more of the depreciated book value of plant and
mechinery of an existing or new unit, made in acquisition of plant and mechinery and technical
knowhow for such modernization or technology upgradation under modernization schemes of SIDBI,
NCDC, NSIC, OSFC, IPICOL, Co-operative Banks, Commercial Banks and Statutory Financial
Institutions.
3.14. New Industrial Unit means an industrial unit where fixed capital investment has
commenced on or after the effective date and which goes into commercial production within 3 years
for SSI, 5 years for medium and large industries, 6 years for mega industries with an investment of
more than Rs. 500 crores from the date of starting first fixed capital investment :
Provided further that an industrial unit which has started fixed capital investment before the
effective date and not covered under the F. D. Notification No. 7355 CTA-5/99-F., dated
17-2-2000 and No. 7352 CTA-5/99-F., dated 17-2-2000 will have the option to be treated as a new
industrial unit under IPR-2001 :
Provided also that such option shall be exercised in the prescribed form to the designated
authority within 180 days from the effective date and once the option is exercised, it shall be final and
irrevocable :
Provided also that an industrial unit opting to be treated as a new industrial unit will be required
to surrender and/or refund the incentives availed, if any, under any earlier IPR.
3.15.
IDCO means the Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
3.16.
IPICOL means the Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Orissa Limited
3.17.
NCDC means the National Co-operative Development Corporation
3.18.
NSIC means the National Small Industries Corporation
3.19.
OERC means the Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission
3.20.
OFDC means the Orissa Film Development Corporation Ltd.
3.21.
OSEDC means the Orissa State Electronics Development Corporation
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3.22.
OSFC means the Orissa State Financial Corporation
3.23.
OSIC means the Orissa Small Industries Corporation
3.24.
SIDBI means the Small Industrial Development Bank of India
3.25.
Priority Sectors means
Industrial units in the following categories without any stipulation regarding minimum project
cost :
(i) Electronics, telecommunication, information technology and IT enabled service ;
(ii) Agro and marine-based industries ;
(iii) Bio-technology related ;
(iv) Craft related ;
(v) Tourism related ;
(vi) Mineral-based industries including gem cutting and polishing ;
(vii) Fly ash-based industries utilising a minimum of 25 % by weight of fly ash as base raw
material.
Note
Government may, by notification, add or delete from time to time the types of industrial
activities which will come within the category of priority sectors.
3.26.
Raw Material means materials required by the unit that will directly go into the
composition of its finished products.
3.27.
Sale Tax means Sales Tax (State and Central) and purchase tax payable to
Government of Orissa under the Orissa Sales Tax Act, 1947 and Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 and
shall include sales tax imposed on contracts.
3.28.
Transferred Unit means an industrial unit whose ownership or management has
been transferred in pursuance of the State Financial Act, 1951 or SIDBI Act, 1989 or transferred with
the approval of OSFC or IPICOL or SIDBI.
3.29.
Year for the purpose of incentives means a period of 365 consecutive days
3.30.
IDCO land means land allotted to and land acquired by IDCO.
PART C
POLICY INSTRUMENTS
4. General Policy
4.1.
Deregulation and simplification of rules and procedures, rationalisation of labour laws,
facilitation of industrial restructuring and accelerated development of physical and social infrastructure
through public-private partnership will enable a conducive business climate for attracting investments
and establishment of competitive industry.
Medium/Large/Mega Industrial Projects
4.2.
Actively encourage investment in large industrial units, which, the Government
acknowledges, have the potential to be the nuclei for further industrial and economic development.
For these fast track projects , clearness will be hastened eliminating the factors causing delay and
facilitating timely implementation of such projects.
SSI Tiny Sector
4.3.
All efforts will be made to encourage and ensure growth of small scale industries sector,
in particular, through cluster development approach.
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4.4.
subsidy.
Back-ended financial support for SSI units in priority Sector, by way of grant of interest
4.5.
Market support through preference in Government procurement as detailed elsewhere
in this IPR, to the SSI/Tiny sector with emphasis on competitiveness based on quality.
5. Single window clearances
5.1.
Expeditious clearance of proposals is of prime importance to the promoters of industries.
Therefore, Single Window concept will be implemented for
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Faster and one-point project clearance;
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Single point dissemination of project related information to help the prospective
entrepreneurs take expeditious investment decisions.
The contract point
SHILPA JYOTI in IPICOL for Medium & Large Projects and SHILPA
SATHI in the Directorate of Industries and DICs for tiny and small units will be created for the above
purpose. Escort services, if needed, will be provided by these contract points for interaction with
various agencies and authorities.
5.2.
Composite application forms along with statutory fees for all clearances connected with
the proposal, will be received by Shilpa Jyoti or Shilpa Sathi , which will facilitate required clearances
from the concerned Departments or the authorities of the State Government and other agencies.
5.3.
All clearances within the purview of the State Government, required for establishment
of industrial units, will be accorded within specified time frames. The deficiencies in application and
additional information, if any, required from the applicant (The industrial unit) should be pointed out
by the concerned authority within a specified time frame failing which the application would be deemed
to be complete.
In the absence of timely communication regarding the proposal from the respective Department
or the Organisation, a mechanism of deemed clearance will be put in place. Such clearance will be
communicated to the applicant by the Single Window contract points.
5.4.
In respect of clearances coming within the purview of the Central Government/Central
Agencies, the State Government and Single Window contract points would render all support and
assistance by forwarding its recommendations to the respective Central Government Agencies, within
specified time frames.
5.5.
The Industries Department will bring out a comprehensive operational manual containing
required forms, procedures and time frames after promulgation of the IPR indicating the date when
Single Window system takes effect. It will be possible to access this information on line.
6. Single Window Information
6.1.
Ready availability of key information about prospective locations of industry is a sine
qua non for taking investment decisions. Comprehensive brochures containing all the key information
about geophysical conditions, availability of land, physical and social infrastructure etc. of different
locations will be prepared and made available to prospective investors through the Shilpa Jyoti and
Shilpa Sathi . The effort would be to provide at one source answers to all the queries that an
entrepreneur or investor may have, about the location.
6.2.
Apart from location specific information for clusters of industrial units, industry or activity
specific information with recommended locations will also be prepared and made available to the
prospective investors.
6.3.
A data bank containing information on possible projects, locations, resources etc. will
be created by March 2002 for use of prospective investors.
6.4.
Such information will be made available on line.
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7. Clearance for fast track Project
7.1.
An Industrial and Infrastructural Advisory Board under the Chairmanship of the Chief
Minister and prominent industrialists and senior officers of the Government as members will advise
the Government to ensure taking timely and effective steps for rapid and sustainable industrialisation
of the State. The Minister, Industries, would be the Vice-Chairman of the Board.
7.2.
The Board shall meet at least twice a year to review and give advice on various issues
pertaining to industrialisation.
7.3.
Industrial and Infrastructural Advisory Committee (IIAC) under the Chairmanship of the
Chief Secretary will process clearance to fast track projects as well as all other industrial projects
needing inter-departmental references. This Committee will meet frequently for this purpose.
7.4.
On approval of the Chief Minister, the decisions of IIAC will not require further clearance
from any other Department/Agency under the State Government.
8. Infrastructure
8.1.
The State Government accords top priority to development of physical and social
infrastructure through public-private partnership. In particular
(a) The State Government will pursue an active policy of encouraging establishment and
maintenance of Industrial Parks and Industrial Estates by the private sector in the growth centres
already identified and in other areas.
(b) The Government will seek and facilitate private investment in physical infrastructure such
as power, telecom, roads, railways, ports, airports, logistics, water, R. & B. Centres, quality and
testing labs, Technology labs and other infrastructure projects.
(c) The Government will adopt a policy of constructive partnership with private sector for
establishment of social infrastructure viz., good schools and colleges, institutions for technical and
professional training, hospitals, housing, hotels and restaurants, sports complexes and recreation
centres.
STRATEGY
8.2.
The State Government will introduce a Land Bank scheme. Tracts of Government
land will be identified by IDCO in consultation with Collectors in potential locations throughout the
State and earmarked for industries. These tracts will be exclusively reserved for location of industries.
Concerned Revenue Authorities will make land from the Land Bank available to IDCO and
entrepreneurs to establish industrial and infrastructure project.
8.3.
The State Government will encourage formulation of an Infrastructure Policy and establish
a legal framework for private participation in infrastructure projects.
8.4.
Special Economic Zones, in accordance with new policy initiatives of the Central
Government already in place, would be developed leveraging such locational advantages of Orissa
having long coast line and proximity to South-East Asia. Private Investments will be encouraged for
development of these Zones with world class infrastructure with full support from the Government in
order to attract large investments, particularly FDI, in manufacturing and service sectors for export
production. Special dispensations for easing regulatory burden will be provided for these zones.
9. Technology Upgradation
The State Government accords priority on upgradation of technology by industrial units.
Encouragement will be given to get accreditation with International Quality Testing Agencies so as to
make them internationally competitive. Government of India/SIDBI/FIs. schemes on Technology
Upgradation will be actively pursued and promoted. The Technology Cell (TBIIP) set up in OSFC
with the help of UNIDO will be strengthened. Venture Capital Fund of SIDBI/ OSFC/IPICOL will be
available for promotion of I.T. units.
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10. Human Resource Development
10.1. The State Government would formulate a policy for Technical Education in the private
sector to facilitate the establishment of new technical institutions of good quality and standard in the
private sector. New Engineering Colleges and Medical Colleges will be permitted in the private sector
in selected locations.
10.2. A Technical University will be established in the State at the earliest. Steps would be
taken to ensure close co-operation and co-ordination between industries and technical/training
institutions so that a trainee gets education in conformity with the needs of the industries. Entrepreneur
training programmes will be taken up. The Policy also promotes training institute of international
repute to be set up by large industry houses in areas like IT, BT, etc. Employment Oriented Training
Scheme will be introduced in ITIs and Engineering Schools/Polytechnics.
11. Investment Promotion
11.1. The Government will welcome Investments in Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) in all areas of industry and infrastructure. For this purpose, it will work closely with the Government
of India and the Industry and business associations.
11.2. In order to facilitate timely implementation of FDI Projects and address the concerns of
the foreign investors, a Foreign Investors Forum (FIF) would be created under the Chairmanship of
the Chief Minister. The FIF will work in close association with Foreign Investment Implementation
Authority (FIIA) of the Government of India and the issues of FIF will be placed in the I.I.A.B. as
separate agenda.
11.3. A dedicated and duly equipped secretariat with experts from all promotional agencies
will provide co-ordination and other services and information to Industrial Infrastructure Advisory
Board and Foreign Investors Forum.
11.4. The Secretariat will, in association with industry and business, also undertake specific
investment promotion events in India and abroad under the guidance of IIAC. Special Secretary/
Additional Secretary of Industries Department shall co-ordinate with other Departments of Government
and provide initial escort services for selected industrial units.
11.5. The Orissa Investment Centre will be set up in New Delhi under the Resident
Commissioner to provide information, initial escort services and first stage facilitation to all industrialists,
NRIs and investors from outside the State. They will provide the required information to the investors
interested in investing in the State and also pursue with various Ministries of Government of India for
clearance(s).
12. Priority Sectors
12.1. In addition to financial concessions provided in this policy, efforts will be made to prepare
competitive profiles of priority industries in the State, so as to identify opportunities and constraints in
detail. These will be addressed in sector specific policies, if needed.
12.2. Some sectors already have separate policies which will be updated taking into account
new information and realities.
13. Finanacial and other support measures
ELIGIBILITY
13.1. New and existing industrial units shall, be eligible for incentives provided in this policy,
subject to the general conditions and specific conditions stipulated.
13.2. Industrial units, hotels, cinema halls, etc. covered under earlier Industrial Policy
Resolutions shall continue to enjoy the incentives admissible under the said policy, except to the
extent abridged or modified or enlarged in this policy.
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Existing industrial units, which take up modernisation will be eligible for specific incentives as
mentioned. However, defaulters of Banks, SIDBI, OSFC, IPICOL and Government/Government
controlled Agencies will be eligible for such incentives only after they clear the dues.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
13.3. Implementation of various provisions covering the incentives, concessions, etc. will be
subject to the issue of detailed guidelines/statutory notifications wherever necessary, in respect of
each item by the concerned Administrative Department.
13.4. An industrial unit, which considers itself eligible for any incentives shall apply in
accordance with the operational guidelines and instructions set out in the Manual to be brought out
and the same shall be considered and disposed of on merit.
13.5.
Time frame for filling applications for different incentives
A unit shall forfeit its entitlement to the grant of incentives if it does not file its claim complete in
all respects, within 6 (Six) months of its starting commercial production. The power to condone the
delay not exceeding six months in submission of the above claim, shall vest with the Director of
Industries, Orissa, while Secretary, Industries shall be competent to condone the delay exceeding
six months and maximum up to one year in that context.
13.6.
Determination of date of commercial production
The date of commercial production for availing of incentives on sales tax or for, any other
incentive, shall be the date determined by the Shilpa Sathi for small scale industrial units and the
Shilpa Jyoti for the medium and large industrial units, basing on the totality of documentary evidence
and recommendation of promotional or financial agencies, if any.
13.7.
Transferred Units
(i)
A transferred unit after going into commercial production shall be eligible to avail
of all or any of the incentives for the period for which the unit was eligible before transfer but could not
avail of the same due to suspension of production or closure on account of sickness or for any other
reason.
(ii)
Any industrial unit seized under Section 29 of the State Financial Corporation
Act, 1951 and thereafter sold to a new entrepreneur shall be treated as a new industrial unit for the
purpose of sales tax concessions only. Arrears of sales tax, entry tax, MV tax, EPF, ESI and excise
duty payable by previous owners shall not be realizable from the transferees of the transferred units
under Section 29 of SFC Act. These being public dues shall be realizable from the previous owners
under the Orissa Public Demand Recovery Act, 1962 or any other relevant Act.
13.8. Industrial units set up without financial assistance from Financial Institutions and/or
Banks will be required to be assessed by the appropriate nodal agency like IPICOL, OSFC, DIC and
OSEDC, etc. in order to be eligible for any of these incentives.
14. Interest Subsidy
14.1. New small scale industrial units in priority sectors will be entitled to interest subsidy @
5% per annum for a period of five years from the date of commercial production on term loans
availed from recognised Financial Institutions/Banks.
14.2. Small Scale Industrial Units (existing or new) which undertake modernisation will be
eligible for interest subsidy at the rate of 5 per cent per annum for a period of five years from the date
of completion of modernisation on the term loans availed from the recognised Financial Institutions/
Banks. This will be applicable to units where undepreciated book value of the investment on plant
and machinery before modernisation is within the small scale limit as prescribed.
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14.3. The interest subsidy will be limited to Rs. 20 lakhs in case of Small Scale Units and Rs.
10 lakhs in case of Tiny Units :
Provided that the amount of interest subsidy payable under the above two clauses will stand
reduced to the extent, there is any interest subsidy payable under any other scheme of either the
State Government or the Central Government or any financial institution such as SIDBI, NABARD,
etc. Further the effective interest rate after the administration of interest subsidy will be minimum 10
per cent i.e., if the normal lending rate is 16 per cent the effective lending rate after interest subsidy
will be 11 per cent and if the normal lending rate is 12 per cent after interest subsidy the effective
lending rate will be minimum 10 per cent and in this case the interest subsidy will be limited to 2 per
cent :
Provided further that the concerned promoter(s) would not have defaulted to OSFC/IPICOL/
SIDBI/Banks/Recognised Financial Institutions/other Government agencies in connection with the
unit for which the incentive is sought or for any other unit/activity with which concerned promoter is
directly or indirectly associated.
14.4. The industrial units established in the following Districts Kalahandi, Nuapada, Balangir,
Sonepur, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gunupur, Gajapati and Deogarh will get additional interest
subsidy at the rate of 5 per cent of the capital investment or Rs. 5 lakhs whichever is less as an
incentive for backward area development.
15. Sales Tax
15.1. In pursuance of the decision taken by all States and Union Territories regarding reforms
in Sales tax, Government have decided that no fresh Sales tax incentives will be extended to industrial
units in the State.
15.2. The State Government is committed to reforms in the Sales tax administration with the
objective of switching over to the harmonized Value Added Tax (VAT) system effective from 1st of
April 2002. VAT system will provide for a full set-off of tax paid on inputs for manufacturing to ensure
greater competitiveness of the local industries.
15.3. The industrial units enjoying or eligible for the benefits under I.P.R., 89 and Pre-89,
I.P.Rs. will not get Sales tax incentives after 31-7-1999 as per F.D., S.R.O. No. 622/99, dated the
30th July 1999, S.R.O. No. 623/99, dated the 30th July 1999, S.R.O. No. 624/99, dated the 30th July
1999 and
S.R.O. No. 625/99, dated the 30th July 1999. However, industrial units enjoying
benefits under I.P.R. 92 and I.P.R. 96 as on 1-1-2000 will continue to get Sales tax incentives for the
period they are entitled under the respective policies.
15.4. Industrial units which are in pipeline as on the 1st January 2000 shall entitle to the
incentives under said notification with same terms and conditions as applicable to them, if they fulfil
the following criteria as on the 1st January 2000, namely :
(i)
Industrial unit which is registered under Orissa Sales Tax Act, 1947
(ii)
Industrial unit which has been allotted land for the factory or the industrial unit
which has acquired land or space for its operation.
(iii)
Industrial unit which has applied for finance from regular Financial Institution
(iv)
Industrial unit which will start commercial production before the 1st January 2002.
15.5. Industrial units will be eligible for concessional rate of Central Sales tax for inter-State
sale to registered dealers as per Finance Department notifications issued from time to time.
15.6. There are provisions for exemption of Sales tax on finished products of khadi, village,
cottage and handicraft industrial units. Finished products of all existing and new khadi, village, cottage
and handicrafts industrial units will be exempted from Sales tax when sold at sales outlets of authorised
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Co-operatives/Government agencies and agencies recognised by Khadi and Village Industries
Commission/Board, Coir Board, Handicraft Corporation and DIC.
15.7. 100 per cent export oriented units will be allowed refund of OST on inputs and raw
materials used for manufacture of goods for export subject to proper proof of exports.
15.8. Industries Department on the recommendation of Financial Institutions/Banks will declare
sick units to be eligible for concessional rate of CST on merit of the case subject to concurrence of
Finance Department.
16. Patent Registration
Industrial units will be encouraged for filling patent of their research and State will provide
assistance to entrepreneurs for Patent and Intellectual Property Right (IPR) provisions at the rate of
50 per cent of the expenditure up to maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs.
17. Quality Certification
High priority is being accorded by the State Government for improvement of quality of the
industrial units and will be provided with assistance for obtaining quality certification from B.I.S. and
other internationally recognized Institutions at the rate of 50 per cent of the expenditure up to maximum
of Rs. 2 lakhs.
18. Land
18.1. Government land earmarked for industry under the Land Bank scheme and other
Government land wherever available will be allotted for industrial projects.
18.2. IDCO will be the competent authority in the matter of allotment of land for industrial and
infrastructure projects including those needed for creating social infrastructure in designated Industrial
Estates, Industrial Areas, Industrial Parks, Growth Centres and also in respect of land transferred to
it under the Land Bank Scheme. For the above purpose IDCO will fix up the premium cost of land for
different locations based on prevailing area rates and cost of acquisition including expenditure in
relief and rehabilitation requirements, if any, for private land. Ground rent will be 1 % or the premium
cost of land. Development cost will be charged by IDCO separately based on the scope and extent
of development undertaken.
Allotment of land by IDCO/State Government would be considered after verifying the antecedents
of partners/proprietors of the new industrial units in respect of their past default, if any, in the matter
of payment of premium on the land allotted on the earlier occasion.
18.3. Rate of Government land, other than IDCO land for industrial or infrastructure projects,
will be as fixed by Revenue Department/Collectors or the General Administration Department, as the
case may be.
18.4. New units and existing industrial units taking up modernisation will be granted exemption
under the provisions of clause (c) of Section 73 of Orissa Land Reforms Act, 1960 from payment of
premium, leviable under provisions of clause (c) of Section 8 (A) of the OLR Act, 1960 on production
of eligibility certificate from the Director of Industries for large and medium industries and G.M., DIC,
for small and tiny industries.
18.5. Tourism, Information Technology (IT) and Bio-technology related units as well as
Technology Laboratories may be allowed in the urban areas irrespective of the earmarked use in the
current master plan in operation. Similarly, Flood Area Ratio may also be relaxed.
18.6. The Industrial Estates, Industrial Areas, Industrial Parks, Growth Centres, etc. shall be
excluded from the tax regime of the Municipal and other local authorities for management by the
local industries, associations, provided that the latter undertake to maintain the infrasructure of the
industrial estates either directly or through other agencies by taking consent of H. & U. D. Department
to amend the concerned Act.
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POWER
18.7. New industrial units with contract demand up to 100 KVA will be exempted from the
payment of electricity duty for a period of 5 years from the date of availing power supply for commercial
production.
18.8. A power plant generating power from non-conventional sources set up after the effective
date shall be deemed to be a new industrial unit and will be entitled to all the incentives under this
policy. These plants will not be liable to pay electricity duty.
18.9. Industries of seasonal nature like Sugar, Salt Industries, etc. will be provided the facility
of temporary surrender of a part of their connected/ sanctioned load. This facility will be made available
on the recommendation of the committee constituted for this purpose.
18.10. If any industrial unit sets up captive power plant, it will be allowed 3rd party sale if it has
surplus power available, the unit will be free to sell its surplus power to GRIDCO or to any other
industry requiring the same directly as per the guidelines prescribed by OERC.
18.11. Information Technology, Bio-technology and Tourism related activities (existing or new)
which are treated as industrial activity will be entitled to have power at industrial and not commercial
rate of tariff subject to OERC approval.
19. Water
19.1. In case of drawal of water by a new industrial unit from any Government water source
as defined in clause 6(a) of Section 4 of the Orissa Irrigation (Amendment) Act, 1993 (Orissa Act 3 of
1994), water charge will be payable in the manner as indicated below
(i)
At 50% of the rates prescribed for the purpose under the provisions of the Irrigation
Act for a period of five years.
(ii)
Thereafter, at full prescribed rates
19.2. In respect of water to be drawn by a new industrial unit from any existing Government
controlled irrigation source, water charges at the prescribed rate will be payable from the date of
commercial production as indicated below
(i)
At 75% of the rate prescibed for the purpose for drawal of water from such
Government controlled irrigation source for a period of three years.
(ii)
Thereafter, at full prescribed rates :
Provided that where an industrial unit makes financial contribution for creation/ completion of
the irrigation source, no water charge will be payable at the rates stipulated in sub-para. (i) & (ii) full
adjustment of the amount contributed by the industrial unit in question for creation/ completion of the
irrigation sources.
20. Stamp duty
20.1. No stamp duty will be required to be paid in respect of land allotted by the Government
to IDCO. But stamp duty @ 5% will be required to be paid in respect of transfer of land/ shed by
Government and IDCO to industrial units. This will also be applicable in respect of private land
acquired by IDCO, which is subsequently allotted to industrial units.
20.2. In respect of land acquired by the Government and subsequently transferred or allotted
to industrial units, stamp duty @ 5 % will be required to be paid.
20.3. Stamp duty will be exempted for units required to be transferred to a new owner/
management under the provisions of the State Financial Corporation Act, 1951 or on the
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recommendation of the State Level Inter Institutional Committee (SLIIC) or the State Level Nodal
Committee, as the case may be.
20.4. Stamp duty will be exempted for units under proprietory/partnership firms to be converted
to companies for rehabilitation on the recommendation of SLIIC or otherwise on the recommendation
of IPICOL/OSFC/Director of Industries.
21. Rehabilitation and restructuring of industry
The Government will pro-actively promote restructuring of enterprises whether in the public/
joint sector or in the private sector in order to promote a business climate of competitive industry.
The Government will take expeditious measures including new institutional mechanism to privatise
all public sector enterprises, which are not performing any core function and which can be better
managed by the private sector.
The Government would explore accessing the relevant national and international agencies for
resources and technical assistance for public sector restructuring.
The existing institutional mechanism of State Level Inter Institutional Committee (SLIIC) and
District Level Committee (DLC) will be asked to take expeditious decisions for rehabilitation of viable
industries in the current, competitive context. In the absence of viability, the institutions should proceed
to restructure the enterprises with a view to putting the assets to productive use.
In case of large and medium industries, which are referred to the BIFR, Industrial Infrastructure
Advisory Committee (IIAC) shall finalise and recommend the package of concessions. The Chief
Minister will approve the decision of (IIAC) which shall be final and binding on all concerned
Government Departments and Institutions.
The State Government would persue with the Reserve Bank of India to extend the tenure of the
Settlement Advisory Committee and follow up with various Banks for constituting Settlement Advisory
Committee for settlement of dues of non-performing assets in the small scale sector.
22. Labour reforms
The Government is committed to radical reforms in the laws and rules guiding labour and
employment, which inhibit creation of employment opportunities, establishment of globally-competitive
industry, restructuring of industry in line with changing market conditions and deter investment, while
giving due regard to safeguarding labour interests and providing workers with greater financial security
during restructuring.
Disfunctional/redundant labour related Acts/Rules/Procedures shall be totally deleted and such
other Acts/Rules/Procedures unnecessarily hindering smooth operation of industrial activities shall
be suitably amended/modified, subject to legislative clearances by appropriate Authority/Government.
To this end, Labour Department/Labour Commissioner, Orissa shall identify such Acts/Rules/
Procedures within three months from promulgation of this IPR and shall initiate necessary follow up
actions immediately thereafter.
Subject to approval by appropriate Government/consent of appropriate legislative authority,
provisions of Chapter V, V-A, V-B and V-C of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 shall be suitably amended
to make processes of lay-off, retrenchment, lock-out easier for establishments/undertakings employing
less than 1000(one thousand) employees, subject to the condition that ends of natural justice are
met by way of grant of reasonably adequate compensation to those affected in such processes.
The following categories of Industries/Establishments shall be declared as Public Utility Services
for the purpose of application of provisions under Chapter V of I.D. Act, 1947. Labour Department
will initiate necessary action within three months of promulgation of this IPR to achieve this end.
1. Information Technology & IT Enabled Services
2. Bio-Technology
3. Agro-based & Marine-based Processing
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4. Electronics & Telecommunication
5. Export Oriented Units
6. Infrastructure Projects including Industrial Parks and SEZs.
The managements of various undertakings and establishments will be required to furnish a
Common Annual Return (CAR) to be filed to the Authorised Inspecting Officers from Labour
Department under requirements of various Labour enactments. This, by implication, will mean that
the managements shall have to deal with a nodal officer of the Labour Department concerning all
labour related issues.
Industrial units and establishments in the following categories shall be exempted from the
provisions of Chapter VI of Factories Act, 1948 (Working hours of Adults). Labour Department will
initiate necessary action within three months of promulgation of this IPR to achieve this end.
1. Information Technology & IT Enabled Services
2. Bio-Technology
3. Electronics & Telecommunication
4. Export Oriented Units
5. Industries set up in Special Economic Zones
Records/Registers/Returns required to be maintained under various Labour enactments shall
be amalgamated/consolidated to reduce their numbers and maintenance of such Records/Registers/
Returns in electronic media shall be allowed.
A system of Self Certification shall be introduced for labour related compliance of routine
nature. The Labour Commissioner, Orissa, shall identify the area where self-certification can be
introduced within three months from promulgation of this IPR. The system of inspection will also be
rationalised in terms of the recommendations of Government of India.
There will be a State Level Apex Body chaired by Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government,
Labour Department and with the Labour Commissioner, Orissa, as the Member-Convenor and the
Chief Inspector, Factories & Boilers, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Regional Director,
ESIC as Members to act as Ombudsman for labour related issues in the State.
23. Cluster approach for SSIs and Artisan Crafts
Selected existing industrial and craft clusters in SSI, tiny and household sectors would be
developed with the involvement of industry associations of the area, R. & D. associations and Financial
Institutions such as SIDBI, NABARD and UNIDO s Cluster Development and TBIIP (Technology
Bureau of Industrial Investment Partnerships) initiatives. For this purpose, integrated interventions
covering common facilities for quality improvement, technology upgradation, market promotion and
skill development would be designed and implemented.
New SSIs will be encouraged in clusters rather than in isolated locations.
24. Marketing support to SSIs in Government procurement
The State Government will ensure that requirements of store items of Government Departments
and agencies under its control are procured from industries located within the State. Such local units
will get price preference for this purpose. Simultaneously efforts shall be made to ensure that local
products are cost-effective and meet overall quality requirements for competitiveness.
Explanation I State Government Department and Agencies under the control of State Government
means Departments under the Orissa Government Rules of Business, Heads of
Department and offices subordinate to them, Boards, Corporations, Development
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authorities and Improvement Trusts, Municipalities, Notified Area Councils, Co-operative
Bodies and Institutions aided by the State Government also include Companies where
Government share is 50% or more.
Explanation II In order to give effect to the provisions of this paragraph the Orissa General Financial
Rules (APPENDIX-6, Rules 96) shall be suitably amended and the Finance Department
will issue detailed guidelines.
PURCHASE FROM EXCLUSIVE LIST
24.1. A list of store items reserved for exclusive purchase from industries located in the State
would be prepared from time to time keeping in view the production capacity of the local industries
and requirements of State Government Departments and Agencies under its control.
24.2. The State Government Departments and Agencies will have to purchase their
requirements of these items only from local industries with I. S. O./ I. S. I./ E. P. M. certification for the
items, by inviting competitive quotations from such industries. Efforts will be made to distribute the
purchase order equitably among the participating industries, prepared to accept the lowest negotiated
rate keeping in view their production capacity.
24.3. Local small scale industrial units and khadi & village industrial units including handlooms
and handicrafts will enjoy a price preference of 5% over local medium or large industries.
Any local small scale industrial unit having ISO or ISI Certification for its products will get an
additional price preference of 3% or 2% respectively.
RATE CONTRACT
24.4. Rate contract in respect of specific store items not in the exclusive list and manufactured
by the local small scale industrial units will be finalised by the Director of Export Promotion & Marketing.
This will be done on the basis of competitive offers received from local units, cost structure obtained
from these offers, market price of similar items and other consideration relevant to fixing the price of
the product. Besides, in respect of bulk items a representative of the Purchasing Department would
be actively associated at the time of rate contract finalisation :
Provided further that the State Government may review this policy from time to time and delete
items included in the rate contract list and put it in the Exclusive list in the interest of encouraging
competition.
24.5. State Government Departments and Agencies under the control of the State Government
will purchase rate contract items from the rate contract holder/small scale industry at the price fixed,
without inviting tenders.
PURCHASE ON OPEN TENDER
24.6. Items other than those in the Exclusive Purchase List or on Rate Contract may be
purchased by the State Government Department and Agencies under the control of State Government
through open tender. Local small scale industrial units and khadi & village industrial units (including
handloom & handicrafts) competing in the open tender will be entitled to price preference as in
paragraph 24.3.
24.7. The notice inviting tenders shall stipulate a condition that the participant to the tender
must be registered under Orissa Sales Tax Act, 1947. While preparing comparative charts for the
prices quoted in the tender papers, the sales tax payable in Orissa should not be added to the basic
price since the sales tax realised accrues as revenue to Government. However, any tax payable
outside Orissa shall be added to the basic price.
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24.8. Local small scale industrial units registered with the Directorate of Export Promotion &
Marketing Khadi, Village & Cottage Industries, Directorate of Handicrafts, OSIC and NSIC will be
exempted from payment of earnest money and pay 25 % of the prescribed security deposit while
tendering to State Government Departments and Agencies under its control.
24.9. Small scale industrial units registered with the Directorate of Export Promotion and
Marketing will be entitled to get tender papers free of cost for registered items from State Government
Departments and Agencies under its control, Khadi, Village, Cottage & Handicrafts Industries, OSIC
and NSIC will similarly be eligible to get tender papers free of cost for products marketed by them.
24.10. Payment of dues of small scale units and Khadi and Village Industries State Government
Departments and Agencies under the control of the State Government will make prompt payment of
dues of local small scale industrial units and Khadi & Village industries in respect of goods purchased
from them either directly or through OSIC/NSIC.
Interest on delayed payments to small scale and Ancillary Industrial Undertaking Acts, 1993
provides due protection to small scale industrial units for realisation of their dues.
24.11. Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing will be the nodal agency for issue of detailed
guidelines for implementation of the above facilities extended to local industries. Director, Export
Promotion & Marketing or his nominee will be a member of the purchase committee constituted at
levels above the district level in State Government Departments and Agencies under the control of
State Government. General Manager/Project Manager, DIC or his representative will be a member
of purchase committee constituted at district level or below.
24.12. In order to ensure that the policy on marketing support is meticulously followed, the
Director, EPM or his representative shall be allowed to access tender papers, purchase documents,
books of accounts, etc. to ascertain whether there has been any contravention in the implementation
of the policy.
24.13. Director, EPM will have the power to draw samples and test the quality of products of
local industries from time to time and shall have powers to black-list and deregister industries supplying
products not confirming to prescribed quality and specifications. He shall have the powers to black
list local industries for trading in the store item instead of manufacturing.
Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing (EPM) shall be the Nodal Agency in the matter of
administering marketing support related policies to local SSIs under this IPR.
25. Marketing Syndication
25.1. In order to achieve greater market penetration small scale industrial units selling their
products through OSIC and/or NSIC shall be eligible for concessional rate of C.S.T. as per FD
notification issued from time to time. In such cases OSIC or NSIC shall raise the invoice or sale
memo or bill on the buyer on behalf of the small scale industrial unit. OSIC/NSIC will act as Syndicate
Leader for marketing of the products of SSI units of the State and it will be responsible for the overall
quality control and collect service charges not exceeding 1 % of sale value from the concerned units.
In order to derive the benefit of scale major bulk orders of the Government on rate contract items
should be routed through OSIC so that it can act as a consortium leader for all the SSI units and
organise raw material supply at reasonable rate.
25.2. Purchases by OSIC/NSIC from small scale industry for onward resale shall be exempted
from Sales Tax under O.S.T. Act, 1947 provided the sale of such goods by OSIC/NSIC is taxed
under O.S.T. Act, 1947 at the point where OSIC/NSIC sells such goods. In other words, when OSIC/
NSIC buys a product from small scale industry for resale in Orissa, the obligation for collection and
deposit of Sales Tax shifts to OSIC/NSIC.
25.3. Purchases by OSIC/NSIC from any registered dealer for onward sale to small scale
industry for use in manufacturing shall be exempted from Sales Tax under O.S.T. Act, 1947 provided
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the sale of such goods by OSIC/NSIC to the small scale industrial unit is taxed under O.S.T. Act,
1947.
26. Film Industry
Film Industry will receive the following incentives :
(i)
For new cinema halls, the amount collected by way of entertainment tax excluding
surcharge, tax on exhibition of advertisement and show tax for the first two years after its
commissioning shall be given as subsidy to the concerned cinema halls through OFDC.
(ii)
Soft loan assistance at a nominal rate of interest subject to maximum ceiling limit and on
conditions as may be decided by OFDC will be made available to producers of films in the
State.
(iii)
Producers of films who utilise the facilities of Kalinga Studio Limited (KSL), Film & Television
Institute, Orissa and Kalinga Prasad Colour Processing Laboratory will be eligible to get
incentives in shape of subsidy subject to the ceiling limit and terms and conditions as laid
down by OFDC.
27. Restructuring of the Government s interface with Industry
The Government will intitiate a detailed exercise, in consultation with industry and business, in
order to put in place a qualitatively different interface of Government Agencies interacting with industry
and business at all levels, to reduce transaction costs of doing business in the State and to strive
towards greater quality and productivity. For this purpose, the concerned Government Departments
would undergo needful organisational restructuring.
The Government will give due representation to industry in the Industrial and Infrastructure
Advisory Board, besides other consultative fora. In addition national and international experts in
different fields will be encouraged to provide need-based advice.
28. Environment and Social Issues
28.1. The State Government intends to facilitate handling of environment and social issues
involved in setting up of industrial and infrastructure projects.
28.2. For relief and rehabilitation issues in connection with land acquisition for industrial and
infrastructure projects, the State Government will put in place a new relief and rehabilitation mechanism
after re-examining the current policy and procedures. This mechanism will seek to ensure that the
interests of all stakeholders, in particular, the local population would be fully taken into account.
29. Rationalisation of Inspections
The industry requires free atmosphere for full growth. The relationship should be of mutual
trust and confidence between Government and Industry. The policy is to promote a system of selfcertification in which the industry voluntarily fulfils its social and legal obligations.
In order to genuinely abolish the Inspector Raj, attitudinal changes will be ensured at all levels.
For this, trainings will be organised with the full involvement of Industry Associations.
30. Miscellaneous
(a) This Policy shall remain in force until March, 2005 or until substituted by another policy,
whichever is earlier. The State Government may at any time amend any provision of this
policy.
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(b) Doubts relating to interpretation of any term and/or dispute relating to the operation of any
provision under this IPR shall have to be referred to the Industries Department, Government
of Orissa for clarification/resolution and the decision of Government in this regard shall be
final and binding on all concerned.
31. Implementation of various provisions covering the incentives, concessions etc. will be subject
to the issue of detailed guidelines/statutory notifications, wherever necessary in respect of each item
by the concerned Administrative Department.
32. Review and Monitoring
The success of the policy will depend largely on the spirit in which it is implemented. The
implementation of the policy decisions will be periodically reviewed at appropriate levels for necessary
facilitation and mid-course correction, wherever necessary.
ORDER
Ordered that the Resolution be published in the Orissa Gazette and copies thereof
be forwarded to all Departments of Government, all Heads of Departments and
Accountant-General, Orissa.
D. P. BAGCHI
Chief Secretary, Orissa
SCHEDULE
UNDERTAKINGS CARRYING ON ACTIVITIES RECOGNISED AS INDUSTRIAL UNITS,
OR GIVEN THE STATUS OF INDUSTRIAL UNITS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IPR, 2001
1. Units engaged in manufacturing and/or servicing activity belonging to the following
categories :
(a) Industries listed under the first schedule of the Industries Development and Regulation
Act, 1951.
(b) Industries falling within the purview of the following Boards and Public Agencies :
(i) Small Scale Industries Board
(ii) Coir Board
(iii) Silk Board
(iv) All-India Handloom and Handicrafts Board
(v) Khadi and Village Industries Commission/Board
(vi) Any other Agency constituted by Government for industrial development.
(c) Infrastructure projects including projects undertaken for social infrastructure.
(d) Services sector projects such as Tourism, Information Technology and IT Enabled Services,
Bio-technology.
2. Industrial unit will not include non-manufacturing/servicing industries except
(a) General workshops including repair workshops having investment in plant & machinery of
Rs.5 lakhs and above and running with power.
(b) Cold storage and Fish freezing units.
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(c) Electronics repair and maintenance units for professional grade equipment and Computer
Software, Data Processing and related services.
(d) Technology Development Laboratory/Prototype Development Centre.
3. The following units shall not be eligible for incentives as industrial units :
1. Rice hullers and rice mills excluding modern rice mill.
2. Flour mills including manufacture of beasan, pulse mills and Chuda mills excluding roller
flour mill.
3. Making of spices, pampad, etc. (excluding pampad manufactured by Co-operative
Societies)
4. Confectionary (excluding mechanized confectionary)
5. Preparation of sweets and numkeens, etc.
6. Bread-making (excluding mechanised bakery)
7. Mixture, Bhujia and Chanachur preparation units
8. Manufacture of ice candy and ice fruits
9. Manufacture and processing of betel-nuts
10. Hatcheries, Piggeries, Rabbit or Broiler farming
11.
Iron and Steel processors including cutting of sheets, bars, angles, coils, M.S. sheets,
recoiling, straightening, corrugating, drop hammer units, etc.
12. Cracker making units
13. Tyre retreading units
14. Stone curshing units
15. Coal/Coke screening units
16. Coal/Coke Briquetting
17. Production of fire-wood and charcoal
18. Painting and spray-painting units
19. Units for physical mixing of fertilizers
20. Brick-making units (except units making refractory bricks and those making bricks from
flash, red mud and similar industrial waste).
21. Manufacturing of tarpaulin out of canvas cloth
22. Oil mills including oil processing, filtering, colouring, decolouring, refining, hydrogenation,
scenting, etc.
23. Saw mill, sawing of timber
24. Carpentry, joinery and wooden furniture making
25. Drilling rigs, Bore-wells and Tube-wells
26. Units for mixing or blending of tea
27. Units for cutting raw tobacco and sprinking Jiggery for chewing purposes and Gudakhu
manufacturing units.
28. Units for bottling of medicines
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29. Bookbinding
30. Rubber stamp making
31. Making note books, exercise note books and envelopes
32. Printing press
33. Photo copying
34. Stencilling units
35. Processing of Stencil paper
36. Distilled water units
37. Distillery units
38. Tailoring (other than readymade garments manufacturing units)
39. Repacking and stitching of woven sacks out of wooden fabrics
40. Laundry/Dry cleaning
41. Photographic studios and laboratories
42. Clinical/Pathological laboratories
43. Beauty parlours
44. Video parlours
45. Guest houses/Restaurants
46. Goods and passenger carriers
47. Decorticating, expelling, crushing, parching, frying of oil-seeds
48. Fruit juice base, aerated water and soft drink units (excepting the units manufacturing fruit
pulp and juice out of it).
49. Distillatory, Bottling units or any activity in respect of IMFL or liquor of any kind
50. Size reducing, size separating units
51. Grinding and mixing units
Note
List of Industrial units indicated above can be modified by the Government in Industries
Department from time to time.
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THE ORISSA INDUSTRIES (FACILITATION)
ACT, 2004
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTITUTION OF CLEARANCE AUTHORITIES AT THE DISTRICT AND STATE LEVEL FOR
SCRUTINY, CONSIDERATION AND FINAL DISPOSAL OF THE APPLICATIONS OF THE ENTREPRENEURS PROPOSING TO START
INDUSTRIES IN THE STATE AND FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTAL THERETO.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Orissa in the Fifty-fifth year of the Republic of India as
follows:-
CHAPTER - I
PRELIMINARY
1.
(1) This Act may be called the Orissa Industries (Facilitation) Act, 2004.
(2) It shall extend to the whole of the State of Orissa.
(3) It shall come into force at once.
2.
In this Act unless the context otherwise requires-
(a)
'Authority' means any statutory body, corporation or other Authority established by the
Government, which are entrusted with the powers or responsibility to grant or issue clearances.
(b)
'Clearances' means supply of no objection certificates, allotments , consents, approvals,
permissions, registrations, enrolments, licences, or the like, by the Departments of State or
Central Government, Authorities, or any other bodies;
(c)
'Department' means, a Department of the State Government;
(d)
'District Level Single Window Clearance Authority' means an authority constituted under section5 of this Act;
(e)
'Entrepreneur' means a person or body of persons or a company, having majority portion of
investment or controlling interest in an industry or Enterprise;
(f)
'Government' means the State Government of Orissa ;
(g)
'High Level Clearance Authority' means a Committee constituted under section-3 of this Act;
(h)
'Industrial Policy Resolution' means the policy issued by Industries Department from time to
time;
(i)
'Industrial Unit' means any Industrial Undertaking located inside the State and engaged in any
manufacturing or servicing activity as detailed in the Industrial Policy Resolution from time to
time;
(j)
'Nodal Agency' means the Nodal Agency at the State level or at the district level constituted
under Section-8 of this Act;
(k)
'Notification' means a notification published in the Orissa Gazette and the word 'notify' will be
construed accordingly;
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(l)
'Prescribe' means prescribed by rules made under this Act; and
(m)
'State Level Single Window Clearance Authority' maens a Committee constituted under Section4 of this Act.
CHAPTER-II
CONSTITUTIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT CLEARANCE AUTHORITIES
3. (1) Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute from time to time, a committee
known as the High Level Clearance Authority under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister
consisting of such other ex-officio members, as may be specified therein which shall examine
and consider proposals for industrial and other projects to be set up in the State where the
amount of investment is Rupees Fifty Crores or more or such higher amount as may be fixed
by the Government from time to time and shall have the power to direct concerned departments
or Authorities to issue the required clearances within the specified time limit subject to
compliance of the provisions of the applicable Acts and rules or orders and instructions in
force by the Industrial Unit.
(2) The members of the Authority under this section shall personally attend the meetings and in
case of exigencies may depute a senior level official with written authorization to take appropriate
decisions in the meetings.
(3) The Authority under this section shall (a)
meet at such times and places and shall adopt such procedures to transact its business
as may be prescribed .
(b)
examine the proposals brought before it, for setting up Industrial Units; and
(c)
take decisions and communicate its decisions to the entrepreneurs and the departments
or the Authorities concerned within the prescribed time limit.
(4) The Authority under this section shall be the final Authority in granting approvals for the projects
placed before it and the approvals given by it shall be binding on all the Departments or
Authorities concerned and such Departments or Authorities shall issue the required clearances
within the prescribed time limit.
4. (1) Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, constitute, from time to time, a committee
under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary known as the State Level Single Window
Clearance Authority hearinafter in this section, referred to as the said authority consisting of
such other ex-officio members as may be specified therein.
(2) The said Authority shall examine and consider proposals for Industrial and other projects to
be set up in the State where the amount of investment is Rupees three crores or more but less
than rupees fifty crores or such amount as may be fixed by Government, from time to time.
(3) Every member of the said Authority shall personally attend the meetings and in case of
exigencies he may depute a senior level official with written authorization to take appropriate
decisions in the meetings.
(4) The said Authority may exercise the following powers and shall perform the following functions,
namely(i)
to meet at such times and places as the Chiarman of the said Authority may decide and
transact business as per the procedure as may be prescribed;
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(ii)
to review and monitor the processing of applications by the competent authority, and to
forward the orders of the competent authority to the applicant;
(iii)
to inform the applicant of the date on which the application was received by the competent
authority and the date on which such application may be deemed to have been approved
in the case of deemed approval;
(iv)
to review and monitor the functioning and performance of District Level Single Window
Clearance authorities; and
(v)
to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
(5) The said Authority shall be the final authority in granting approvals on proposals for the projects
under sub-section (2) placed before it and the approvals given by it shall be binding on the
Departments or Authorities concerned and such Departments or Authorities shall issue the
required clearance within the specified time limit subject to compliances of the provisions of
the applicable Act or Rules or Orders or instructions by the Industrial Unit.
(6) The said authority shall examine the proposals brought before it for setting up Industrial units
and other projects and shall take a decision and communicate its decision to the entrepreneurs
and the departments or Authorities concerned within the prescribed time limit.
5. (1) Govt. may, by notification in the official gazette, constitute a committee in each district known
as district level single window clearance authority here in after in this section, refer to as
district authority, under the chairmanship of the Collector of such district consisting of such
other ex officio members as may be specified in the notification and such authority shall examine
and consider proposal for industrial and other projects to be set up in the respective districts,
where the amount of investment is less than rupees three crores or any amount fixed by
Government from time to time.
(2) The district authority shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions,
namely:(i)
to meet at such time and places as the Chairman of the District Authority may decide
and transact business as per the procedures as may be prescribed;
(ii)
to review and monitor the processing of applications by the competent authorities and
to forward the orders of the competent authorities to the applicant;
(iii)
to issue deemed approval as provided in section 11 of this act;
(iv)
to exercise such other powers and to perform such function as may be prescribed;
(3) Every member of the district authority shall attend the meeting convened under clause (i) of
sub-section no.(2) to personally and incase he is unable to attend the meeting, he may depute
a senior level officer with a written authorization to take appropriate decision in the meeting.
(4) The district authority shall examine the proposals brought before it for setting up Industrial
Units and other projects in its respective districts and shall take decision and communicate its
decision to the entrepreneurs and the Departments or authorities concerned within the
prescribed time limit.
(5) The district authority shall be the final authority in granting approvals for the projects placed
before it and the approvals given by the district authority shall be binding on all the departments
or authorities concerned and such departments or authorities shall issue the required clearances
within the specified time limit, subject to compliance of provisions of the applicable acts and
rules or orders or instructions by the Industrial Units.
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6. (1) Govt. may, by notification, constitute special single window clearance committees for any
specified purpose, specified area or specified sector and deligate to them such powers and
function as govt. may deem fit.
(2) A special committee shall consists of such number of ex officio members of whom one shall
be nominated by Govt. as Chairman by way of issuing notification
7.
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the High Level Clearance Authority, State level
single window clearance authority or district level single window clearance authority may,
within 30 days from the date of receipt of communication of the decision of the authorities,
appeal to the appellate authority as may be prescribed
8. (1) Govt. may, by notification in the official gazette, constitute a Nodal Agency at the State Level
and the District Industries Centres shall be the Nodal Agencies at the district level, to under
take industrial promotion activities and to facilitate investors
(2) Functions of the State level Nodal Agency shall be as follows:(i)
investment promotional activities at the State, National and International level;
(ii)
state's image building to attract investments;
(iii)
investment climate improvement exercises;
(iv)
render necessary assistance and feed back in policy formulation for industrial progress;
(v)
guide and assist entrepreneurs to set-up industries in the State;
(vi)
prepare and regularly up-date and information book let providing complete particulars
relating to(a)
state and central industrial policies;
(b)
department or authority-wise procedures to obtain the required clearances;
(c)
general information on industrial status and advantages existing in the state
(d)
salient features of applicable acts and rules in relation to industry, labour, safety,
welfare, pollution control, taxes, duties etc. and
(e)
any other matter useful to the entrepreneurs;
(vii)
issue and received combined application form from entrepreneurs and arrange required
clearances from the departments or authorities concerned, within the specified time
limit;
(viii)
provide secretarial and other support services to high level clearance authorities and
state level single window clearance authority.
(ix)
Set up task force consisting of Senior Level Representatives from key departments and
Authorities to review periodically the status of implementation of the projects and to sort
out problems if any;
(3) Functions of District Level Nodal Agency shall be as follows:(i)
Investment promotional activities at the District Level
(ii)
Districts image building to attract investment.
(iii)
Investment climate improvement exercises
(iv)
Guide and assist entrepreneurs to set up industries in the District.
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(v)
Issue and receive combined application form from entrepreneurs and arrange required
clearance from the departments or Authorities concerned within the specified time limit.
(vi)
provide secretarial and other support services to District level single window clearance
authority.
(vii)
Set up a task force consisting of Representatives from key departments or Authorities
to review periodically the status of implementation of the project and to sort out problems
if any;
9. (1) Government may prescribe the combined application form for the use of entrepreneurs whose
projects are to be approved by any of the Clearance Authorities as an alternative to the existing
forms prescribed under any applicable Acts or Rules or Orders or Instructions for obtaining
the required clearances and all Departments and authorities concerned shall accept the
combined application form for processing and issue of required clearances.
(2) Entrepreneurs intending to set up Industries may submit the application, duly filled in along
with required documents , either to the State Level Nodal Agency or to the District Level Nodal
Agency depending upon the amount of investment proposed to be made in setting up the
Industries.
10.(1) Every entrepreneur shall furnish a self certification at the time of submitting the duly completed
application form to the Nodal Agency, undertaking that he would comply with the provisions of
applicable Acts and Rules or Orders or Instructions.
(2) Such undertaking shall be furnished in the prescribed format on a non-judicial stamp paper of
the value equivalent to a security bond or as fixed by the Government from time to time.
(3) All Departments or Authorities concerned shall accept the self certification for the purpose of
issuing the required clearances.
(4) Entrepreneurs who fails to comply with the undertaking as furnished in the self certification,
shall be liable to pay fine amounting to Rupees five Thousand for the first such offence and
rupees Ten Thousand for the second offence and if the offence is repeated thereafter such
entrepreneur shall be liable for legal action as specified under the relevant provisions of
applicable Acts and Rules or Orders or Instructions.
11.(1) Every Department or authority concerned, shall issue the required clearances after processing
the application as required under the applicable law within the specified time limit and incase
of failure to issue the required clearances within the specified time limit, such clearances shall
be deemed to have been issued and the entreprenures may proceed with the implementation
of the projects.
(2) The deemed approvals shall continue to be in force until the formal clearnce is issued by the
departments or authorities concerned.
(3) The Nodal Agency shall communicate in writing to the entreprenures allowing the deemed
approval as per the provision and a copy marked to the department or authority concerned.
(4) In the eventuality of delay which results in issue of deemed approval, the Heads of the
Departments or Authority shall be liable for imposition of penalty as prescribed.
12.(1) Inspections under the provisions of applicable acts and rules or orders or instructions by
different Authorities shall be conducted jointly with the office of the labour commissioner, chief
inspector of factories and boilers and Orissa State Pollution Control Board, once in a year and
such inspections shall be based on random selection and shall be organized in the manner as
may be prescribed.
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(2) Inspections against specific complaints may be conducted with authorization by the Heads of
the Departments and inspections in respect of pollution and safety aspects may be conducted
as required under the relevant Acts and Rules or Orders or Instructions.
13.
Government may, by notification in the official gazette make rules for effective implementation
of the provisions of this act.
14.
Government may, from time to time, issue policy directions as deemed necessary to the
clearance Authorities for the purpose of carrying out the objective of this Act and the concerned
clearance Authorities shall be bound to follows and act upon such direction.
CHAPTER -III
MISCELLANEOUS
15.
Government may, by notification, exempt any clearances from any of the provisions of this
act.
16.
Where an offence under this act has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or
that commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any Director,
Manager, Secretary or other officer authorized in that behalf of the company, such Director,
Manager, Secretary or such other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and
shall be liable to proceeded against and punished accordingly.
Explanation:- For the purposes of this section:(a)
"Company" means anybody corporate and includes a firm or other association of
individuals; and
(b)
'Director" in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm
17.
Save as otherwise provided in this act the provisions of this act shall have effect not withstanding
any thing in consistent therewith contained in any, other state law or rules or orders or
instructions for the time being in force or any custom or usage or any instruments having effect
by virtue of any such law.
18.
No suit or legal proceedings shall be instituted against, or damage claimed from the clearance
authorities or members or employees of such authorities for any thing, which is in good faith,
done or intended to be done, or for any order passed in good faith in pursuance of this act and
the rules framed there under.
19.
If any doubt or difficultie arises after the commencement of this act or otherwise, in giving
effect to the provisions of this act, the Government may, by order, do any thing not inconsistent
with the provisions of this act which appears to it to be necessary or expedient for the purpose
of removing the doubt or difficulty.
By the order of the Governor
D.K.Sahu
Secretary to Government
N.B:- This act has been published in the extra ordinary of the Orissa Gazette No. 1857 dated 31,
December 2004.
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STATE AGRICULTURE POLICY - 1996
CHAPTER I
Orissa is endowed with a wide range of fertile soil along with adequate rainfall and suitable
climate for agriculture. But it is yet to be fully utilised. Nearly 70% of the population in the State
depend on agriculture. Development in agriculture holds the key to total development of the State.
With this in view, the Government of Orissa has decided to give agriculture the status of industry. For
the first time in history, the Government has taken the revolutionary step of announcing a bold
Agricultural Policy which sets the agenda for growth.
The main objectives of this policy are as follows :
(a) To double the production of foodgrain and oil seed crops
(b) To enhance the status of agriculture from the present level of subsistence agriculture to
a profitable, commercial venture, so that the young persons can accept agriculture as a
means for self employment.
(c) To generate adequate employment opportunities
(d) To make agriculture the main route for poverty eradication
(e) To take the knowledge of modern farming system available at the door step of the farmers
(f) To adopt integrated programmes for problematic soils such as water logged areas, areas
with soil erosion, dry/rainfed areas, areas under shifting cultivation, waste lands, saline
and alkaline soil, etc.
(g) To create entrepreneurship in the field of agriculture
(h) To create skilled labourers for management of modern agriculture
(i) To help mechanisation of agriculture for increased productivity
(j) To establish Agro Based Industries and Food Processing Industries
(k) To be self-sufficient in the production of fruits, flowers, vegetables, potato, onion, milk,
egg, fish and meat.
(l) To increase areas under Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Cashew and other plantation crops
(m) To provide irrigation facilities to 50% of cultivable land through completion of incomplete
irrigation projects and promotion of individual and group enterprise.
(n) To take up extensive training in the field of agriculture and related activities
(o) To promote private enterprise in the marketing of agricultural produce
(p) To identify and promote thrust crops in the different agro-climatic zones of the State
(q) To re-orient agriculture towards export.
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CHAPTER II
Supply of improved and hybrid seeds to replace the existing traditional ones is considered a
very important intervention by the Government.
1. SEED
Paddy is the main crop of the State and is cultivated annually in 4.5 million hectares of land.
The seed replacement rate now stands at 2% of the requirement. During next five years it is targeted
to take this to 20%. During the same period supply of improved seeds for pulses and oil seeds will be
increased from the present level of 1% to 10%. A programme for supply of seeds during the next five
years is given below :
(In M.T.)
Year
High yielding
variety of
paddy seeds
Mung
Black
gram
1996-1997
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
16,100
26,850
36,500
43,000
53,600
200
840
1,120
1,610
2,000
200
650
900
1,150
1,900
Groundnut
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,500
7,100
Supply of all
varieties of
seeds will also
be increased
to 10%.
Seed production and supply will be executed through a three-tier system in which the Agriculture
University and the farmers will be equal partners. According to this strategy, the Orissa University of
Agriculture and Technology will be entrusted with the production of breeder seeds. The Government
farms as well as Orissa State Seeds Corporation will produce the foundation seeds ; and the Orissa
State Seeds Corporation will get foundation seeds converted to certified seeds involving registered
seed growers.
Besides this private agencies will also be involved in the production of Foundation seeds. In
appropriate cases, Government farms will be given on long-term lease for this purpose.
To ensure supply of certified seeds to the farmers, Orissa State Seeds Corporation will appoint
private wholesalers and retailers so as to make seeds available at least at Panchayat level.
At least one nursery for quality planting material in fruits will be established in each block.
Besides Government farms, registered private nurseries will also be encouraged for this purpose.
Each of these nurseries will be considered as an enterprise and will be entitled to receive subsidies
and other incentives as have been spelt out in the Chapter IV of the Policy.
Private enterprise will be encouraged to establish nurseries at Panchayat level for production
of high yielding variety vegetable seedlings. The programmes will be included under I.R.D.P./I.T.D.P.
2. FERTILIZER
To increase agricultural production, it is necessary that chemical fertilizer as well as organic
manure are used adequately and in a balanced manner. During next 5 years, use of chemical fertilizer
has been targeted to be increased to 100 Kgs. per hect. The appropriate ratio in the use of chemical
fertilizer (NPK) will be maintained alongwith the increased use. Supply of chemical fertilizer and
target for consumption per hect. during next 5 years has been kept at the following level :
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Year
Nitrogen
1996-1997
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
3,48,000
4,45,000
5,47,900
6,16,400
6.84,900
Phosphorous Potash
88,200
1,19,700
1,47,300
8,64,700
1,84,100
64,800
86,600
1,06,400
8,89,700
1,33,000
Total Target
(M.T.)
Kg./Ha.
5,01,000
6,51,300
8,01,600
9,01,800
10,02,000
50
65
80
90
100
For distribution of fertilizer, State Co-operative Institution will be used up to their capacity and
the private agencies will be fully encouraged to improve availability of fertilizers.
3. BIO-FERTILIZERS
Increased stress will be given for use of organic manure and bio-fertilisers. Women societies,
rural youth organisation, NGOs and other interested persons will be encouraged to produce biofertilizers and seeds for green manure and to propagate their use. In the fallow lands as well as in the
backyard of individuals, production of Dhanicha seeds will be encouraged.
4. SOIL TESTING
Soil testing and use of fertilizer according to the need of the soil will be stressed and arrangements
will be made for supply of Soil Health Card to each farmer. To achieve this programme, every year
3,00,000 cards will be issued after necessary tests.
5. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
Timely agricultural operation is the key to increased productivity in agriculture. For this, increased
use of agricultural implements has been stressed. For timely land preparation, power tiller, tool bar,
hand operated transplanters, threshers, weeders, seed drills and other required implements will be
promoted. Required demonstration and training will be organised to promote increased use of such
machinery, tools and implements.
While OUAT/CRRI/RRL will be encouraged for taking up R. & D. on agricultural implements,
mass production of agricultural implements will be promoted through private sector. At least one
implement factory will be established in each district keeping in view the requirement of the local
area. To make available agricultural implements to the farmers, private trade channel will be
established. Agro-Industries Corporation will appoint private dealers in the villages for the purpose.
At least one Agro-Service Centre through private enterprise will be established in each Block and for
such enterprise subsidy and grant as indicated in Chapter IV will be allowed.
A Board will be constituted to provide a forum for interaction among R. & D. institutions, producers
and users of agricultural implements.
Government of India provides subsidy on sale of different implements relating to different crops.
During 1995-96 the sale of agriculture implements is expected to be worth Rs. 7 crores. During the
next five years the following target has been fixed for sale of agricultural implements:
Year
Amount
1996-1997
Rs. 10.00 crores
1997-1998
Rs. 17.00 crores
1998-1999
Rs. 26.00 crores
1999-2000
Rs. 37.00 crores
2000-2001
Rs. 50.00 crores
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Besides, a target for selling 5,000 Power Tillers of different configurations has been set every
year.
6. COMMERCIAL CROP
Commercial Crop (Sugarcane, Jute, Mesta, Cotton, Soybean, Groundnut, Potato, Chilly, Onion,
etc.) will get much more attention than it is receiving today. Production of paddy and other foodgrains
will be taken up in appropriate land and their productivity will be doubled. In low rainfed areas such
as Kalahandi, Koraput, Bolangir, Nawarangpur, Rayagada etc. cotton cultivation will be encouraged.
In the coastal districts river bed potato cultivation will be encouraged by using true potato seeds and
other improved planting material. During the next 3 years the production of potato will be taken to the
level of 4,00,000 tons. so as to make the State self-sufficient in potato. Management of cold storages
will be privatised. Steps will be taken to increase cotton cultivation to cover 2,00,000 hectares during
the next 5 years. This will be achieved through organising Cotton Grower s Societies as well as
through the assistance of Cotton Corporation of India and Private Mills and Exporters.
Through private enterprise Sugar Industry will be established and sugarcane production will be
increased. Steps will be taken to cover at least 1,50,000 hectares of land under sugarcane during
the next 5 years which can feed 20 sugar industries. Soyabean will be promoted in the districts of
Kalahandi and Koraput, Maize in Nawarangpur and Gajapati districts. Other cash crops will be
promoted as will be decided through R. & D.
Introduction of fruits will be a major thrust area. Mango, Orange, Lemon, Ber, Sapota, Litchi,
Guava, Coconut, Banana, pine-apple etc. will be promoted. The target for these horticultural species
will be as follows :
Year
Hectare
1996-1997
35,000
1997-1998
50,000
1998-1999
75,000
1999-2000
1,00,000
2000-2001
1,65,000
Around each city and town vegetable production will be given importance. Production of highyielding varieties of seeds and seedlings will be encouraged through private enterprise.
7. RECLAMATION OF PROBLEMATIC SOIL
About 3,00,000 hectares of agricultural land is remaining water logged due to drainage difficulties.
Through co-operative societies pisciculture will be promoted in such lands. Salinity has developed
over 4,00,000 hectares of land. There has been land erosion in 5,00,000 hectares of land due to
shifting cultivation. Due to soil erosion another 26,00,000 hectares of land is not able to achieve full
productivity. To make such land productive, there is need for extensive investment for which special
projects will be prepared and funds raised from World Bank and other foreign financing institutions.
Eventhough there is adequate rainfall, drought conditions develop in rainfed areas due to their
low retention capacity. Watershed Development Approach will be adopted in those areas. During the
9th plan period a target has been fixed to bring 2 million hects. of land under such programmes
which is five times bigger than the programme during 8th plan period. Each watershed covering
about 1,000 hectares will be taken up for integrated treatment which will include low cost soil
conservation measures, dry-land horticulture etc. Besides, upgradation of cattle population, increase
in milk production, production of small animals and birds, beekeeping, small business etc. will be
undertaken. Such programmes will be implemented not only through Governmental Organisation
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but also through Voluntary Organisations, Farmers Organisations etc. If necessary, international
funding will be resorted to for this purpose.
8. ORGANIC FARMING
In tribal areas there has been a tradition of using organic manure in their farming operations.
This can be taken as per advantage of and through proper training, different vegetables crops can
be produced through organic farming and exported to foreign countries, since there is a great demand
for such produce. This kind of enterprise could be made export oriented and all the incentives would
be given to such enterprises as given in Chapter IV.
9. AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Presently the work of agricultural extension is limited to giving advice to farmers. Keeping in
view the new Agricultural Policy and its requirement, the agricultural extension will be re-oriented to
help farmers and solve their problems. At the level of Block, District and State, agriculture scientists
will hold discussions with farmers on a variety of subjects such as integrated post management,
water management etc. The electronic media will also be effectively utilised for dissemination of new
technology. New methods of scientific management such as seed treatment, water management,
post harvest technology etc. will be propagated through video cassettes, booklets, pamphlets, monthly
magazines etc. Necessary logistical support will be provided to the scientists of the university and
research institutions if necessary through hired transport. In every district there will be a Krishi Vigyan
Kendra, so as to help transfer of knowledge from lab to land.
10. CREDIT
The State 1995 policy on exemption of interest against repayment of agricultural loan has
helped the farmers and they have taken keen interest in repaying the loan. Besides Co-operative
Banks, Commercial Banks will be involved in short term agricultural loan and medium term agricultural
loan. The State Co-operative Bank has targeted to finance Rs. 150 crores during 1995-96 which is
double that of last year. The effort of the Government will be to increase this rate of growth. There are
approved schemes of NABARD through which medium term loan for agriculture can be availed.
These are floriculture, fruit plantation, irrigation projects, farm mechanisation units etc. For such
projects commercial banks as well as State Co-operative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank
can take up financing. In eligible cases they will be through I.R.D.P. Programmes. Farmer s
Organisations will also be promoted for channelising credit.
11. MARKETING SUPPORT
Without proper marketing channel for the agricultural produce, farmers cannot get a remunerative
return for their produce. In this venture private enterprise will play a major role through contract
farming for which a favourable atmosphere will be created. APICOL will provide necessary escort
service to such ventures.
Besides, the Government will also take steps for infrastructure development for marketing of
agriculture produce. Market Yards (Mandi) will be established keeping in view different crop
concentration. Besides, threshing floor godown and other related infrastructure will be created through
IRDP infrastructure and J.R.Y. funds. Fifty-eight market yards will be established in the State.
The Government has embarked on a programme to link all Panchayat headquarters with Block
headquarters through all-weather roads. This programme will also cater to the needs of linking factories
and market yards with the fields for easy transportation.
(* See Chapter IV)
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Cold storages will be established for potato and vegetable growers. The estimated demand for
which is 3,00,000 mts. in the State. These cold storages will be promoted through private enterprise
and subsidies and incentives will be provided as per Chapter IV.
For keeping onion, low cost storage buildings will be constructed through D.R.D.A./I.T.D.A. etc.
and such storage godowns will be let out to onion growers. Subsidies are also available for such
godown by private enterprise as given in Chapter IV.
12. IRRIGATION
Government has a firm programme for bringing at least 50% of agricultural land under assured
irrigation. Government has already prepared a programme for providing irrigation facilities to 12,00,000
hectares of agricultural land as follows :
1. Major and Medium Irrigation Project
..
5.30 Lakh hectares
2. Utilisation of Ground Water
(Dug-well, Shallow Tube-wells etc.)
..
1.30 Lakh hectares
3. Minor Irrigation (Flow and light)
..
3.00 Lakh hectares
4. Water Harvest Operation etc.
..
2.00 Lakh hectares
Total :
11.60 Lakh hectares
This programme will be taken up through World Bank and (OWRCP) for Rs. 14,000 crores as
well as loan from different financing institutions so that unfinished irrigation projects are completed
within time. Private irrigation points will also receive special encouragement.
Eventhough irrigation facilities have been created over 10 lakhs hectare of land through major
and medium irrigations projects, water does not reach the entire ayacut due to lack of canal
maintenance and defective management. Some of the irrigation channels are in a neglected condition.
This has resulted in poor performance of the assets created at huge expense. Such a state of affairs
has made the projects undependable for supply of irrigation water according to the need of the
farmer. To take care of such problems Pani Panchayat of farmers are going to be involved in the
management of the irrigated projects and its upkeep in the OWRCP. In the first phase, on experimental
basis Aunli, Derjang, Ghodahad and Rushikulya Irrigation Projects have been taken up. To implement
this programme Government has taken steps for organising Water User Associations (Pani
Panchayats) N.G.Os. are also being involved in the work. These Water Users Associations will
distribute water, collect water tax and manage the channels and distributaries.
For every major and medium irrigation project a long term irrigation schedule will be prepared.
13. CROP INSURANCE
Presently Paddy, Groundnut and Mustard crop have been included in the crop insurance scheme.
Through this only 1,40,000 farmers are benefited. In a phase manner Sugarcane, Cotton, Tobacco,
Jute, Black gram, Mung, Arhar, Horse gram, Sunflower, Soyabean, Til, Niger, Safflower and Maize
will be included within the scheme of crop insurance. Crop-specific Group Insurance Schemes will
be drawn up. At least 15,00,000 farmers will be brought under the fold of crop insurance and for this
required consciousness will be developed amongst the farmers. The unit for insurance will be the
Panchayat.
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CHAPTER III
1. STATE FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Though the State of Orissa has immense fisheries potential steps have not been taken for its
full utilisation. 80% of the people of the State are habituated in eating fish. The State is endowed with
small/big ponds, small/medium and major reservoirs, a large coastal belt suitable for brackish water
aquaculture and deep-sea fishing. Hence it is felt necessary to formulate a fisheries policy for all out
development. This step would ensure a revolutionary change in fish production in the State. The aim
of the policy would be :
1. To increase fish production by following scientific method of culture,
2. To assist fishermen for more effective fishing,
3. To speed-up fishing operations in the deep-sea,
4. To impart technology both for culture and capture for fishermen and fish farmers,
5. To establish fish feed mills required for culture of fish and prawn.
2. INLAND FISHERIES
In the State of Orissa there are small and big ponds extending to 79,000 ha. and small/medium,
major reservoirs having area of 2,56,000 ha. Scientific pisciculture has been taken up in 40,149 ha.
of ponds so far. The present production of fresh water fish is 1,19,000 Mts. The following steps are to
be initiated to increase this production to 2.07 lakh Mts. by 2001 A.D. :
(a) With the assistance from the World Bank the production of fish would be organised
scientifically in 79 small and medium reservoirs which would extend benefit to 3,000
fishermen families and would have additional production of 32,000 Mts. of fish ;
(b) Renovation of 25,000 ha. of small water bodies would be taken up for pisciculture out of
total resources of 39,000 ha. through FFDA. At a minimum rate of production of two tons
per ha. there would be additional production of 50,000 Mts. of fish by 2000 A.D. This
scheme would extend benefit to 20,000 to 25,000 fish farmers ;
(c) In the major reservoirs, like Hirakud, Rengali and Kolab and 79 reservoirs covered under
World Bank, steps should be taken to release advanced fingerlings @ 1,500 per ha.
(More than 4 size) as a result of which the production of fish in the State would be
substantially increased ;
(d) The water-logged areas in our State has been estimated to be around 3 lakhs ha. Through
the help of Fish Farmers Development Agency, 2000 ha. per year would be developed
under pisciculture ponds out of which the fish production would be 10,000 Mts.
3. FRESH WATER PRAWN CULTURE
Fresh water prawn is a prominent foreign exchange earner. In our State fresh water prawn is
being cultured with Indian major carp in more than 1,000 pisciculture ponds which extends benefit to
more than 2,000 beneficiaries. To speed up this process of production of fresh water prawn juveniles,
hatcheries will be established in the next 5 years. This would ensure a production of 20 crores prawn
juveniles in a year. The coverage of the area would be through individual entrepreneurs to an extent
of 25% and I.R.D.P. beneficiaries to an extent of 75%.
4. BRACKISH WATER SHRIMP FARMING
At present 10,096 ha. of brackish water land has been put to shrimp culture out of surveyed
area of 31,600 ha. which produces 6,500 Mts. of exportable shrimp. It has been targeted that by
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2001 A.D. there would be additional production of 9,460 Mts. By now 8 shrimp hatcheries have been
established in the State through public and private sector and by 2001 A.D. it has been decided to
set up another 20 hatcheries. It has been estimated that by 2001 A.D. there would be production of
80 crores of shrimp seed in the State. To speed up this process three projects are being set up at
Jagatjore-Banapada in the district of Kendrapara and Bideipur and Narendrapur in the district of
Bhadrak with the assistance of the World Bank at an estimated cost of Rs. 100 crores. This project
will benefit 1,300 small and marginal farmers and 30 medium entrepreneurs. After completion of
these projects, an additional production of 1,600 Mts. of shrimp would be achieved which would earn
foreign exchange of Rs. 60 to 70 crores per annum.
With the assistance from World Bank, ice plants, shrimp processing plants and shrimp feed
plants would be set up through the help of private entrepreneurs, in addition to hatcheries.
While extending shrimp farm projects special attention would be given to environmental
protection.
5. MARINE FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT
From the off-shore and in-shore waters of 480 Kms. of coast-line of the State, at present 1,15,000
Mts. fish is being caught with the help of traditional and mechanised boats. By 2001 A. D. it has been
targeted to increase this production to 2,60,000 mts. To achieve this goal, it has been proposed to
establish another 11fish landing centres within next 5 years in addition to 10 fish landing centres
already established in the State.
In addition to this, with the assistance from the Government of India, schemes like subsidy for
fishing vessels, low cost house for fishermen, accident insurance scheme for fishermen and savings
cum-relief for fishermen would also be continued. Steps would be taken to convert traditional boats
into mechanised boats.
6. OTHER PROGRAMMES
1.
Fishes growing in rivers, lakes and reservoirs do breed spontaneously in some of them.
Steps would be taken to declare such breeding grounds as sanctuary, which would help
to increase fish production in the water bodies.
2.
For benefit of the fishermen communities, the Orissa Marine Fishermen Co-operative
Federation has been registered at the State level. There are 72,710 members in 410
Primary Fishermen Co-operative Societies. Through the help of the Federation, subsidised
assistance would be extended to fishermen for obtaining nets, traditional crafts and
mechanised boats. This would increase fish production in the State. Steps will also be
taken to revive 225 PFCS in the State.
3.
With the foreign aid there is proposal to take up Oyste culture in the State
4.
For all out development of Chilka lake, a project report has been finalised to avail foreign
aid and assistance from finance commission to a tune of Rs. 27 crores. This would ensure
balancing of interaction in between the sea and Chilka lake waters and would help in
increasing fish production in Chilka.
5.
To promote pearl culture in the State, steps would be taken to motivate entrepreneurs to
set up such projects.
7. ANIMAL RESOURCES AND DAIRY DEVELOPMENT
Extensive steps are going to be taken to attract more and more farmers living in the rural areas
towards cattle development and milk production based on the historical and traditional heritage in
our State. Intensive programmes on a massive scale will be taken up to bring the State at par with
the other developed States in the country in production of meat, egg, milk and milk products.
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At present, out of 30 districts in Orissa encouragement on different aspects are being extended
to the milk producers in this regard by way of formation of Milk Producer s Co-operative Societies in
14 districts through OMFED and in 2 districts through Indo-Swiss Project. Apart from this in the
remaining 14 districts of the State, the farmers are being provided assistance in the field of artificial
insemination, fodder cultivation, collection and processing of milk as well as marketing through
Integrated Dairy Development Projects.
8. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION PROGRAMME
Extensive artificial insemination programme will be taken up to increase the milk production by
producing more high yielding milch cows in the State. The target of artificial insemination will be
enhanced to 15 lakhs per year during coming 5 years as against the target of 7 lakhs fixed for the
year 1995-96. Thus during this period, about 24 lakhs Mts. of milk per year can be produced through
the cross-bred cows and improved variety of buffaloes through 60 lakhs artificial insemination. Crossbreed female calves in private sector will also be encouraged to create more number of high yielding
milch cows.
9. OMFED
The principal object of the Operation Flood Scheme is to organise Milk Co-operative Societies
in the rural areas on the line of Anand pattern. Till now 71,061 number of milk producers have been
included as members in 864 Milk Producers Co-operative Societies, formed in 70 Panchayat Samities
out of 113 Panchayat Samities of the undivided 5 districts of Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Puri and
Sambalpur which have been brought under the OMFED programme.
It is also aimed to increase the number of these societies to 1600 during the coming 5 years so
that all the Panchayat Samities in these districts can be brought under the OMFED Programme and
the number of the milk producer s membership will be increased to 1.10 lakhs.
With the increased marketing of milk the number and capacity of milk chilling and milk processing
plants will be raised simultaneously. At present there are 12 milk chilling plants with 66.30 thousand
litre capacity in these areas. The number of such plants during next 5 years will be increased to 20.
Similarly, there are 5 milk processing plants at present with a capacity of 1,35,000 litres per day. This
number will be increased to 7 to process 3 lakhs litres of milk per day. Keeping in view the demand
of milk and milk products in the industrial belt of the State, the production and marketing of milk and
different milk products will be enhanced. At present milk is collected from the rural areas through
OMFED and distributed in the urban areas. The milk producing farmers of the rural areas are earning
about Rs. 25 crores annually from the above sources.
10. WOMEN DAIRY PROJECT
The Women Dairy Development Poject has been started in the undivided district of Sambalpur
with the Central assistance from Child and Women Welfare Deptt. of Government of India.This
project will be started in undivided districts of Cuttack, Puri and Dhenkanal from the financial year of
1996-97. About 40 thousand rural women will be benefited through 500 Women Primary Milk
Producers Co-operative Societies during the next 3 years through such societies. About 40 thousand
litres of milk has been targeted to be collected daily through these societies.
To test the milk so collected, about 1,000 Women Secretaries of the Women Primary Milk
Producer s Societies will be appointed. The facilities to encourage the women beneficiaries will be
obtained from this project are detailed in Chapter IV.
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11. NON-OPERATION FLOOD PROJECT
In 16 non-operation flood districts of the State, there exist 12 Districts Co-operative Milk
Producer s Co-operative Societies. There are 225 primary milk production Co-operative societies
under the above district level societies. About 18,000 lts. of milk is collected daily through 375 Cooperative Societies in 225 identified milk cluster areas. The milk production will be enhanced during
next 5 years in these areas and the quantity of surplus collection will be increased to 80,000 lts.
12. INTEGRATED DAIRY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Integrated Dairy Development Project Phase-I has been implemented in the undivided
districts of Koraput, Kalahandi and Phulbnani with the Central assistance from the financial year
1993-94. In the 2nd phase, the above project has been implemented in the district of Sundargarh
and in undivided districts of Balasore and Mayurbhanj. The milk producing farmers of the villages on
both the sides of identified milk route of the above districts are helped through the Primary Milk
Producer s Co-operative Societies by introducing artificial insemination, collection, processing and
chilling for onward marketing of milk. Till 1996-97 a total investment of Rs. 11 crores has been
programmed in such Dairy Development Project.
13. POULTRY DEVELOPMENT AND MEAT PRODUCTION
In general the inhabitants of Orissa are non-vegetarians. Therefore the demand for egg and
meat is increasing day by day. The production of egg and meat in the State has been increased
during 1995-96 to 595 million and 32 thousand Mts. respectively. More stress has been given in the
State to double the production of egg and broiler birds. It is envisaged to encourage the interested
youth and women folk in this venture through training and bank loan with subsidy. It has been
programmed in the next 5 years to establish a minimum of 10 meat processing plants in urban areas
under private sector and these will be entitled to the incentives detailed in Chapter IV.
CHAPTER IV
In order to give agriculture status of industry, the following incentives are announced :
1. APICOL
Just as IPICOL has been formed for promotion of industries a new Corporation in the name of
APICOL (Agricultural Promotion & Investment Corporation of Orissa Ltd) has been formed with the
intention of bringing enterprise into agriculture. This Corporation would provide necessary information
regarding the scope of commercial and export oriented agriculture in the State of Orissa. It will
formulate schemes for bankable projects, identify entrepreneurs, guide and train them. It will provide
escort services to houses engaged in agri-business. It will provide the incentives under the Agricultural
Policy for Agro-industries and food processing industries for which it will be the nodal agency.
2. RESTRUCTURING OF THE ADMINISTRATION
In order to identify Agro-entrepreneurs, counsel them and train them, there will be agricultural
assistance centres in each Block. These centres will provide technical guidance to entrepreneurs in
commercial agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, milk production, meat and egg production, fish
production, etc. The senior-most officer of the Agriculture Department would be in-charge of this
centre and in order to provide full package of assistance from under one roof, the Block Development
Officer (B.D.O.) would be declared as the leader of the team. The B. D. O. will be an officer of the
rank of junior class - I and he will be drawn from various services based on the merit and suitability of
the officer.
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3. CAPITAL INVESTMENT SUBSIDY
Capital investment subsidy @ 20 % of the fixed capital (excluding the cost of the land) subject
to a limit of Rs. 20 lakhs would be available for all the activities mentioned in Annexure (list of
projects).
4. SALES TAX EXEMPTION
(a) Sales tax will be exempted from all the non-power operated agricultural implements and
will be limited to 4 % for all the power operated implements, equipments and machineries.
(b) Sales tax will be exempted from truthfully labelled seeds of groundnut and soyabean sold
through the Orissa State Seeds Corporation.
(c) Sales tax will be limited to 2 % on all the notified bio-fertilisers.
(d) Sales tax will be limited to 4 % on all the pump sets up to 5 HP.
5. TRANSPORT SUBSIDY
A transport subsidy of Rs. 100.00 per ton would be available on fertilisers and bio-fertilisers
sold in tribal sub-plan areas. This will be administered through the fertiliser manufacturers.
6. SUBSIDY ON POWER TILLER
A subsidy of 10 % will be available on the cost of power tillers.
7. SUBSIDY ON AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
A subsidy of 50 % will be allowed on notified agricultural implements subject to a ceiling of
Rs. 1,500.00. In case of power operated groundnut decorticator, etc. The ceiling would be Rs. 2,000.00.
8. SUBSIDY ON SPRINKLERS AND DRIP IRRIGATION
A subsidy of 15 % will be available on sprinklers and drip irrigation sets over and above the
subsidy available from Government of India.
9. STAMP DUTY CONCESSION
No stamp duty will be applicable on Government land to be transferred to APICOL. A stamp
duty of 5 % will be charged in case of land and other immovable property transferred by APICOL to
entrepreneurs.
10. PRODUCTION INCENTIVES
Production incentive would be available to farmers who produce certified seeds duly certified
by the Orissa State Seeds Certification Agency at the following rates :
Oil seeds
..
Rs. 200/ Per Qtl.
Pulses
..
Rs. 200/ Per Qtl.
11. SUBSIDY ON PRIVATE IRRIGATION PROJECTS
A subsidy of 50 % of the project cost limited to Rs. 50,000.00 will be available to lift irrigation
points (flow and sub-soil) set up by farmers.
12. FELICITATION TO FARMERS
Farmers will receive due recognition in society and the successful ones will be felicitated.
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13. TRAINING
In order to prepare entrepreneurs in commercial agriculture with modern technology, a widespread training programme will be organised at Block level through the Agricultural Assistance Centres.
Technical man-power in agriculture will be built through rural I.T.Is.
14. MODEL AGRICULTURAL FARMS
The Government agricultural farms will be converted into model farms which will convey the
latest technology in agriculture. Reputed firms within the country and abroad will be allowed to form
joint ventures with APICOL to set up such model farms for which Government farms will be made
available in suitable cases.
15. GOVERNMENT COLD STORAGE
Government cold storages will be made available to entrepreneurs on long term lease.
16. GRAIN PRESERVATION
A lot of food grains are being wasted for want of preservation facilities and processing techniques.
Widespread training will be imparted to farmers in these technologies. Incentives would be offered
for conversion of hullers to modern shellers.
17. GERM PLASM BANK
A Germ Plasm Bank will be set up in the Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology in order
to scientifically preserve the Germ Plasm of important species.
18. ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE NATIONAL HORTICULTURE BOARD
The National Horticulture Board provides the following incentives for vegetable and food
production on co-operative basis or through a company.
(a) Collection centres for fruits and vegetables
(b) Testing laboratory for fruits and vegetables
(c) Cold storage
(d) Refrigerated van
(e) Establishment of retail outlets
(f) Equipments for marketing, etc.
This assistance can be up to Rs. 1 crore by way of soft loan at 4% interest.
19. HELP THROUGH COCONUT DEVELOPMENT BOARD
To establish improved variety of coconut plantation Coconut Development Board of Government
of India allows a grant of Rs. 6,000.00 per hectare. The minimum size of the orchard will be 0.10
hectare and the maximum size will be 2 hectare for purposes of subsidy.
20. ASSISTANCE THROUGH POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMMES
Agriculture will receive priority in poverty alleviation programmes. Plantation of fruit bearing
trees will be taken up in large areas under the Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS). The I.R.D.P.,
the Special Women Development programme, the beneficiary oriented schemes for Schedule Castes/
Schedule Tribes under I.T.D.P. and through Orissa S.C., S.T. Development Finance Corporation will
all be utilised for promoting agricultural enterprise. Agro Service Centres with tractor, power tiller,
agricultural implements, water lifting devices, etc. for custom hiring will be promoted under various
beneficiary oriented schemes which will attract subsidy (25%, 33% or 50%) as applicable under the
various schemes.
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21. ASSISTANCE THROUGH WOMEN DAIRY PROJECTS
This project is now in operation in the undivided district of Sambalpur and will be extended to
the undivided districts of Cuttack, Puri and Dhenkanal. The highlights of the project are
(a) Incentives for establishing Women Dairy Co-operative Society :
* Milk testing equipments.
* Managerial and operational assistance.
* First aid box, travis and medicines.
* Instrument required for artificial insemination.
* Milk cans.
* Manually operated chaff cutter.
(b) Incentives to individual members :
* Subsidy on balanced cattle feed and urea treated straw.
* De-worming medicines and vaccination.
* Subsidy on cattle insurance
* Financial help on fodder cultivation.
(c) Training for management committee members of co-operative societies, first-aid workers,
milk tester. A.I. workers, secretaries, women extension workers and Instructors.
(d) Financial assistance of Rs. 2500.00 will be given for successful embryo transfer and Rs.
500.00 for the up-keep of the calf born out of this transfer.
(e) Financial incentives for organising animal treatment camps and artificial insemination.
22. RULES
For implementing the aforesaid definite rules and guideline will be prepared. These rules and
guidelines under the Agricultural Policy will come into force from the date of its publication and
remain unchanged until further orders. Whenever necessary the policy can be amended.
ANNEXURE
LIST OF PROJECTS
1. COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE
(a) Commercial Fruit Cultivation.
(b) Commercial Meat, Egg and Fish Production.
(c) Plantation Crops like Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Coco, Cashew and Oil Palm.
(d) Commercial Calf-rearing Centre.
(e) Commercial Goat-rearing Centre.
(f) Export Oriented Agriculture and Horticulture.
(g) Foundation Seed Production.
(h) Planting Material & Graft through Registered Nursery.
(i) Fresh Water Pearl Culture.
(j) Oyster Farming.
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2. AGRO-BASED INDUSTRY
(a) Cattle & Poultry Feed Processing Plant.
(b) Particle Board from Rice Husk.
(c) Bagass based printing and writing paper production Unit.
(d) Medium Density Fibre Board Manufacturing.
(e) Manufacture of Duplex Board and Craft Paper utilising Crop Residues.
(f) Palm Oil Mill.
(g) Integrated Maize Processing Plant.
(h) Cashew Processing and other Cashewnut based Industries.
(i) Agro Service Centre.
3. FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
(a) Food Product based on Soyabean.
(b) Coconut based products.
(c) Dairy Farming and Milk Processing.
(d) Squash, Jam, Jelly, Pickle, etc. of different Fruits.
(e) Fruit Pulp.
(f) Chilly, Tomato based Industries.
(g) Dehydration and Canning of Vegetable.
(h) Frozen Fruits and Vegetable.
(i) Cultivation and Processing of Mushroom.
(j) Assorted Cold Storage for Preserving Fruits and Vegetable including Dehumidified
Godown.
(k) Mushroom Spawn Production Unit.
(l) Meat Processing Industries.
4. INDUSTRY BASED ON BIO-TECHNOLOGY
(a) Tissue Culture and Hybrid Seed Production Laboratory,
(b) Vermiculture.
5. MODERN FARMING TECHNIQUES
(a) Green House, Poly House, Glass House.
(b) Refrigerated Van.
* The list in the Annexure can be amended/modified from time to time depending on the changing
circumstance.
RULES FOR KRISHI SAHAYAK KENDRA
The State Agriculture Policy, 1996 envisages a Krishi Sahayak Kendra for every Block under
the charge of a Krishi Sahayak. As a first step, Krishi Sahayak Kendras will be opened at each
Subdivisional headquarters and would function in the office of the District Agriculture Officer who will
be the Krishi Sahayak. The jurisdiction of the Kendra will include the urban areas of the Subdivision
as well. The Government may by Notification, declare any office other than that of DAO as Krishi
Sahayak Kendra and specify its jurisdiction afresh.
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1. COMPOSITION
The Krishi Sahayak Kendra (KSK) shall consist of the following as Resource Persons :
(i) District Agriculture Officer.
(ii) Horticulturist.
(iii) Head of the local Regional Agriculture Research Station.
(iv)
Sub-divisional Veterinary Officer.
(v) District Fisheries Officer.
(vi) Lead Bank Officer/Lead Banker of the area nominated by the Collector.
(vii) Asst. Agricultural Engineer/Junior Agricultural Engineer.
2. MEETING
The Krishi Sahayak Kendra shall meet once a week from 10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. in the Krishi
Sahayak Kendra on a day to be decided by the Krishi Sahayak in consultation with the Resource
Persons.
3. FUNCTION
1. On the meeting day, all the resource persons will be available in the Krishi Sahayak Kendra
for counselling to the prospective entrepreneurs on agricultural projects suitable to the
area. In order to facilitate discussion, they shall keep a list of different project profiles,
supplied by the APICOL or obtained from other sources. These may be made available to
the prospective entrepreneurs.
2. Entrepreneurs have to fill up an application in prescribed form, obtainable from Krishi
Sahayak Kendra on payment of Rs. 100.00 each (Annexure I).
3. Wherever necessary, the Resource persons shall visit the proposed project site, conduct
soil testing etc. and formulate a project report for each entrepreneur.
4. Project Report would be prepared on the basis of the cost norms approved by NABARD
and within 15 days of application by the entrepreneur.
5. The Krishi Sahayk Kendra will assist preparation of project proposals upto Rs. 25 lakhs
excluding cost of land. Any proposal above Rs. 25 lakhs received at the Krishi Sahayak
Kendra should be recommended to the APICOL with its comments. APICOL would then
prepare the project report after due examination.
6. In appropriate cases, training programme will be organised by the Krishi Sahayak Kendra.
7. The project reports will be sponsored by the Krishi Sahayak to appropriate financing
institutions of the area.
8. All applications for capital investment subsidy will be received by the Krishi Sahayak and
processed for sanction by the appropriate authority under the Capital Investment Subsidy
Rules (APR-6).
9. All applications for private lift irrigation points will be processed and sanctioned by the
Kendra (APR-3).
10. The Kendra shall maintain a panel of executants for private Lift Irrigation Points after
assessing the capability and bonafides of the parties.
11. The Kendra will perform such other works as may be assigned to it from time to time.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY
OF ORISSA 1998
The Government of Orissa has recognized Electronics and Software as a thrust area and a
priority sector because of its great potential for employment and foreign exchange generation. Initial
steps have already been taken in the Industrial Policy, 1996 (IP) by announcing the following
measures:
1.0. Information Technology in IP 1996
1.01 The State Government would formulate a policy for establishment of new technical
institutions of good quality and standard in the private sector.
1.02 Computer training Institutions of high standard in the private sector would be encouraged.
1.03 A Technical University would be established in the State at the earliest.
1.04 Special efforts would be made to set up high quality training facilities in Computer Software.
1.05 Established Software training houses in the country would be encouraged to set up training
facilities in the State.
1.06 Electronic Hardware and Software Parks with dedicated Earth Station would be established.
1.07 The Orissa State Electronics Development Corporation (OSEDC) has been designated
as the nodal agency for promotion of electronic hardware and software industries in the
State.
1.08 A Software Division under this Corporation will be organised to attract and guide software
industries.
1.09 Electronic/Telecommunication (hardware & software) Industrial units are allowed
exemption/deferment of Sales Tax on machinery, spare parts, raw-materials, packaging
materials and finished products up to a limit of 250 % of the Fixed Capital Investment
within a specified number of years (at least 9 years).
1.10 Land at Bhubaneswar, including Chandaka Industrial Area would be allotted at Rs. 5
lakhs per acre. In other places, rates varying from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 2.25 lakhs per acre
are charged.
1.11 Electronic/Telecommunication (hardware & software) industrial units would be eligible for
incentives applicable to Zone-A, irrespective of their actual location.
1.12 Provision has been made for Venture Capital and Travel Assistance
1.13 In addition, all the other incentives applicable to general industries would also be available
to electronics (hardware & software) industries.
However, in order to bring about co-ordinated development in IT Sector, it is considered desirable
to announce a separate and integrated set of measures in the form of a Information Technology
Policy. These will apply together with the provisions under IP 1996 for the State.
2.0 Objective of the Policy
2.1 To accord primacy for the growth of Information Technology Industry in the State , to
accelerate the use of information technology at the Government level with a view to
providing better and expeditious services to the citizens of the State, to improve productivity
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and efficiency of Government services, to improve revenue and tax collections, to plug
leakages in revenue and tax collections, to hasten the process of decision making at the
Government level and provide an efficient and transparent tool for monitoring
implementation of various Government supported Programmes and Schemes.
2.2 To serve as an important tool to increase employment potential for the educated
unemployed in the State.
2.3
To enable the State and in particular Bhubaneswar, to develop as a destination of choice
for the Information Technology industries.
2.4
To enhance domestic and export earnings in the software and the hardware areas of the
Information Technology Industry.
2.5 To encourage and accelerate the use of Information Technology in Schools, Colleges
and educational institutions in the State in order to enable the youth of the State to acquire
necessary skills and knowledge in this important sector, which would make them highly
employable, both within the country and outside.
2.6 To provide an administrative framework for quick clearance of IT proposals by the
Government and regulatory authorities.
3.0 IT Policy Classified for Different Sectors
3.1 Information Technology Policy for the Government
3.1.1 The Government shall endeavour to use Information Technology in the process of
Governance to enhance productivity and efficiency and improve its response to its citizens.
3.1.2 The Government shall endeavour to have connectivity between all its offices within a
period of five years so that information and communication can flow through E-Mail, and
large scale use of computers, video conferencing facilities, etc. A Government network
spanning the entire State will be created for this purpose.
3.1.3 The Government shall endeavour to put in place training programme to enable Government
employees to use Information Technology to enhance productivity within five years. This
training programme will be repeated at periodic intervals for giving insight to technological
upgradation and also for new employees. Services of OCAC will be utilised for training
public servants, teachers and other professionals.
3.1.4 NIC will be requested to extend DISNIC to Block Level. It will assist in training of personnel
and computerisation in Government.
3.1.5 The Government shall endeavour to computerise collection of Government revenue within
a period of five years.
3.1.6 With a view to providing better and expeditious services to the citizens of the State as well
as others, Government activities in sectors like land registration, land records and licensing,
etc. will be computerised.
3.1.7 Employees in the public services and public sector undertakings will be given advances
for purchase of computers and related equipment.
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3.2.0 Information technologhy in the Educational Sector
(a)
The use of Information Technology in Schools, Colleges and educational institutions shall
be accelerated.
(b) The Government shall, with the help of the Industry, start a training programme for School
and College teachers to help them use Information Technology in the teaching process.
(c) At the School level, children would be taught to use computers. At the College level, the
students will be provided facilities to take a three months course in the use of Information
Technology and in working on computers. The Government shall endeavour to increase
the number of College students who specialise in the Information Technology to meet the
needs of the Information Technology Industry both for exports and for the domestic market.
The syllabi for specialisation in computer education would be reconfigured with the help
of Industry to make it more relevant.
(d)
At the beginning, selected schools would be chosen. Each of these schools would have a
computer laboratory and children would be given hands-on training in computers. Private
participation in School Computer Education will be encouraged. For this purpose,
companies would be invited to set up these centres with CD-ROM library and interactive
teaching facilities which would be named after them. The number of such schools would
be increased in a phased manner.
(e)
The above schools would be given Internet connectivity through the VSNL or the STP or
ERNET at a concessional rate.
(f)
School Teachers from all over Orissa would be required to undergo a three day computer
awareness programme every year. In this programme, they would be taught how to use
computer and how to use a computer to educate children. This training programme would
be a continuous programme with more and more teachers getting trained progressively.
(g)
To popularise progressive use of computers, sales tax and octroi on IT related equipment
would be rationalised. Banks would be requested to frame special schemes to finance
such purchase at concessional rates of interest.
IT training and education being generally expensive, State will make efforts to finance it
through loan stipend schemes or through Banks in collaboration with other financial
institutions.
(h)
Likewise selected Colleges would be provided a computer lab with a minimum of 16
computers and LAN systems. Each of these colleges would have Internet connectivity
given by VSNL/STP/ISP/ERNET at concessional costs. A special computer training fee
would be charged for this purpose. In due course, all college graduates would undergo a
three month course in the use of computers.
(i)
A Teacher s Training Programme would be initiated whereby college teachers would
undergo a one month training programme on computer teaching to enable them to teach
the students. Industry will be involved in designing the course curricula. This would also
include working on the Internet.
(j)
Separate provision in S & T Department budget will be made to fund training of teachers
through OCAC.
(k) The number of graduates in computer science and electronics would be increased so that
at least 1,000 engineering graduates in these courses would be available every year. The
course content for this would be configured along with industry.
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(l)
To give a push to computer based education and create excitement in the educational
circles, an Internet mela would be held in the selected schools and colleges all over
Orissa. A V-SAT and ten computers would be taken with presentation equipment to such
schools and colleges where a presentation would be made on the Internet. The network
would be kept for about two days to enable the students to work on the Internet for that
period of time.
3.2.1 All the polytechnics and the ITIs would be required to use Computer based educational
tools with facilities for training in CAD/CAM.
3.2.2 Typewriting institutes would be advised to start courses on word processing so that a
large body of people with computer based skills would be created at low cost. C-DAC
developed GIST Platform and ALP software in Oriya language will be utilised for training
in Oriya word processing.
3.2.3 An autonomous Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) would be set up at
Bhubaneswar. This would be funded by the State Government, the Union Government,
Foreign Foundations, IT industries, Non-Resident Indians and others. Besides regular
Bachelor and Master level course, the IIIT would conduct research in software engineering
and productivity and conduct short term courses for industry. All efforts shall be made to
make the IIIT an institute of excellence, which would not only be recognised in the country,
but also outside.
3.2.4 High End Training Institutions like Orissa Centre for IBM Software will be encouraged to
be set up both in public and private sector either singly or jointly by reputed IT Companies
and the Universities.
3.3. Information Technology Policy for the Industrial Sector
The term Information Technology Industry would mean and include computer software sector,
hardware sector and communication systems (Computers, computer peripherals and related
equipment).
3.3.01
Government will arrange to set up a dedicated Electronics Park in Bhubaneswar in the
1st phase. Thereafter, the Government will also set up Electronics Parks in other potential
locations including Rourkela, Berhampur and Sambalpur. These Electronics Parks shall
be reserved for the sole purpose of promoting and developing Information Technology
and hi-tech industries. These shall be provided with comprehensive Infrastructural facilities
inclusive of adequate power, water and telecommunication facilities and ready to occupy
wired accommodation. Adequate residential facilities will also be developed in or near the
Electronics Parks to provide campus accommodation to the professionals working in these
parks.
3.3.02 Land in Cuttack including Jagatpur, Rourkela including Kalunga industrial area and
Bhubaneswar including Chandaka industrial area will be made available at IP rates or Rs.
5 lakhs per acre whichever is lower.
3.3.03
Government will also provide facilities to Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd., Department of
Telecommunications and Software Technology Park of India to expand communication
links in the State and also provide all necessary infrastructure and other assistance to
private entrepreneurs who are desirous of establishing software technology parks in the
State.
3.3.04 The Orissa State Electronics Development Corporation as the Nodal Agency of the
Government will make block bookings for telecommunication connections in potential
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locations so that entrepreneurs who come forward to set up Information Technology
Industry can be sanctioned telecommunication facilities immediately on application.
3.3.05
Efforts will be made to improve air connectivity of Bhubaneswar with the Metropolitan
cities, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
3.3.06
With a view to drawing up a comprehensive action plan not only for development of
Information Technology Industry in the State but also for accelerated use of Information
Technology in various sectors of the economy, Government will constitute a special task
force comprising representatives of leading Information Technology Industries in the State
and the concerned Departments and agencies of the Government. The task force will
submit its detailed recommendations to the Government within a period of three months
on the following issues
(i)
To identify potential locations for establishment of additional electronic parks and software
technology parks in the State.
(ii)
To asses the requirement of man power for various categories during the 9th Plan period
and to suggest introduction of new courses both in the academic and training institutions
to cater to the man power requirements.
(iii) To examine the existing syllabi/curriculum in the academic and training institutions and
suggest modifications where required.
(iv)
To asses the need for establishment of new academic institutions/training institutions and
to identify the assistance and support that the Government will have to extend to encourage
establishment of such academic training institutions.
3.3.07 ISO 9,000 and Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Certification are the two most
recognised quality certification requirements insisted by the International Companies. In
order to ensure that Information Technology Industries in the State are in a position to
obtain these certifications without any difficulty, efforts would be made to establish an
organisation in Bhubaneswar, which will assist in getting such certification.
3.3.08 With more and more export oriented industries being established in the State, Government
of India would be requested to designate an officer in Bhubaneswar to grant necessary
clearances/approvals under the 100 % Export Oriented Units Scheme.
3.3.09 State Financial Institutions and Industrial Promotion Institutions of the State will formulate
a special package for providing financial assistance to the Information Technology Industry
in consultation with commercial banks, wherever required. This package shall have the
following features :
1.
Equity contribution in small and medium enterprises,
2.
Reduced margin money from the promoters,
3.
Reduced Interest rate,
4.
Seed Capital/Venture Capital assistance in deserving cases,
5.
Liberal norms for lending compared to other industries,
6.
Operation in a rented space should not be viewed as a negative factor,
3.3.10 If necessary, a separate cell will be opened in IPICOL/OSFC to speedily clear I.T. proposals
with relaxed norms.
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3.3.11
Software industries will be treated as Industrial (and not commercial) consumers and
electricity tariff applicable to the Industrial consumers will be levied on such industries.
These units shall be given power connection on priority basis.
3.3.12 Software Industries will be totally exempt from the provisions of the Pollution Control Act,
both in respect of air and water pollution.
3.3.13 Continuous uninterrupted and quality power supply being one of the prime requirements
for sustenance and growth of Information Technology Industries, these Industries would
be given priority in sanction and supply of power and would also be exempt from power
cuts, wherever possible, without any time limit.
3.3.14 All the incentives announced by the State Government for the Electronics Industries in
Industrial Policy of Orissa 1996 will be applicable to I.T. Industries.
3.3.15 Development of Telecom infrastructure for the I.T. sector will be regarded as a Service
Industry and this sector would be eligible for incentives applicable for I.T. Industries.
3.3.16 State Government will try to provide optical fibre network to the districts and below as a
part of National Information Infrastructure of Department of Electronics.
3.3.17
A venture capital fund of say Rs. 15 crores would be set up to fund software companies in
Orissa. Of this, 50 % would be contributed by SIDBI and 50 % by one or more Government
Corporations.
4.0 Administrative Set-up
4.1 Department of Science & Technology will attend to all governmental functions of Electronics
Hardware and Software related subjects. In appropriate cases, it will submit proposals to
State Level Nodal Committee set up under IP 1996.
4.2 A Directorate of Information Technology will also be created as the field unit of the
Department to implement Government decisions.
4.3 The OSEDC will be the Nodal Agency for development of Information Technology so that
a more focussed promotional effort can be mounted. It will be funded and entrusted with
the job of creation of infrastructure, technology parks, communication network and private
STP s., etc. for the IT Sector, and also creation of employment potential.
4.4
A State Level Co-ordination Committee will be set up to bring together and encourage IT
training institutions. It will ensure maintenance of standards and quality in training
institutions.
4.5
A special cell will be created for maintaining data bases about the computer educated
persons in the State and possible employers, both within the country and outside, so that
match making can be made between the employer and the unemployed.
4.5.1 Efforts will also be made to disseminate information relating to opportunities of employment
in foreign countries. To facilitate such employment, a finishing school providing proficiency
in foreign languages and personality development will be opened in an IT Training
Institution.
4.5.2 To facilitate NRI/NRO investments, an NRI Guidance Bureau will be opened to advise on
legal/financial and procedural matters and provide information as required.
4.6
A campaign about facilities available in Bhubaneswar and other places in the State will be
launched to attract large IT House both national and international to set up their facilities
in the State.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY - 2004
1.
VISION
The Government of Orissa will strive to develop a well planned, robust and futuristic IT
architecture in the State which will bring about positive changes in all walks of life and society,
resulting in ease and convenience in transaction, augmenting employment opportunities to the
educated youth and ushering higher economic growth in a definite time frame. Government will help
IT reach the common citizen so as to narrow down the Digital Divide. Widespread applications of IT
would establish a system where the citizens will receive good governance ensuring speed of decisions
from a transparent Government through an effective e-Governance System. It will offer a hassle
free, business-friendly environment to the ICT entrepreneurs by framing an attractive policy package
and financial incentives. It will be the endeavour to attract investments from outside into the State. A
detailed document on the IT Vision of the State is available at http://www.utkal.ernet.in/itvision.
2.
OBJECTIVES
The Policy will provide :
Inexpensive access to Information
Transparency in governance practice
Doorstep delivery of host of services
Increased employment
High export turnover and economic growth
3.
AGENCIES
State Information Technology Services Board (SITSB) has been constituted to oversee the
ICT sector in the State. This is the apex policy making body.
Department of Information Technology will be the administrative department in Government
of Orissa in the matters of IT, ITES and Communication.
Orissa Computer Application Centre (OCAC) has been designated as the Directorate of the
Information Technology Department. It will coordinate and implement the ICT Policy and power
the growth of IT in Government and semi-government sectors.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Bhubaneswar under the Ministry of Information
Technology and Communication, Government of India is responsible for promotion of Export
Oriented IT Units in the State.
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4.
STRATEGIES
4.1
E-Governance
4.1.1 E-readiness in Government
Government is convinced that the gap between the rich and the poor, between the more
developed and the less developed, between the urban and rural population can be bridged by
empowering the less privileged sections of society by providing equality of opportunity to access
information and services. To this end, Government procedures in all Departments shall be reengineered to use the ICT tools for attaining speed, transparency and effectiveness in implementing
Government decisions and reaching them to the people. All the Departments and important
administrative set-ups of the Government shall be connected to the Secretariat Local Area Network
(LAN). Computerisation of District and field level offices of all Departments shall be taken up
expeditiously.
Departments connected with important public services and utilities shall be automated in their
functioning and suitable public interface will be designed to provide the services.
4.1.2 Access to Information
Government information such as various Cabinet Decisions, Forms, Procedures, Programs,
Projects, Schemes, Tenders, Quotation Calls, Notice etc will be displayed in the State Portal for
reference and use by the public. Designated Information Officers in individual Departments and
offices shall be responsible to provide all information needs to the Government and public.
4.1 .3 Citizen Services
Various citizen services such as Payment of Utility Bills like Electricity Bills, Water & Sewerage
Bills, Telephone Bills, Holding Tax, Filing CST Returns, Exam Fees for School Final, Exam Fees for
JEEs, Filing IT Returns, Registration of birth and death and getting related certificates, getting various
permits and licenses, downloading of Forms and Government Orders etc will be designed to be
made available to the public through State Government Portal. These services will be available to
the public from the information kiosks.
4.2
Human Resource Development
4.2.1 E-Literacy
(i)
All employees in the Government will be trained on different aspects of computer usage and
its applications. The existing in-house capacities available with the Information Technology Department
will be suitably augmented by outsourcing the service.
(ii)
Recruitment Rules in the Government will be suitably amended to ensure that future
appointments in the Government will require a minimum entry level of knowledge on computer
applications.
(iii) Government employees will be permitted to take up courses on skill development in the IT
related fields leading to award of Diplomas and Degrees from recognized educational/training
institutions. Respective Departments will reimburse course fees paid by the employee after passing
qualifying examinations and on production of relevant certificates to the authorities.
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(iv) Computer Centres and Kiosks will be extended to the village level users. Wherever necessary,
Village Panchayat offices will be equipped with a community computer and Internet connectivity.
The village level users will be trained on various aspects of computer usage such as accessing the
Internet, browsing the Government website and availing of e-Services provided by the Government
from time to time.
(v)
Use of local language interface in using computers and offering of e- Services through the
State Government website will be made available to the users for convenience. Government will
provide aides at selected access points to guide citizens with user convenience.
4.2.2 Education & Training
(i)
Computer Education at Schools
Starting from the primary school level, all the school children in the State will be covered under
computer training program through appropriate initiatives. The existing coverage of 400 schools will
be suitably extended in the coming years. English would be in the school curricula from Class-l.
(ii)
Teachers' Training
Training will be imparted to all school teachers on computer usage and IT applications and
special training will be given to teachers-in- charge of computer education under multiple schemes.
Regular training programs will be held for the teachers to keep their knowledge base at most current
level.
(iii)
Networked Universities and Colleges
All Universities and colleges in the State shall be connected through a Wide Area Network and
with Internet connectivity. Student related services and facilities such as online education, career
counseling, online selections and interviews etc can be made available through this network.
(iv)
Industry friendly curriculum
Industry friendly curriculum will be devised for all kinds of IT education and training offered by
institutions and training houses in the State in consultation with experts drawn from Industry and
Academica. EDP will be included in the school and college curricula. This will ensure the compatibility
of the young graduates and professionals to the requirement of industry and commerce for getting
suitable jobs.
(v)
IT Manpower Planning
Manpower is the lifeline for sustenance of IT activities in the State. Therefore, manpower
planning for the IT sector shall be done on a continuous basis. Government will keep a tab on the
existing capacities available with various technical institutions in the State on IT related subjects.
4.2.3 Capacity Building
Senior and middle level officers and executives will undergo necessary training programs
organised through IT Department in the areas of their interest and intended applications. This will be
organized through OCAC. Services of reputed training organisations in the private sector shall be
outsourced to augment the existing capacities with Government. Junior executives and official staff
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shall be given adequate training on various office automation tools and procedures for use in their
day-to-day job.
4.3
Infrastructure Building
4.3.1 IT Parks
More IT Parks will be established at suitable locations in the State, preferably in tier-II townships
to disperse the IT development uniformly envisaging local area development. For this, private
investments will be encouraged.
4.3.2 Data Centres
Data Centres will be developed at District levels, connecting offices of District Collectorates.
Varieties of information and primary data related to the land and people such as income group,
health and education status, land holding and usage, soil characteristics, weather reports, rainfall
data, agricultural produce, business and commerce, consumption of commodities etc shall be stored
in the computers of these data centres for future reference. Video Conferencing facility will be provided
to all District Collectors so that the District Administration and State Secretariat can interact at all
times. Vital information of the Government and important establishments may also be stored in a
State level Disaster Recovery Centre in OCAC to safeguard them from possible damage or loss in
case of any natural calamities.
4.3.3 High Speed Data Corridors
All important IT infrastructure such as the State Secretariat, Infocity, Fortune Tower, District
Data Centres etc will be linked through broad band connectivity for sharing common server space
wherever necessary. All major Internet Service Providers, National Long Distance Operators and
International Long Distance Operators will be encouraged to set up their Point of Presence (POP) for
providing readily available connectivity to the IT units.
4.3.4 Networking
The Secretariat LAN will be connected to a Statewide Wide Area Network with adequate
connectivity through an Optical Fibre Cable' back bone at District level and V SAT links at Block
level, for information interchange with District and Block Level offices. Video conferencing facilities
will be provided between the State and District administration.
4.3.5 Information Kiosks
Four thousand Information Kiosks will be set up through self-employment scheme in suitable
urban and semi-urban locations in the first phase to offer access to Government information portal
and citizen services. Government will provide suitable incentives and free training for this important
IT infrastructure in the private sector. A number of e-services targeted for citizens' use will keep
these kiosks commercially viable.
4.3.6 City Infrastructure
Adequate civic amenities like high quality accommodation, high-class education, health care
facilities, amusement parks, entertainment facilities, public gardens and lawns, playgrounds, swimming
pools, food plazas, gymnasiums, auditoriums, mini stadiums, children parks etc shall be created in
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the State Capital and in tier-II townships. This will create a rich ambience required for the growth and
concentration of IT activities. All Government Departments will be obliged to allocate 3% of their
Annual Budget under the head 'IT Budget' for procurement of hardware and software and 5% for
building up the IT infrastructure by their own initiative or in conjunction with combined budget allocation
of two or more Departments.
4.3.7 Communication Infrastructure
(i)
Orissa Statewide Wide Area Network (OSWAN) will be implemented connecting the Secretariat
to the District Head Quarters through broad band connectivity and from district to blocks through
minimum 64 kbps data link. Additional connectivity to the blocks will be available through a V SA T
network.
(ii)
Government will encourage National Long Distance Operators (NLDOs) for building up a robust
fibre optic network in the State connecting District Head Quarters and major towns.
(iii) Free Right of Way will be granted by IT Department to ISPs and NLDOs for laying of their
cables in the State against negotiated/agreed upon band width and allied services to Government
for use in the Government Network.
(iv) Government will encourage private participation for setting up international Fibre Landing Station
at Paradip or Gopalpur Port to make connectivity abundantly available.
4.3.8 IT for Health Sector
(a)
Telemedicine facility will be expanded to all hospitals up to the level of Public Health Centres
located in the Block level.
(b)
All District hospitals and the Medical Colleges in the State will be connected through a Wide
Area Network / Video Conferencing Network for information interchange and skill sharing.
4.4
Technology Support
4.4.1 Strategic Alliances with Technology leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, Sun Micro Systems, IBM
etc shall be encouraged in the Government and private sector. Officers of various Government
Departments shall be trained with skill levels and domain knowledge related to their responsibilities.
4.4.2 Initiatives will be taken to establish national level institutes in areas like e-governance,
e-commerce, networking, multimedia and animation.
4.5
Community Building
4.5.1 Industry Associations
Government of Orissa shall interact regularly with industry associations like NASSCGM and
CII and various Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Industry Associations for sharing and
forming views and opinions.
4.5.2 An IT Think- Tank has been informally constituted with members and participants from local IT
industry, Academia and IT users with encouragement from the Government in IT Department. This
group meets to discuss on various policy issues and gives advisory feedbacks.
4.5.3 CIOs' Forum is the formal body of Chief Information Officers of the Departments and Institutions
of the State Government, constituting Secretaries/ CEG's of Departments and Organisations as
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members who are the content owners of the State Portal. Secretary, Information Technology
Department is the Chairman of the Forum. Information content of Government web pages' and their
updation are being effected through regular interaction in the Forum.
5.
GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES
5.1.
Incentives those are available automatically:
5.1.1 IT and ITES units are declared as Public Utility Services under the provisions of the Industrial
Disputes Act, 1947. They are allowed to work in three shifts as continuous processing units.
5.1.2 IT / ITES units are exempted from the clearance and routine inspections of the controlling and
regulatory authorities of the State Government such as Labour Commissioner, Director of Employment,
State Pollution Control Board, Inspectorate of Factories & Boilers and are eligible for self certification
to the Labour, ESI and EPF Authorities under the Provisions of the following Central and State
Government Acts :
The Factories Act, 1948
Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970
Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959
Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Orissa Shops & Establishments Act, 1946
Equal Remunerations Act, 1976
Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1952
5.1.3 All IT / ITES industries will be exempted from the payment of Sales Tax for a period of five
years from the date of their first billing.
5.1.4 Important IT building infrastructure such as IT Parks, STPl Complex shall be free from power
cuts.
5.1.5 IT/ITES units will be exempted from the payment of electricity duty as per the provisions of
Industrial Policy of the Government.
5.1.6 IT/ITES units will be exempted from clearance from Electrical Inspector for approving Contract
Demand of Load and appliances to be fitted in an IT unit.
5.2
Incentives that are available on application :
5.2.1 Facilitation of ICT IndustriesA combined application form to obtain clearances would be developed to centralize statutory/
non-statutory clearances and time bound clearances with provision of deemed clearances would be
created for ICT industries. OCAC will be the nodal agency, which will be the single window facilitator.
In this regard details will be developed after formulation of Orissa Industries Facilitation Act.
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5.2.2 Interest Subsidy on Loans from Financial Institutions / Banks
New units in IT / ITES sector will be entitled to interest subsidy @5% per annum for a period of
five years from the date of commercial production subject to a maximum of Rs.20 lakhs, on term
loans availed from recognized Financial Institutions / Banks in the same manner available to industrial
units under Industrial Policy of Orissa, 2001.
5.2.3 Energy charges at Industrial Tariff for IT / ITES units
Electrical energy consumption by IT / ITES units shall be charged at industrial rate subject to
approval of OERC.
5.2.4 Stamp duty Exemption
No stamp duty will be charged on land allotted by Government to IT / ITES units.
5.2.5 Mega Projects
Special package of concessions will be offered to Mega IT Projects involving project cost of
Rs.10 Crores and above providing employment opportunities to more than 500 persons within a
period of two years. In providing such employment, the low end IT jobs such as data entry operators
shall be filled up from local candidates.
5.2.6 Price preference of 10% will be available to local IT units participating in the e-Governance
projects of the State Government.
6.
ROLE OF OCAC
Orissa Computer Application Centre will continue its role as the agency for computerization of
the Government. In addition it will function as the Directorate for Information Technology in the State.
Following major functions will be looked after by OCAC :
(i)
Involve, co-ordinate and participate in the Computerisation of all Departments in the
Government.
(ii)
Provide, organize, outsource and co-ordinate training to new users of computer hardware and
software and upgrade the skill level of existing users in the Government, entrepreneurs of
identified schemes, teachers and trainers. Necessary funds will be provided by Departments'
budget.
(iii)
Prepare documents, programs and campaigns to increase the visibility of the State as a
Destination of Choice for IT investments from investors.
(iv)
Design, host and maintain websites of Government Departments, organizations and institutions
and necessary software packages as and when requested.
(v)
Design, host and maintain the official Information Portal of the Government.
(vi)
Implement, co-ordinate and monitor all Schemes of the State Government in the Information
Technology Department pertaining to Information Technology, IT Enabled Services and
Communication sector.
(vii)
Consult, process, procure and maintain hardware and software resources of all Departments
in the Government.
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(viii)
Plan, and formulate various strategies, visions, policies and projects for the Government to
achieve success in its mission to reach the benefits of Information Technology to the people.
It will explore these whenever possible on the public private partnership.
(ix)
Plan, invest, execute projects to build up adequate IT Infrastructure in the State on the basis
of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) and Build-Own-Operate
(BOO).
(x)
Outsource technologies and IT services not available in the State and work back to assimilate,
absorb and develop the technology for the same in the State.
(xi)
Collaborate with Technology Leaders to bring in new technologies to increase the local skill
level.
(xii)
Promote and establish Institutions of Excellence in the State in the IT, ITES and Communication
sector to create world-class facilities for training, and education.
7.
ITES POLICY
7.1 A range of services including Customer Interaction Services, Financial and Accounting Services,
Accounting / Data Entry / Data Conversion, Transcription / Translation / Localization Services, Web
Site Services (Content Development, Animation), GIS, Engineering and Design, HR Services, Remote
Education / Data Search, Integration and Management / Market Research, Consultancy and
Management / Network Consultancy and Management etc. have been identified as IT enabled services
(ITES). This sector has the potential of uplifting the SME sector in the State with plentiful employment
opportunities.
7.2
Orientation
7.2.1 The State has a sizeable English knowing population with a sound work culture. It has around
38 Engineering Colleges, 42 MCA Institutions and 15 Institutions offering MBA Degree. Added to it,
there are over 400 colleges running under six universities producing over a lakh of graduates. Both
IT professionals and other graduates with good English and communication skill are assets for the
ITES industry. Interaction with international clients and customers is the mainstay of ITES industry.
Training facilities will be created for imparting good English education in the State. The existing
English language curriculum' followed in the primary, secondary and higher secondary school syllabi
shall be reviewed and Spoken English will be introduced from the High School level.
7.2.2 IT Literacy Program in Schools/Colleges
It is necessary that IT education be introduced right from the primary school level. This
establishes the required level of familiarity of job seekers and makes them employable with the
minimum educational background of school final.
7.2.3 Knowledge on general maintenance and repair of IT Hardware and overall knowledge on
networking shall be introduced to students at school level.
7.2.4 Courses on ITES related topics shall be introduced in selected graduate colleges for turning
out readily employable manpower in local lTES units.
7.3
Training
7.3.1 Most ITES activities involve customer interaction services. Therefore training facilities on
e-CRM will be made available in the State from experts in the field.
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7.3.2 Training on e-Commerce activities including Sales and Purchases through Internet, Transaction
processing, Security issues, web services shall be made available through Government agencies.
7.3.3 Training will be provided free of cost to the entrepreneurs selected for Information Kiosks and
BPO Complex units under self-employment schemes.
7.4
Infrastructure
7.4.1 Fortune Tower, an important IT building Infrastructure constructed by IDCO at
Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar offers about 3 lakh square feet of ready-to-occupy space with all
IT infrastructure for new IT units and for expansion programs of large IT / ITES companies of the
country.
7.4.2 An IT incubator facility namely, BPO Complex is under implementation on the available IT
building infrastructure at Bhubaneswar, for providing help to existing BPO units in SME sector. Floor
space of about 15,000 square feet would be made available to ITES units under SME category.
7.4.3 Adequate connectivity for voice and data transmission shall be provided through STPI, BSNL,
VSNL and other local lSPs to the ITES units.
7.4.4 For ITES activities to spread into length and breadth of the State, infrastructure development
will be undertaken in the Tier-II townships.
7.5
Policy Incentives
7.5.1 All incentives available to IT industries are available to ITES units.
7.5.2 No rent will be charged for space for 3 years to SME units in the BPO Complex set up by
Government.
7.5.3 Annual Cash Incentive to ITES units having minimum 128 Kbps data / voice connectivity will
be given for creation of more than 50 seats and at least 50% turnover from export market shall be
eligible for this incentive.
8.
MISCELLANEOUS
(a)
This policy shall remain in force until 5 years or until substituted by another policy, whichever
is earlier. The State Government may at any time amend any provision of this policy.
(b)
Doubts relating to interpretation of any term and / or dispute relating to the operation of any
provision under this policy shall have to be referred to the Department of Information Technology,
Government of Orissa for clarification / resolution and the decision of Government in this regard shall
be final and binding on all concerned.
(c)
Implementation of various provisions covering the incentives, concessions etc. will be subject
to the issue of detailed guidelines / statutory notifications, wherever necessary in respect of each
item by the concerned Administrative Department.
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EXCISE POLICY
(I)
2005 - 2006
LICENCE FEES FOR BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES AND BOTTLING UNITS - COMPOUDING
AND BLENDING (ONE OR MORE OPERATIONS - Form No. F.L. - 13)
Licence may be renewed for the year 2005-2006 on payment of licence fee as follows:
Sl.No.
Production capacity
(In Proof Litres)
(II)
(III)
Annual Licence Fee
( Rs. In Lakhs)
1
Up to 5 lakh
Rs. 3.50
2
5,00,001 to 9 lakh
Rs. 4.50
3
9,00,001to 15.00 lakh
Rs. 7.00
4
15,00,001 to 30.00 lakh
Rs. 12.00
5
30,00,001 to 60.00 lakh
Rs. 15.00
6
60,00,001 and above
Rs. 18.00
LICENCE FEE FOR BOTTLING: - (FORM NO. F.L 14)
(i)
@ Rs. 3.00 per BL of IMFL manufactured
(ii)
@ Rs. 3.00 per BL of Beer manufactured
ANNUAL LICENCE FEE - Rs. 5.00 lakh.
(For having ENA columns.)
(IV)
ANNUAL LICENCE FEE FOR WINE
PRODUCING UNITS.
-
Rs. 1.00 Lakh.
—
The Distilleries, Breweries and Bottling units will pay the licence fee for Item-1 above.
—
The Breweries, Bottling units and Distilleries having Bottling units will pay the licence fee
for bottling according to Item-II above.
—
The Distilleries and Bottling units having ENA Columns will pay the licence fee for having
ENA Columns according to Item-III above.
(V)
THE MGQ FOR LIFTING OF MOLASSES BY THE DISTILLERIES SHALL BE FIXED ON THE
BASIS OF HIGHEST QUANTITY OF MOLASSES LIFTED IN THE LAST THREE YEARS.
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(VI)
EXCISE DUTY ON IMFL AND BEER.
1
Beer
a) Beer made in India
2
Strength
Excise Duty.
Up to 5%vv
Rs.14/- per BL
Above 5% & Up to 7% vv
Rs.15/- per BL
Above 7%vv
Rs.16/- per BL
b) Beer mixed with any
imported element
Rs.20/- per BL
c) Draught Beer
Rs.10/- per BL
d) Diet Beer
Up to 3.5% v/v
Rs.10/- per BL
e) Canned Beer
Up to 5% v/v
Rs.10/- per BL
IMFL
·
·
·
·
·
India made Whisky, Gin, Rum,
Brandy, Vodka (Landing cost at
Orissa State Beverages
Corporation less than Rs. 600/per case)
750
Rs. 110-per LPL
India made Whisky, Rum, Gin,
Corporation Rs. 600/- to Rs. 850/per case)
750
Rs. 125/- per LPL
India made Whisky, Rum, Gin,
Corporation Rs.851/- to 2,500/per case.
750
Rs.150/- per LPL
India made Whisky, Gin Brandy
Rum Vodka (Landing cost at
Corporation Rs. 2501/- or more
per case)
750
Rs 175/- per LPL
Whisky, Brandy, Rum, Vodka,
Scotch imported in bulk and bottled
in India
70.10-78.90
Rs.275/- per LPL
3
Gin imported in bulk and bottled in India.
70.10-78.90
Rs. 175/- per LPL
4
Liquor, Cordial imported in bulk and bottled
in India.
600
Rs. 175/- per LPL
5
Wine imported in bulk and bottled in India
120. 2- 36.80
Rs. 150/- per LPL
6
India made Wine
400
Rs. 40/- per LPL
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(VII) FEES FOR LABEL REGISTRATION, IMPORT AND EXPORT OF IMFL / BEER, RECTIFIED
SPIRIT AND DENATURED SPIRIT, FRANCHISE FEE FOR IMFL, PRIVILEGE FEE AND VEND
FEE ETC.
1
LABLE REGISTRATION FEE
i.
Foreign Liquor/Wine/Beer (Imported from beyond
Custom barrier)
Rs.15,000/- per label per annum
ii.
Foreign Liquor imported in bulk and bottled in India.
Rs.50, 000/-per label per annum
iii.
IMFL / BEER supplied to OSBC per annum (January
to December each year)
(a) Up to 10000 cases per annum
or 65000 LPL per annum
Rs.35,000/-per label per annum
(b) From 10001 to 20000 cases per annum
or 65001 to 130000 LPL per annum
(c) From 20001 to 40000 cases per annum
(d) From 40001 to 70000 cases per annum
Rs.90,000/-per label per annum
(e) From 70001 to 1 Lakh cases per annum
Rs.1,30,000/-per label per annum
(f)
Rs.1,80,000/-per label per annum
Above 1 Lakh cases per annum
or Above 650000 LPL per annum
Label Registration for Military Canteens.
Rs. 10,000/- per label.
2
Import Fee on Rectified Spirit/ENA
Rs. 3.00 per BL.
Export Fee on Rectified Spirit/ENA
Rs. 5.00 per BL.
Transport Fee on Rectified Spirit/ENA for
preparation of IMFL or CS
Rs. 2.50/- Per BL
Transport Fee on Rectified Spirit/ENA for
purposes other than preparation of IMFL or CS
Rs. 4.00 per BL.
3
Import and Export fee on Denatured Spirit
Rs. 3.00 per BL.
4.
LICENCE FEE ON DENATURED SPIRIT.
(A) D.S-I
Rs.10,000/-per annum
(B) D.S-II
Rs. 5,000/-per annum
D.S-III
Rs. 4,000/- per annum
(C) Excise Duty on D.S supplied to Agencies other
than Government Organization within the State
Rs.2/- per BL
5
Export fee on Beer
Rs.2.00 per BL
6
Import fee on Beer
Rs.5.00 per BL.
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7
Export fee on IMFL
8
Import fee on IMFL
9
10
11
Rs.1/- per LPL
(A) Landing cost for one case up to Rs.850/-
Rs.16/- per LPL
(B) Landing cost for one case from Rs.851 & above
Rs.14/-per LPL
Vend fee
(A) Vend fee on foreign liquor imported into India from
outside the Country (Not bottled in India)
Rs.200/- per LPL.
(B) Vend fee on Beer imported into India from outside
the country
Rs.10/-per BL
FRANCHISE FEE
(A) IMFL
Rs.4/- per LPL
(B) BEER
Rs.4/- per BL
PRIVILEGE
FEE.
The OSBC will pay privilege fee for the year 2005-06 as would be levied by the Government
All the depots established by the OSBC will pay an amount of Rs. 4 lakhs each per annum
towards depot licence fee. The Commissioner of Excise will issue depot Licences.
(VIII) IMFL 'ON' SHOPS AND BEER PARLOURS.
(a)
All the existing IMFL"ON" and Beer Parlours (ON) licences may be renewed for the year
2005-2006 on payment of the annual licence fee indicated below provided they fulfil all the
stipulated conditions.
CATEGORY OF THE HOTEL
LICENCE FEE
1
Three Star Hotels and above
Rs. 3.50 lakhs
2
Hotels in Six major cities namely Cuttack,
Bhubaneswar, Puri, Sambalpur, Rourkela
and Berhampur
Rs. 3.00 lakhs.
For other areas
Rs. 2.00 lakhs.
3
b)
New IMFL "ON" shops/ Beer parlour (ON) may be opened according to the need.
c)
ON licence may be granted to O.T.D.C / I T D C hotels at half the above licence fee where
the said hotels are located. The hotels of OTDC/ITDC and tourism Department leased
out to private individuals will also be allowed such concessions. A certificate for this
purpose will be required from the Tourism Department before grant of licence.
d)
Licence fee for Beer Parlour (ON) has to be collected at the rate of 75% of the Rate of
IMFL ON shops in six major cities namely Cuttack, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur,
Rourkela and Berhampur.
e)
Licence fee for Beer Parlour 'ON' for all other urban areas will be Rs.1.00 (ONE) Lakh Per
Annum.
f)
Licence fee for Beer Parlour 'ON' for all other rural areas will be Rs. 75,000/- Per Annum
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(IX)
g)
All the new Beer Parlours 'ON' and IMFL 'ON' shops to be opened in rural areas will have
to lift the MGQ from their nearest IMFL 'OFF' shop only. For this purpose the MGQ of the
IMFL 'Off' shop will be increased proportionate to the number of such 'ON' shop attached
to it.
h)
While recommending the proposals for grant of licence for ON shops, the locality, the
habit of the people living, sensitivity to law and order situation etc. should be taken care
of. New Beer Parlours may be opened wherever the condition so demands.
i)
The licence fee of "ON" shops may be realized in three equal instalments.
j)
Model Wine 'Off' and 'On' shops will be allowed in 6 major cities of the state namely,
Cuttack, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Rourkela and Berhampur on payment of requisite
charges / fees to be prescribed by the Government which should not be less than Rs 1.50
lakh.
IMFL ON CLUBS AND MILITARY CANTEENS
a)
The existing licences of ON Clubs shall be renewed with a licence fee on the basis of
consumption during the year 2004-05 as follows.
Consumption
i. Upto 500 LPL per month
b)
c)
(X)
Licence fee
-
ii. 501 LPL to 800 LPL per month -
iii. 801 LPL and above per month
Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum
-
New licences to 'ON' Clubs may be granted on fulfilment of the following conditions:
i.
The Club must be a registered club under the Societies Registration Act.
ii.
The Club must be registered at least for a period of 10 years and there must be
at least 100 permanent members.
iii.
It must have its own land and building.
iv.
There must be at least three affiliated Clubs.
v.
The Club must be having facility of outdoor games like Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball
etc and at least one indoor game.
vi.
There must be adequate facilities for food and drinks.
Licence fee for Military Canteens may be renewed on payment of annual licence fee of
Rs. 5000/-. The Superintendents of Excise will issue the permits only after obtaining the
strength of the Unit/Cantonment and the norms of supply.
LICENCE FEE FOR M & T P UNITS.
The existing licence fee and policy will continue for 2005-2006 by way of renewal of licences.
(XI)
LICENCE FEE FOR BONDED WAREHOUSE OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES.
Licence fee for Bonded Ware house will be Rs. 4.50 lakhs per annum.
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(XII) LICENCE FEE ON WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION.
The wholesale licence of Orissa State Beverages Corporation may be renewed for 2005-2006 on
payment of a licence fee of Rs. 12.00 crores.
XIII)
BHANG / TARI / POCHWAI SHOPS
All the existing licences of Bhang, Tari & Pochwai shops shall be renewed for the year 2005-06
with 10% increase over the highest consideration money of the preceding three years of the shops
after observing the formalities in this regard.
In case of any existing Bhang,Tari and Pochwai shops remain unsettled, the Collector may take
steps for settlement of the same at the fixed price i.e 10% increase over the highest consideration
money of the preceding three years of the shops by way of inviting applications. In case of more than
one applications are received the shops will be settled by way of draw of lottery.
New Bhang and Tari shops may be opened wherever there is feasibility and demand. The new
Bhang,Tadi and pochwai shops will be settled by inviting applications. In case of more than one
application are received, the shops will be settled by way of draw of lottery.
The Excise Duty on Bhang shall be Rs. 220/- per Kg.
XIV)
COUNTRY SPIRIT SHOPS: -
—
All the existing Country Spirit shops will be renewed for the year 2005-2006 with 10% increase
over the highest consideration money of the preceding 3 years of the shop after observing all
formalities in this regard.
—
The duty on Country Spirit will remain un-changed. It will be charged at the rate of Rs.15/- per
LPL.
—
Incase any existing Country Spirit shops remain unsettled the Collectors may take immediate
steps for settlement of the same at the fixed price (i.e. 10 % increase over the highest
consideration money of the preceding 3 years) by way of inviting applications. Incase of more
than one applications are received the shops will be settled by way of draw of lottery.
—
The procedure of settlement of new C.S shops will be the same as in case of settlement of new
IMFL 'OFF'shops.
—
Unsettled Country Spirit shops in 13 districts may be given to Aska Co-operative Sugar Industries
Ltd. (ACSI) / Orissa Small Scale Industries Corporation (OSIC) and other State Government
Under Takings and Co-operative Organisations at the reserve price fixed by the Govt., if the
same is not settled by the prescribed process during the year 2005-06. However, they will
operate these shops under their own management. They will not be allowed to sub-lease these
shops under any circumstances.
—
Persons/ Organisations interested to bid/apply have to deposit a sum of Rs. 750/- towards nonrefundable application fee.
—
At present, Country Spirit of 400 UP strength is being sold in poly packs containing 200ml. It was
decided earlier to convert poly packs to bottles of 200 ml. But the Aska Cooperative Sugar
Industries (ASCI) could not supply Country Spirit in bottles. Supply of Country Spirit will be
made in Bottles of 200 ml of 40 UP variety only, with effect from 1.4.2005.
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—
No further extension of time will be allowed to Aska Cooperative Sugar Industries Ltd, thereafter.
Distilleries and Bottling Plants manufacturing RS/IMFL may be considered to supply Country
Spirit in Bottles as per the guidelines formulated by the Excise Department.
—
The Licence fee for manufacture and supply of Country Spirit will be Rs. 5.00 lakhs per annum.
—
Bottling Fee at the rate of Rs. 0.25 per bottle will be charged with effect from the date of
manufacture and supply of Country Spirit in Bottles.
—
Before supplying the Country Spirit in Bottles, the manufacturer will have to get the labels
registered and the label registration fee of Rs.15,000/- per annum per label will be charged.
—
The authorised supplier of CS will be penalised to the extent of Rs. 10.00 lakhs, if he fails to
make timely delivery of CS supply.
—
In each District where Country Spirit is prevalent, a Committee for prevention of illicit liquor
should be formed with Collector as Chairman, Superintendent of Police as the Vigilance
Officer and the Superintendent of Excise as the Convenor-cum- Secretary. The Committee
will review from time to time regarding the functioning of the Country Spirit shops and
formulate strategies to prevent illicit distillation of liquor and detect the sources of spurious
and non-duty paid liquor.
—
More number of C.S shops may be opened considering potentiality of the area, after
observing of all formalities.
(XV) OUT STILL SHOPS.
a)
The licenses of all the existing Out Still shops operating in 17 Districts namely Sambalpur,
Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Kalahandi, Nuapara, Boudh,
Koraput, Rayagada, Malkanagiri, Nabarangpur, Angul, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj shall be
renewed for the year 2005-06 with 10 % increase over the highest consideration money of
the preceding 3 years of the shops.
b)
The procedure of settlement of un-settled / new O.S shops will be the same as in case of
IMFL 'OFF' shops.
c)
New O.S shops may be opened where ever the conditions so demand. Proposal for
opening of new Out Still shops may be submitted to Government for sanction after
observing all formalities.
d)
The Collectors may allow five branch shops to be opened by each exclusive privilege
holder with a monthly licence fee of Rs. 5000/- per branch shop.
e)
Persons interested to apply/bid have to deposit a sum of Rs. 750/- towards non-refundable
application fee.
f)
Any shop once settled and starts functioning shall not be shifted ordinarily within a given
financial year.
XVI) IMFL OFF SHOPS:
All the existing IMFL 'OFF' shops will be renewed for the year 2005-06 with 10 % increase
over the highest consideration money of the preceding 3 years of the shops.
Incase any existing IMFL 'Off' shops remain unsettled the Collectors may take immediate
steps for settlement of the same at the fixed price (i.e. 10 % increase over the highest consideration
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money of the preceding 3 years) by way of inviting applications. Incase of more than one applications
are received the shops will be settled by way of draw of lottery.
—
New IMFL "Off" shops may be opened wherever conditions so demand. The new IMFL "Off"
shops shall be settled by inviting application. In case of more than one application are received,
the shop will be settled by way of draw of Lottery.
—
Persons interested to apply / bid have to deposit a sum of Rs. 750/- towards non-refundable
application fee.
—
Any shop once settled and starts functioning shall not be shifted ordinarily within a given financial
year.
(XVII) FOREIGN MADE FOREIGN LIQUOR / IMPORTED WINE / BEER
—
Importers or authorised representatives of foreign distilleries / company will register themselves
with OSBC under intimation to Excise Commissioner, Orissa.
—
They will be required to pay necessary registration fees to OSBC.
—
For each label registration of Foreign Made foreign Liquor, wine / beer made from imported base,
Rs. 15,000 /- will be the label registration charges per label per annum. This will be done at the
level of Excise Commissioner.
—
For sale of Foreign Made foreign Liquor, wine / beer made from imported base, OSBC will import
the same, on request of authorised Representative / Importer, for supply to authorised vendors,
who have made necessary registration of such labels. For this purpose the composite label
registration fee at district level would be Rs. 10,000/-.
—
Authorised vendors will lift the material from OSBC depots. They will maintain a separate account
of the sale and proceed of these products.
—
Any Hotel / On shop having valid licence, may lift the Foreign Made Foreign Liquor, imported
Wine or Beer from authorised Vendor, after paying composite registration charges of Rs.10,000/
- to the concerned district collector.
—
All other rules and procedures applicable to IMFL will also be applicable to FMFL.
(XVIII) MOHUA FLOWER UTILISATION, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND EXPORT FEE.
The licence fee for the following items will be levied at the following rates:i.
Utilisation fee per quintal of mohua flower
Rs. 175/-
ii.
Mohua flower storage fee Upto 200 quintals
Rs. 1000/-
201 to 500 quintals Rs. 2000/501 to 1000 quintals
Rs. 5000/-
1001 to 2000 quintals
Rs. 7500/-
2001 to 5000 quintals
Rs. 10000/-
More than 5000 quintals
Rs. 15,000/-
iii.
Mohua Export Fee
Rs. 60/-per quintal.
iv.
Mohua Transportation Fee
Rs.10/- per quintal.
v.
Mohua Transportation fee Outside the State Rs. 1/- per quintal
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(XIX) UTILIZATION FEE ON MOLASSES :
The following fees are fixed as utilization of molasses during the year 2005-2006.
1
Molasses Used for Distillery
Rs. 100/- per Tonne.
2
Molasses Used for other purposes
Rs.100/- per Tonne.
3
Import Fee
Rs. 60/- per Tonne.
4
Export Fee
Rs. 60/- per Tonne.
(XX) EXCISE ADHESIVE LABEL FEE.
Excise Adhesive Label Fee for each bottle of IMFL, Beer and Country Spirit pouch / bottle will be
Rs.0.25 Paise. Affixing of Excise Adhesive Label will be strictly followed.
Non-affixing of EAL by any company or retailer will invite penalty up to Rs. 10,000/-.
(XXI) EXCISE POLICY FOR TRIBAL AREA.
Concessions granted in tribal areas to brew liquor for personal consumption and not for sale will
continue. The provisions of Section 26-A of the Bihar and Orissa Excise Act 1915 requiring approval of
Gram Sasan in the scheduled areas may be strictly followed.
(XXII) LIFTING OF MGQ OF IMFL / BEER.
The ratio of MGQ of the IMFL Off shops will remain unchanged for the year 2005-2006.
(XXIII) DELEGATION TO COLLECTORS TO GRANT LICENCE:
The Collector of the District would continue to exercise the powers to grant licence for exclusive
privilege for retail sale of IMFL and Country Liquor as per the delegation made vide this Department
Notification No.3308 dated 16.05.2001 where the consideration money achieved is equal to or more
than the reserve price. The Collector of the Districts will also issue licence for Bhang, Tari & Pochwai
shops where the consideration money achieved is equal to or more than the reserve price.
—
There should be an attempt always to achieve the maximum consideration money in
course of settlement of a shop.
—
Where the settlement of IMFL "Off", Country Spirit, Out Still, Bhang, Tari and Pochwai
shops is below the reserve price, the Collectors may record the reasons for settlement of
the shop/s below the reserve price and furnish such proposal/(s) to Government through
the Excise Commissioner for appropriate orders on acceptance of such settlement.
(XXIV) EXCISE DUTY ON IMFL TO BE SUPPLIED TO TROOPS AND MILITARY BODIES
Excise Duty on IMFL supplied to troops and military bodies will be levied at the following rates
with effect from 01.04.2005.
i)
ii)
IMFL (Premium Rum) issued from the Depots
of OSBC to troops and military bodies in Orissa
Rs. 70/- per LPL.
IMFL (Other than Premium Rum) issued from
the Depots of OSBC to troops and military bodies
in Orissa.
Rs. 50/- per LPL
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iii)
IMFL other than Rum and Premium Rum issued
from the Depots of OSBC to Troops and Military
bodies in Orissa.
Rs.90/- per LPL
(XXV) IMPORT OF IMFL
There will be no purchase / import of brands of the manufacturers from outside Orissa who are
having their tie-up and franchise with local units in Orissa.
At present, IMFL is being sold in bottles of 750ml, 375 ml, 180ml and 90 ml. With effect from
01.04.2005 IMFL bottles of 60ml and 1000 ml will be introduced for selling only in IMFL 'OFF' shops.
(XXVI) USER CHARGES:
Each licensee and successful bidder /auction holder of IMFL/CS/OS shops will pay a nonrefundable user charge of Rs. 5000/- per annum per shop. The amount will be remitted to the consolidated
fund of the state.
(XXVII) LABEL REGISTRATION:
The retail licensees have to register the label of different brands of IMFL/BEER at the district
level. Each retail licensee will deposit a composite label registration fee of Rs. 4000/- per annum with
the concerned Collector.
(XXVIII ) ADVANCE CONSIDERATION MONEY:
Advance consideration money for three months shall be collected from the existing IMFL 'Off' /
Country Spirit / Out- Still/ Tari/ Pochwai and Bhang licensees before 31.3. 2005.
In case of new IMFL 'Off'/C.S/ O.S/ Tari / Pochwai and bhang shops, the licensees shall pay
advance consideration money of three months.
(XXIX ) EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGE ( E.P) AREA OF IMFL 'OFF' AND COUNTRY SPIRIT SHOPS.
The exclusive privilege area of all IMFL 'Off' shops and Country Spirit shops shall be the location
of the shop itself and the E.P area shall be re-fixed accordingly by the Collectors.
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STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY - 2005
CHAPTER - I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Organized sector be it of public or private cannot absorb the huge pool of the unemployed youth.
To mitigate the growing problem of unemployment in the State, Government have initiated a number of
steps as part of the overall plan strategy. Development Departments have been advised to explore the
scope for innovative self employment projects under various sectors and to play more proactive role for
creation of large scale self employment and wage employment opportunities ensuring more productive
and efficient use of the available human resources.
1.2 Keeping in view the burning problem of unemployment, the State Government have decided to
take up a major initiative for creation of self and wage employment opportunities during the years 200304 and rest of the 10th Plan period up to 2006-07.
1.3 In the latest Election Manifesto of B.J.P and B.J.D, great emphasis has been laid on expansion
of self employment opportunity. It has been indicated to maximize self-employment opportunities which
in turn will generate associated wage employment. In order to achieve this end, a High Power Employment
Mission (HPEM) has been proposed to be constituted to take over the responsibility of coordination
with different Departments and related institutions.
1.4 As a part of the State Employment Policy, 2005 an Employment Mission has been proposed.
This will be headed by the Chief Minister and shall include all the members of Council of Ministers, 5
M.L.As, 5 M.Ps and 10 members from among Bankers, Professionals, Civil Society organizations etc.
1.5 While this Apex Body will be determining policies and general directions, there will be an Executive
Body of the Mission headed by the Chief Secretary. The Mission may constitute if deemed necessary,
an Empowered Committee and Task Forces on different operational aspects. The composition of the
High Power Employment Mission and its Executive Body is at Annexure -A.
OBJECTIVES OF THE MISSION:
1.6
The main objectives of this Mission shall be as follows:
i)
To facilitate generation of adequate employment opportunities through a policy frame
work.
(ii)
To recommend and initiate bold steps for infrastructure development which will open
up avenues for self employment and create a conducive atmosphere for sustainable
wage employment.
(ii)
To act as a catalyst in opening of marketing opportunities for commodities and goods
produced in the State.
(iv)
To mount special drive for creation of self employment opportunities particularly in
agriculture and allied sectors and small scale industries, handicraft and cottage
industries and in the I.T. sector.
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(v)
To encourage and facilitate training of young entrepreneurs on development of small
scale and cottage industries.
(vi)
To monitor generation of employment in different sectors and programmes.
(vii)
To facilitate launching of training programmes for both uneducated and educated
unemployed persons for upgradation of their skill.
(viii)
To formulate area and trade specific strategies for maximizing employment
opportunities on a sustainable basis in the State supported and private sectors.
(ix)
To facilitate proactively substantial wage employment for various development activities
with special emphasis on creation of community and individual assets. Sectors like
forestry, watershed development, rural communication, horticulture and land
development among others will receive priority.
(x)
To facilitate a coordinated approach in achieving the above objectives through
convergence of various ongoing schemes for maximizing the benefits over time and
space and in reaching out the most needy sections of the population.
CHAPTER- II
POLICY INITIATIVES
2.1 Govt. of Orissa, through the State Employment Policy- 2005, intends to bring synergy in different
development sectors in terms of creation of self employment opportunities. In this regard, following
policy interventions are proposed.
(a)
Model Law on Contract farming
2.2 A model law on contract farming would be introduced so that a legal framework is created linking
agriculture with industries.
(b)
Strengthening of Cooperative Movement
2.3 Cooperatives shall be revitalized through Long Term Operation Funds to promote agricultural and
agribusiness activities. Agricultural Term Loan would be doubled in 3 years which would enhance both
self employment and wage employment opportunities.
(c)
New and Innovative Self Employment Programmes (SEPs)
2.4. Development Departments would formulate more proactive and innovative self-employment
programmes so as to provide self employment and wage employment opportunities to the youth. Such
schemes shall contain training component for up-gradation of skill and entrepreneurial ability.
2.5. Assistance will be provided to educated unemployed persons for their self employment in urban
and rural growth centres in the services and small business sectors.
2.6.
Development of infrastructure for marketing shall be given utmost priority.
2.7.
Export promotion in Handloom, Coir and Cottage Industries will be given priority.
2.8. Handicraft artisans and Handloom Weavers would be assisted with a particular emphasis on
market orientation and linkage with the SME sector.
2.9. Special measures will be initiated for improving the skills of young persons in order to improve
their employability.
2.10. Ancillarisation of large industries and promotion of downstream industries will receive priority of
attention.
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(d)
Reorganisation of Directorate of Employment
2.11. The Director of Employment will monitor all sorts of employment programmes particularly the
Self Employment Programmes (SEPs). The Director of Employment will be redesignated as Director
Employment-cum-Joint Commissioner of Employment Mission. The Employment Exchanges will also
be reorganized and District Employment Officers(DEOs) will be given responsibilities for counseling on
Self Employment Programmes and will be redesignated as Project Directors of Employment Missioncum-District Employment Officers.
CHAPTER - III
SECTORAL STRATEGY
3.1. The following strategies shall be adopted in various sectors to boost up generation of employment
in next five years. Key sectors/ economic activities will be identified in each district and special attention
will be given to develop the identified sectors in those districts.
1. Agriculture & Allied Sector:
(a) Agriculture
3.2. Strategies have to be made for diversification of crops from paddy to pulses, oil seeds, cash
crops and plantations. Agriculture diversification planning have to be done on the basis of agro-climatic
zones. Specific programme will be taken up on an extensive scale so that production reaches a critical
mass for market development.
3.3. Agri-Enterprises and Agro-Processing will be encouraged under Agriculture Policy, 1996 and
under Special Package for Self Employment Programmes. Training would be imparted for developing
skills of entrepreneurship.
3.4. Farm mechanisation will be intensified and Self Help Groups would be assisted to own mechanical
devices.
3.5. Private Lift Irrigation Points such as Shallow Tube-wells, Deep Tubewells and Bore Wells will be
promoted so as to raise the crop intensity as well as generate substantial employment opportunities in
the rural areas.
(b) Horticulture & Floriculture :
3.6. Steps shall be taken to increase area as well as productivity under cashew, coconut, banana,
lemon, guava, orange and mango & other plantation crops. Production would have to reach the critical
mass on zone specific basis so as to attract the market in a substantive capacity.
3.7.
Fruit processing including production of jam and jelly will be encouraged .
3.8. Floriculture will be taken up in compact patches under Work Plan which can provide substantial
employment and income to the farmers as well as to the traders.
3.9. Medicinal and other plantation crops would be encouraged with all backward and forward linkages
in private lands and in degraded Government lands, and Forests through appropriate long term
arrangement, usufructuary rights and marketing commitments.
(c) Pisciculture :
3.10. Steps shall be taken to promote Pisciculture through Reservoir Fisheries and Tank Fisheries
under the new policy of encouraging the Self Help Groups and Self Help Cooperatives.
3.11. Special attention will be given to marine and brakish water pisciculture and to achieve higher
magnitude of growth in terms of exports.
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3.12. Special emphasis will be given for development of infrastructure, particularly for communication,
storage and port related facilities to achieve this objective.
(d) Animal Husbandry & Poultry
3.13. Procurement capacity of OMFED will be increased to generate substantial employment and
income for the rural people. In non-OMFED areas, alternative modes of procurement can be tried with
involvement of entrepreneurs.
3.14. Dairy and poultry programmes will be intensified in clusters and through S.H.Gs and such farms
will be promoted through organizations such as OMFED, OPOLOFED and also under State Agriculture
Policy through the APICOL.
3.15. Poultry, Piggery and Dairy schemes will be implemented both under Individual Mode and Group
Mode under SGSY.
(e) Apiculture
3.16. Apiculture will be promoted extensively through different agencies such as APICOL, DRDAs and
ITDAs, etc. Floriculture and Apiculture shall be well co-ordinated including marketing tie up for marketing
of flowers as well as honey.
2. Handloom and Sericulture Sector:
3.17. Necessary support will be extended through Self Help Groups, SMEs, Cooperatives and exporters
with regard to products and designs, training support, marketing and development of infrastructure.
Utmost importance would be given to Designs and Training. Advantage will be taken of current and new
schemes of DC, Handlooms, GoI.
3.18. Tassar, Mulberry and Eri Silk production will be taken up in bigger way.
3.19. Cluster approach will be adopted to facilitate sustainable development and economies of scale.
3. Handicraft Sector:
3.20. Handicrafts Sector is a major provider of employment in the non-farm sector.
3.21. Special efforts will be made to promote handicrafts by pulling resources from different sources for
welfare of handicraft artisans. Introduction of new design and technique, marketing support, construction
of Work Shed and Work Shed-cum- Houses and training support will be provided to the artisans for their
capacity building and development of handicraft will be taken up on cluster basis.
3.22. Organized production base will be created through cluster development and association of artisans
through SHGs, SMEs, Cooperatives and exporters and their capacity building.
3.23. Entrepreneurs will be identified both from within and outside the State to set up handicraft units/
adopt developed clusters/ SHGs through skill upgradation, design and marketing support.
3.24. Presentation of products will be made before the potential buyers through buyer seller meets,
road shows, exhibitions and export promotion activities.
3.25. Members of viable but sick handicraft cooperative societies will be assisted through formation of
Self Help Groups.
3.26. Artisan credit cards will be provided in selected clusters through the mode of Self Help Group..
3.27. Steps will be taken for employment generation in coir and salt sectors.
3.28. Training of girls for carpet weaving and setting up of production and finishing centres by exporters
in the state will be encouraged.
3.29. Funds and support from current and new schemes of DC, Handicrafts, GOI will be availed to
promote the sector.
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4. Industries Sector
3.30. Incentives will be provided for setting up small scale industries in particular through cluster
development approach under Industrial Policy Resolution,2001 and Special Package for Self Employment
Programmes as implemented from 2003-04.
3.31. Engineering Schools/ Polytechnics will be associated in imparting orientation training, specialized
training and skill upgradation training to unemployed persons. In this regard, corporate initiatives will
also be encouraged. Requirement of such trainings will be supported with inputs from HRD consultants.
Apprenticeship and summer placement programmes will also be initiated. State Council of Vocational
Education and Training and Director, Technical Education will be involved in organising trainings in self
financing schemes in Govt. and private I.T.Is and Polytechnics.
3.32 Development of ancillaries and downstream industries will receive priority of attention.
5. Forest Sector
3.33 Policy intervention relating to minor forest produce will be fine-tuned to enhance livelihood support
to the tribal people and generate substantial self employment opportunities for them.
3.34 Cultivation of medicinal plants ( i.e. herbal garden ) and other plantation crops will be intensified
in KBK districts under RLTAP Programme with the help of Self Help Groups and Vana Samrakshyan
Samitis , with usufructry rights & tree pattas to the Samitis.
3.35 Steps will be taken to focus on artisans/ workers involved with bamboo works to enhance their
income and employment under Bamboo Mission.
3.36 Economic Plantation and Afforestation Programme will be well coordinated so that it can generate
adequate wage employment. Externally Assisted Projects for catchment protection of Upper Kolab and
Indravati rivers would generate adequate wage employment and create durable assets for the Vana
Samrakshyan samitis.
3.37 Large scale afforestation in catchment areas of multipurpose projects will be taken up. Emphasis
will be given for multi-variety plantation with special emphasis on fruit trees, medicinal plants and other
species which will be acceptable to the communities and deepen their stake in to protection, management
and growth of such forests.
6. Biotechnology Sector
3.38 Tissue culture has got potential for self employment as a part of biotechnological intervention.
Banana, Bamboo etc. and horticulture species will be given emphasis. Tissue culture again is an
industry opening opportunities for women employment by and large. Enterpreneurs will be encouraged
to set up tissue-culture laboratories with suitable support in different regions.
3.39 Production, demonstration and establishment of cottage industries for cyanobacteria (BGA) biofertilizer for self employment for unemployed youth will be promoted in the State. Similar projects on
production of other bacteria bio-fertilizer e.g. Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirillum etc. will be undertaken
for self employment in Biotechnology Sector.
7. Information Technology Sector
3.40 Establishment of I.T. Kiosks in the urban area will be encouraged under special package of
assistance for promotion of self-employment.
3.41 Computer training will be given for setting up I.T. Kiosks, through Bank loans and subsidy as
admissible under existing self employment schemes.
3.42 A Business Process Outsourcing Complex (BPO Complex) will be set up at Bhubaneswar which
will generate some high quality employment, particularly, for the educated unemployed persons and I.T.
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professionals in the state. Suitable facilitation of enterprises as well as development of Human Resources
will be done on high priority.
8. Development of SC & ST/OBC & Minorities
3.43 Steps will be taken to cover adequate number of ST & SC, OBC and Minorities unemployed
persons under various Self Employment Programmes to provide them self employment opportunities.
3.44 Activities of Orissa SC & ST Development Finance Cooperative Corporation (OSFDC) will be
expanded.
3.45 Possibility of imparting vocational/professional training to unemployed persons belonging to SC/
ST/OBC category with assistance from Govt. of India will be explored.
9. Empowerment of Women
3.46 Formation of new Women Self Help Groups and strengthening of the existing groups will be
encouraged, so as to saturate the state within a period of five years.
3.47 Mahila Vikas Samabaya Nigama (MVSN) will be strengthened to play a pro-active role in generation
of self employment opportunities for women and disabled persons.
3.48 Voluntary organizations/ Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) will be encouraged to impart
training, capacity building and promoting selfemployment for women.
10. Organizing Rally for recruitment in respect of persons for Defence Services
3.49 There is large scope for recruitment of youth for enrolment in the 3 wings in Defence Services
like; Army, Airforce and Navy. This is one of the key areas for providing employment opportunities to the
youth both in Urban and Rural Sector. At present the limited number of rallies conducted by Government
is not sufficient to realize the full potential of the State in respect of youth remaining unemployed
including those in tribal dominated pockets. Taking the national scenario, Orissa still remains much
behind the required recruitment quota for want of the suitable youths. Therefore, regular rallies at the
district level are to be organized in collaboration with the Branch Recruiting Officers of Govt. of India to
conduct special rallies across the state including tribal pockets for recruitment of tribal youth. For this
purpose suitable programmes for facilitating preparation by youth to participate and succeed in the
competition in such rallies will be taken up. This will be done in collaboration with NCC Directorate,
Recruitment Centres, CRPF and Territorial Army located at Bhubaneswar.
3.50 Orissa is not able to get its major share in the C.D.S.(Combined Defence Services) Examination
and S.S.B.(Service Selection Board) for women. This is because due to want of necessary infrastructure
available in the State for which the youth are to be trained to face different kind of competitive examinations
at the National Level. In the Capital city of Bhubaneswar only one Academy called Kalinga Academy
has got necessary infrastructure for imparting training in C.D.S. examination for boys and S.S.B.
examination for girls.
3.51 Assistance would be provided to train the graduate girls and +2 qualified youth to get into the
technical wings of the services through entrance examinations.
11. Rural Sector
3.52 In order to create marketing outlets at various growth centres for the products of the rural artisans
and Self Help Groups steps will be taken under the existing programme.
3.53 In addition to the various general programmes, sector specific special programmes will be launched
with relevant line departments to take advantage of various GOI schemes including those of RD Department.
Particular emphasis will be given to horticulture, sericulture, handloom, coir, handicrafts, fisheries and
forestry sectors. Special schemes of GOI for regeneration of traditional industries will be taken up to
supplement funding from other sources.
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12. Urban Sector
3.54 Steps will be taken for Generation of self-employment through Kiosks/shopping units. Besides
this, adequate finance linkage may be provided to take up any vocational trade/ small business in the
occupied kiosks so that it would not be difficult for the beneficiaries to start the venture.
13. Wage Employment
3.55 Adequate wage employment opportunities will be assured to the unskilled labourers under SGRY,
PMGSY, NFFW and the proposed Employment Guarantee Scheme of Govt. of India and special awareness
will be created for its successful implementation. A coordinated inter-sectoral, inter-scheme approach
will be followed.
14. Institutional Arrangement
3.56 An Employment Mission will be set up at the state level to look into employment related issues
and monitor employment generation programmes at each level.
3.57 P & C Deptt. will be the Nodal Deptt. The Employment Mission will function in the P & C
Department which will be headed by an Officer of the rank of Commissioner. The Mission office will be
fully equipped with adequate personnel and infrastructure. A Project Appraisal Cell will be created in P
& C Department which will formulate new and innovative Self Employment Programmes in consultation
with different Administrative Departments and draw funds from different sources including Government
of India. The Director, Employment will function as the Joint Commissioner of Employment Mission,
assist the Commissioner of Employment Mission and coordinate various employment programmes in
the field.
3.58 For imparting training to young entrepreneurs on development of small scale and cottage industries,
ITIs and Engineering Schools would start self financing skill upgradation schemes in different trades
and disciplines. Entrepreneurship Development Programmes will be taken up vigorously through existing
institutions. Hands on skills will be imparted in various trades such as automobile repair, pump repair,
electrification, masonry, joinery works, plumbing, grafting, floriculture, horticulture, sericulture, pisciculture,
handloom and handicraft, Agro-Service Centre etc. Soft skills including English language skills will be
provided to skilled workmen to enable them to become employable at the national and international
level.
3.59 A 10 year Human Resources Plan taking into account latest technology interventions will be
prepared for development of human resources in the state, associating technically competent national
organizations.
3.60 Employment Exchanges in the State will be re-organised to effectively motivate the educated
unemployed persons to go for self-employment ventures.
3.61 All the Development Departments will be required to monitor the generation of employment on
monthly basis and report the achievement to Planning & Co-ordination Department and Labour &
Employment Department. This will cover generation of regular employment, contractual employment,
wage employment and self employment through Government initiatives.
CHAPTER - IV
Operational Guidelines Relating to Employment Programmes
4.1 High Power Employment Mission headed by the Hon ble Chief Minister will look into all policy
matters relating to Employment Programmes. It should meet at least twice a year. It may constitute
separate task forces as required or felt necessary.
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4.2 The Executive Body of the Mission headed by the Chief Secretary will look into execution of
policy decisions and should meet once in each quarter.
4.3
The Mission Director will function as the Member Secretary of the Executive Body of the Mission.
Role of Director, Employment
4.4 Director, Employment will look after all routine works of the Mission and guide the Employment
Exchanges on counselling the job seekers for taking up self employment ventures. The Executive Wing
of the Employment Mission will be located in the Directorate of Employment. Director, Employment
may compile districtwise targets vrs. achievements under Employment Programmes on monthly basis
and report the same to Labour & Employment Department and P & C Department. Finance Department
may support the Directorate with necessary contingency funds.
Role of District Employment Officers
4.5 District Employment Officer-cum-Project Directors of Employment Mission will report to collectors.
They will attend to all works relating to Self Employment Programmes in promotion of self employment
ventures, survey of job seekers, identification of key activities, and proper counselling to the job seekers.
Achieving the targets for self-employment for each district would be monitored by them every month and
reported to proper quarters. They would also attend to the statutory works as District Employment
Officers. They will monitor generation of all sorts of employment in district and furnish reports/returns to
all quarters. They will also function as the Member- Convenor of the District Level Committee for
implementation and monitoring of Self Employment Programmes at the district level ( as constituted
earlier).
Role of P & C Department:
4.6 The P & C Department will be the Nodal Department and coordinate policy making and macro
issues as well as overall strategies.
Role of Labour & Employment Department:
4.7 Labour & Employment Department will monitor various employment generation programmes and
compile generation of employment i.e. regular employment, contractual employment, self employment
and wage employment Departmentwise, schemewise and districtwise on monthly basis. In this regard
they will guide the Joint commissioner, Employment Mission and the District Employment Officers on
proper counseling to the job seekers and submission of report returns in time. They will forward the
consolidated monthly progress reports to P & C Department.
Role of Administrative Departments:
4.8 The Administrative Departments will implement ongoing Self Employment Programmes, special
programmes and formulate new and innovative Self Employment Schemes. They will suggest targets to
Planning & Co-ordination Department well in advance. After finalization of the targets at P & C Department
level, they will accordingly make budget provision. Thereafter, they will communicate district-wise targets,
necessary allotment and operational guidelines to their field functionaries with copies to the concerned
Collectors, Director, Employment and Planning & Co-ordination Department. They will sensitize the
Collectors and all their field functionaries on their Self Employment Programmes. They should ear-mark
a Nodal Officer in their Department on Employment Programmes who can make liasion with different
agencies and ensure forward and backward linkages for success of Self Employment Programmes.
The Nodal Officer in each Department will take steps to ensure that the target set under each sector is
achieved at the end of the year. He should furnish reports and returns to Labour and Employment
Department, Director, Employment as well as to P & C Department in time as prescribed. The
Administrative Departments will monitor generation of all sorts of employment on monthly basis and
report the same to Director, Employment as well as to P & C Department.
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Role of Heads of Department:
4.9 The concerned Heads of Departments will have the responsibility of execution of Employment
Programmes in the field, monitor both physical and financial aspects, co-ordinate all activities and
furnish report returns schemewise and districtwise to the Administrative Departments, Nodal Department
and Director, Employment. They must regularly inspect physically at the field level and take up appropriate
corrective actions. They will also document the success stories and send the same to P & C Department,
concerned Administrative Department and the Director, Employment. They may supply necessary
Booklets, Pamphlets and Operational Guidelines for awareness of all concerned.
Role of Collectors:
4.10 The Collector as the head of the team at the district level would be responsible for achieving the
district target and will plan, execute and monitor the progress of Employment Programmes (including
Self Employment Programmes) both physical and financial every month as head of the District Level
Committee for implementation and monitoring of Self Employment Programmes as already constituted
and furnish report returns to all concerned in time. He will also sort out various problems at the district
level and in case of issues to be resolved at the state level, the same shall be brought to the notice of
the respective state level authorities. He will associate DRDAs, ITDAs, Special Projects, NGOs and
other organizations to promote self employment ventures adequately and effectively. He will furnish
Monthly Progress Report of the district to the Director, Employment with copies to concerned Heads of
Departments/ Administrative Departments/ R.D.C./P & C Department.
Role of District Level Officers:
4.11 District Level Officers of Departments, Corporations and Agencies shall communicate the targets
for their subordinate officers such as Blocks, implement the programmes, monitor their progress and
co-ordinate with different agencies/organizations to ensure forward and backward linkages for success
of their programmes. They have to monitor both physical and financial aspects and furnish report returns
to respective Heads of the Departments and Collectors as prescribed in time.
Role of B.D.O:
4.12 The B.D.O will identify the key activities in his area with consultation of the concerned District
Level Officers. He will ensure that VLWs/ VAWs and Extension Officers are all actively associated in
the programme.
Role of Lead Bank Manager & NABARD:
4.13 The Lead Bank Manager and NABARD district manager together will allocate the targets under
Self Employment Programmes to respective Bank Branches keeping in view the over all targets of the
district and service area of different banks. They shall keep provisions under the Annual Credit Plan. The
L.B.M will issue necessary guidelines to respective Banks. As and when necessary he will sensitise
the bankers on Government Policy and about various new and innovative schemes. In case of any
difficulty, he will bring the matter to the notice of the Convenor, SLBC. He must ensure that the targets
allotted to the district is realized at the end of the year and for that purpose adequate credit is made
available to the beneficiaries. He should coordinate with Collectors for organizing Block level recovery
melas for different Banks and arrange for subsequent disbursement of sanctioned cases. NABARD
would be requested to assist in monitoring the programmes.
Role of the Convenor, SLBC:
4.14 The Convenor, SLBC may ensure that problems and prospects of new & ongoing Self Employment
Programmes are discussed in the SLBC meeting regularly and the problems, if any, be sorted out. He
will co-ordinate on different issues with NABARD and Reserve Bank of India as and when necessary. He
should have close liasion with the Employment Mission so that Mission can achieve its cherished
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goals. He should take all steps in close link with the Commissioner, Institutional Finance. All the Banks
and Departments are to ensure that Bank credit is available in full for all the Self Employment Schemes.
Role of I & P.R. Department:
4.15 They will publish brochures, pamphlets, scheme outlines and success stories to be circulated.
They will make Video films for telecast in T.V and Gramsat Programme and render necessary assistance
in organizing awareness camps and credit-cum-recovery camps.
Annexure-A
Sub: Constitution of Employment Mission
Realising very limited scope for generation of employment in Organised Sector, the State
Government have accorded very high priority on generation of self employment to reduce unemployment
problem in the State. The Government have mounted a Special Drive on Self-Employment Programme
(SEP).
2.
To co-ordinate creation of employment opportunities it has been decided to constitute a High
Power Employment Mission headed by Hon ble Chief Minister.
3.
The composition of the Mission shall be as follows :
1. All the members of the Council of Ministers
2. Five MPs and five MLAs to be nominated by Government
3. Chief Secretary
4. APC-cum-ACS
5. Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary & Secretary to Government,
P & C Department. Member Secretary
6. Ten members to be nominated by the Govt. from among bankers, professionals, civil society
organizations etc.
4.
As and when necessary, the Member-Secretary, may invite a few eminent professionals to attend
meetings of this Mission with permission of the Chairman. The meeting of the High Power Employment
Mission will be held at Bhubaneswar at least twice a year. Besides, emergency meeting of the Mission
can be convened at short notice with the permission of the Chairman. Mission will determine policy and
look into various aspects of the generation of employment, particularly self employment opportunity in
the State. The Mission may constitute an Empowered Committee with limited members from out of its
members to streamline day to day activities.
5.
There will be an executive body of the Mission headed by the Chief Secretary to oversee
implementation of policies and decisions as taken by the High Power Employment Mission. The executive
body may meet on quarterly basis. Emergent meeting of the executive body of the Mission will be
convened as and when necessary.
(Source : www.orissagov.nic.in)
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DRAFT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY POLICY - 2005
I.
BACKGROUND
Biotechnology has made significant contributions to the global economy in the fields of agriculture, human and animal healthcare, environment management and processing industry. It is recognized
as a rapidly emerging and far-reaching technology with the potential of contributing to next wave of
technological revolution as radical and even more pervasive than that brought about by information
technology. Employment generation, intellectual wealth creation, expanding entrepreneurial opportunities, augmenting industrial growth constitute a few of the compelling factors that warrant a focused
approach for this sector. The Indian biotechnology sector is gaining global visibility and is being tracked
for emerging investment opportunities.
Recognizing the potential, the Government of Orissa has identified biotechnology as a priority
area. The State is advantageously positioned to harness biotechnology applications owing to its rich
mineral and bio-resources. The Chilika lake, Asia s largest brackish water lake, houses a unique
ecosystem comprising aquatic and terrestrial vegetation, migratory and resident birds, fishery resources
and terrestrial wild life. It has a long coastline covering 480 km. The State has a rich floristic wealth with
an estimated 2754 plant species. Out of the estimated 1200 orchid species in India, 129 rare species
are reported to occur exclusively in Orissa. Forests cover about 30% of the geographical area of the
State. The biodiversity rich areas of the state include Similipal hills, Gandhamardan hills, Mahendragiri
hills, Bhitarkanika, Sunabeda Plateau, Chilika lake and Malayagiri.
The mangrove flora in the Orissa coast is more prolific than those in the Sundarbans, Cauveri and
Godavari basins and Andaman and Nicobar islands, with 63 out of the 65 species in India found there.
The state houses many scientific institutes and universities working on various aspects of
biodiversity and biotechnology, contributing to generation of wealth of knowledge about the distribution,
richness, sustainable utilization and value addition of these resources. These are also sources for
highly educated skilled manpower base and cradles for potential entrepreneurs. The State has a welldeveloped social infrastructure such as and physical infrastructure such as road, rail and communication networks.
The Government of Orissa has already taken many initiatives for promoting biotechnology in the
state. It had brought out the Biotechnology Vision Document in 2001 for the 10th five year plan. It has
also declared biotechnology as a priority sector in its Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR-2001). These
initiatives would be expanded and given major thrust as part of the Biotechnology Policy.
2.
OBJECTIVES
The biotech policy aims at integrating the existing achievements in research and industry and
strengthening and expanding the existing base to maximize the benefits for development of the state
through the following:
1. Prioritising the thrust areas for basic and applied research and technology development
2. Promoting innovation in R&D by providing financial and infrastructural support and by
encouraging public-private partnership for R&D.
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3. Promoting development of the industry by providing quality infrastructure and an enabling
environment for sustained growth and international competitiveness.
4. Development of human resources in various areas of biotechnology .
5. Employment generation.
6. Capacity building of IPR and biosafety.
7. Providing financial support, and incentives to industry.
8. Providing an institutional framework and well defined modalities to achieve the above
objectives.
3.
PRIORITY AREAS
Basic and applied research and technology development would be both for public good and for
profit . Areas for applied research will be identified in consultation with industry. Such projects both
short term and long term will be implemented in association with the industry to ensure time targeted
development and commercialization of the products and processes. Priority areas in individual sectors
would be assessed from time to time to ensure optimal utilization of existing resources for biotechnology
applications.
3.1
Agriculture biotechnology
Biotechnology intervention is necessary to make agriculture competitive and remunerative in the
face of challenges such as declining availability of arable land; low productivity of crops, livestock and
fisheries; production losses due to biotic (insects and other pests, weeds) and abiotic (salinity, drought,
alkalinity) stresses; post-harvest crop damage in storage and transportation; and declining availability
of water as an agricultural input.
The following priority areas have been identified.
1.
Development of economically viable horticulture plants byclonal propagation.
2.
Improvement of floriculture using, micro-propagation and macro propagation.
3.
Setting up of regional hardening facilities for tissue culture plantlets in multiple locations
to promote entrepreneurship and involvement at grass root level.
4.
Cultivation of elite medicinal and aromatic plants for sustained supply of raw materials
to the units engaged in extraction and production of value added products.
5.
Development of molecular markers particularly for identification of elite plant varieties
having attributes like resistance to specific diseases.
6.
Organic farming using non chemical biotech inputs like biofertilisers and biopesticides
for rural and economic development of the state given the higher realization of such
products in the international market.
7.
Mass planting of trees of economic importance which grow easily in Orissa s climatic
and soil conditions but by sourcing efficient technologies and providing financial support and incentives.
Agro-forestry plantation (bamboo, teak, eucalyptus, pine etc.) to replace denuded
forests for paper and pulp industry.
8.
Establishments of gene-banks and germplasm collections for maintenance and propagation of superior quality crops and plants of special value.
9.
Establishment of clonal seed orchards for mass production of improved seed
10.
Development of transgenic crops standards
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The yields of rice, pulses and oilseeds have reached the stage of saturation in Orissa. Yields can
be improved either by restoration of hybrid vigour, or by genetic transformation. Similarly the yield of
vegetables and fruits can also be improved.
Crop productivity in the non-coastal areas of the State affected by drought and high temperature
can be improved by engineering the metabolic properties. Similarly the yield of oils and other products
from non-timber species of trees such as trees like Azadiracta indica (neem) and Madhuca latifolia
(Mahua) can be enhanced through gene transfer.
3.2
Medical biotechnology
Malaria, filariasis, cancer, tuberculosis and malnutrition pose a major burden of disease in the
State as also in many other parts of the country. Further, Orissa is prone to several natural disasters
including cyclones, floods and droughts following which out-break of several epidemics is common.
The medical biotechnology would be maximally utilized to develop affordable tools for prevention,
detection and treatment of such diseases, particularly those which affect women, children and the poor.
The priority areas would include.
3.3
1.
Supporting basic and applied research in molecular and cellular biology, genomics,
proteomics, system biology, stem cell biology, RNA interference, host response and
new platform technologies.
2.
Development of products such as vaccines, diagnostics, new therapies based on cell
and tissue replacement, therapeutic antibodies, herbal and other, plant based medicines, nucleic acids, therapeutics, drug and vaccine delivery systems and new anti
microbial agents.
3.
Screening of native herbs for identification of bioactive molecules and extracts known
in traditional systems for value added therapeutics products, their characterization
and safety assessment in vitro and in vivo.
4.
Development of immunodiagnostics as well as molecular diagnostic kits for diseases
and genetically inherited disorders and diseases prevalent in the state. Local production of reagents required for the diagnostic kits will be supported.
5.
The State has well established public health machinery and invaluable data on disease incidence, prevalence and management to support clinical trials. These trials
could be taken up in collaboration with biotechnology companies internationally norms.
Industrial biotechnology
The priority areas in industrial biotechnology would be processes to convert renewable resources
rich in vegetable oils and sugars and abundantly available in the state into a wide variety of chemical
substances such as fine and bulk chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biocolorants, solvents, bioplastics,
vitamins, food additives and biofuels.
3.4
Animal biotechnology
Improvement, maintenance and propagation of superior quality livestock and products from them
such as milk, meat and eggs would be taken up through programmes such as:
1.
Establishment of cell lines and sperm banking facilities for maintenance and propagation
of superior quality livestock.
2.
Rapid multiplication of livestock through introduction of advanced embryo transfer
techniques.
3.
Genetic improvement of local breeds of cows, buffaloes, goat and sheep.
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3.5
4.
Development of diagnostics and vaccines for major livestock diseases such as foot and
mouth disease, rabies, haemorrhage, septacaemia, anthrax etc.
5.
Development and application of methods for enhancing milk yields in cattle.
6.
Biotechnological interventions for increasing shelf life of meat, milk and milk products.
Aquaculture and marine biotechnology
The state has economically important aquatic and marine resources such as a variety of important fish, prawns and microorganisms. Use of biotechnology will be continued for achieving disease
resistance, enhanced productivity, fertility and reproductive growth, exploration of marine organisms for
novel genes and gene products, biopolymers, novel enzymes, therapeutic products, pollution monitoring etc. The priority areas would include:
3.6
1.
Development of better methods for pisciculture for commercially important fish such as
katla, rohu, magur etc.
2.
Development of scientific methods of cultivation of fresh water and brackish water
prawns for higher yields and better quality.
3.
Diagnostics for bacterial and viral diseases affecting fish and prawn.
4.
Identification and cultivation of marine flora and fauna for production of value added
products.
Environmental biotechnology
Contamination by heavy metal ions from mining has left a large areas of land unfit for cultivation.
Rapid urbanization in the last few years has also led to serious environmental pollution of air, water and
soil.
A major thrust would be given to development and application of biotechnology to promote costeffective and clean alternatives for environmental risk assessment and quality monitoring, eco-restoration of degraded habitats, conversion of toxic recalcitrant chemicals into harmless by-products, phyto
and bioremediation of waste land, effluent treatment, value-added products from biomass, control of
biological invasion, greener process technologies and effective ex situ conservation strategies.
3.7
Bioresources
The State has a rich biodiversity. The animal, microbial, marine and plant resources are large
and diverse and offer great opportunity for use of biotechnological interventions for their conservation
and conversion to commercially useful products and processes in a sustainable manner. The following
activities aimed at mapping of biosources and their sustainable utilization would be strengthened.
3.8
1.
Inventorisation and mapping of the unique bioresources in the state,including mangroves, forest, marine and fresh water resources. This will be done with the help of
universities, undergraduate colleges, schools, research institutions, NGOs and private companies.
2.
Molecular characterization and bio-prospecting of flora and fauna from these resources
for development of novel therapeutic leads as well as other natural compounds for
industrial use. The rich traditional knowledge base among the rural and tribal people
on the use of biodiversity (including medicinal uses of plants) would be harnessed for
bioprospecting.
Alternative sources of energy
The State is advantageously placed to harness alternative sources of energy such as biomass for
power generation, bioethanol and biodiesel. The large wastelands could be reclaimed by cultivation of
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low lignin pulp wood for biomass generation or other species such as Jatropha, Pongamia, Salvadora
etc., for biodiseal production. The area also offers good potential for employment generation and rural
development. Major initiatives are proposed with involvement of industry in the following areas.
1.
Large scale cultivation of crops as alternative sources of bio-fuels and bio-energy
particularly utilizing the wastelands.
2.
Development of viable technologies for their conversion to biofuels.
3.
Development of microbial fermentation technologies for conversion of agricultural wastes
into bioethanol.
The State Government proposes to initiate steps to promote comprehensive R&D
development in related areas such as industry, HRD, infrastructure development financial support and incentives.
4. INNOVATION IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
1.
Government of Orissa will offer specific one time grants for setting up or upgrading
R&D facilities in universities in the area of biotechnology.
2.
Some of the existing universities/ institutions already active in research will be provided adequate support in pursuit of excellence in their key strength in biotechnology
including agribiotech, marine biotech and healthcare. These institutes will be designated as Centres of Excellence and would constitute a global advisory network to
foster cutting edge research.
3.
The State Government will encourage universities and institutions to build an active
network with national and international institutes of repute.
4.
The State Government will promote setting up of autonomous institutes under private
participation for achieving excellence in specialized areas.
5.
Core facilities in specialized areas of Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics would
be set up to facilitate research in the latest trends in biotechnology.
6.
The Government will encourage universities and health institutes to take up contract
research for industry and public agencies.
7.
To promote public private partnership and ensure better coordination among different
R & D organizations, the Government will extend support to the research institutes for
entering into partnerships with private companies for development and transfer of technology so that the fruits of research could reach the people faster.
5. INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE INDUSTRY
1.
The State Government will provide quality infrastructure for incubation of technologies
and promotion of biotech industries by setting one or more biotechnology parks. The
parks would provide equipment, common facilities and technical, financial consultancy and managerial support to the entrepreneurs for undertaking production, research and scale up in a cost effective manner.
2.
The government may take equity stakes in such projects by providing funds directly or
for land allotted for the projects.
3.
Biotech parks will promote closer interaction of the units housed in them with the
research institutions and universities in the state, and help in commercialization of the
technologies developed in the institutions.
4.
The parks will facilitate all statutory and regulatory approvals.
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5.
6.
The first Biotechnology Park is proposed to be developed at Patrapada, Bhubaneswar
and the marine Biotechnology Park at Chandrabhaga near Konark.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
The life science and biotechnology sector is characterized by dynamic changes in the flow of
new ideas and concepts in development of new tools for research. Human resource is the key to
development in this knowledge driven industry. The Government of Orissa will continuously strive for
development of its human resources in all facets.
A number of postgraduate and undergraduate courses in the area of biotechnology and allied
sciences have been introduced in various universities inthe state. Some of the institutes and universities are also offering doctoral programmes. The major institutes are:
1.
Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar,
2.
Central Rice Research Institute, Bidyadharpur, Cuttack,
3.
Regional Plant Resources Centre, Bhubaneswar,
4.
Central Institute of Fresh Water Aquaculture, Kausalya Ganga,
5.
Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar,
6.
Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar
7.
Central Tuber Crop Research Institute, Bhubaneswar,
8.
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar,
9.
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar,
10. Sambalpur Unversity, Sambalpur
11. Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Berhampur
12. Berhampur University, Berhampur,
13. SCB Medical College, Cuttack,
14. MKCG Medical College, Berhampur,
15. VSS Medical College, Burla.
The following initiatives are proposed to keep pace with the increasing demand for skilled manpower in the public and private sectors.
7.
1.
Introduction of additional courses at the graduate and post graduate levels.
2.
Upgradation of the existing infrastructure and improving the course content, in
consultation with DBT, Government of India.
3.
Enabling research institutes, colleges, universities, NGOs and private organizations to
undertake technicians training courses for technicians
4.
Introduction of specialized short term courses in business management and
entrepreneurship development for the biotech industry.
5.
Introduction of specialized courses on bio-safety, bio-ethics, intellectual property rights
(IPR) to enhance competitiveness of biotechnology industry.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Success of biotech industry depends on protection of the intellectual property resulting from
innovation. The Government of Orissa will extend financial support to industry and research institutes
for protection of IPR through filing of patents.
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A patent information centre will be set up with access to all relevant databases. This centre will
be converted to state level IPR center in due course.
8.
BIOSAFETY
The increasing awareness on the possibilities of exploiting genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
and products derived from them for commercial purposes has also led to considerable concern about
their biosafety. The state government would ensure setting up of adequate institutional mechanisms for
implementation as well as monitoring of GMO development and applications programmes as per the
National Biosafety guidelines.
9.
SOCIAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Government of Orissa will promote simple, low cost agricultural biotechnologies to generate
of rural employment. The following initiatives are proposed.
10.
1.
Activities such as mushroom cultivation, hardening facilities for plant tissue culture,
vermicomposting and organic farming will be promoted with the objective of generating
employment and to improve the quality of farm produce.
2.
Separate financial support will be provided along with NABARD for such projects.
3.
Support will be given to farmers cultivating medicinal plants and tissue culture raised
plants under contract with medicinal plant extraction units and tissue culture units.
4.
NGOs and private institutes will be encouraged to conduct farmers training programmes
to educate them on the benefits of agri-biotechnology.
INCENTIVES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
To be eligible for incentives and support, a biotechnology unit would mean a company engaged in
any of the following activities:
i.
Research and development and/or manufacture of living organisms and/or products or
processes derived by using specific living systems.
ii.
Bioinformatics
iii. Clinical trials and contract research
The biotechnology units in the State will be eligible for the following incentives:
10.1 Subsidies
10.1.1 Capital investment
i.
All biotech units in the State will be eligible for capital investment subsidy at the rate of
20% to a limit of Rs. 20 lakhs.
ii.
Units with capital investment of Rs. 5 crores and above will be eligible for capital
investment subsidy at the rate of 15% to a limit of Rs. 150 lakhs
iii. Units in an incubator or contract research organisations will get an additional 5% capital
investment subsidy.
10.1.2 Interest
i.
All biotech units will be eligible for a subsidy of 5% per annum on the rate of interest on the term
loans availed from a recognized Financial Institutions/Banks for a period of five years from the date of
completion of the project (If the rate of interest is 16 percent, the effective rate of interest after interest
subsidy would be (16-5) percent per annum i.e., 11 %).
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ii.
The units established in the districts Kalahandi, Naupada, Bolangir, Sonepur, Koraput, Malkangiri,
Rayagada, Nawarangpur, Gajapati and Deogarh will get additional interest subsidy at the rate of 5% per
annum on the rate of interest of the term loan or Rs. 5 lakhs whichever is less, as an incentive for
backward area development.
10.1.3Employment generation
i.
An eligible biotech unit in the large and medium sector will be entitled to reimbursement of 50%
of the expenditure incurred by it for paying its contribution towards Employees State Insurance (ESI)
and Employees Provident Fund (EPF) depending on the location of the unit for 5 and 7 years for units in
Zone A and Zone B respectively defined in Industrial Policy 2001, Government of Orissa.
ii.
An eligible unit in the small-scale sector will be entitled to reimbursement of 75% of the expenditure incurred by it for paying its contribution towards Employees State Insurance (ESI) and Employees
Provident Fund (EPF) scheme for 5 and 7 years for units in Zone A and Zone B respectively.
iii.
The reimbursement of the expenditure prescribed at and ii above will be payable annually
subject to the condition that the unit has paid its contribution towards ESI and EPF on due dates.
10.2 Tax exemption
10.2.1Value added taxes (VAT)
i.
Exemption of VAT on raw materials, spare parts, machinery and packaging material will be made
available for a period of 7 years.
ii.
Exemption of VAT on all biotech products will be available for a period of 10 years.
10.2.2 Other taxes
i.
Exemption of entry tax on all inputs and capital goods including captive generation sets will be
made available to all biotech units during the project implementation stage for a maximum period of 5
years.
ii.
All biotech parks including the units therein will be excluded from the tax regime (including
professional tax) of the municipal and other local authorities, provided, the park management undertakes to maintain the infrastructure of the biotech park.
10.3 Financial support
10.3.1 IPR protection
State Government will provide financial assistance to entrepreneurs for filing as well as a renewal
for the first year of patentsto the extent of 50% of the total expenditure up to maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs.
10.3.2 Quality certification
The biotech units will be provided a 50% subsidy for obtaining quality certification from B.I.S. and
other internationally recognized institutions subject to a maximum of Rs. 2.00 lakhs.
10.3.3 Travel assistance
All post graduates or doctorates in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology or life sciences
will be classified as technical entrepreneurs and can avail of travel assistance to go abroad for business
development, interaction with other biotech companies or for training. This assistance can only be
availed of by those sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Orissa.
The scale of assistance will be as under:
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
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10.4 Power Supply
i.
All biotech industries will be exempt from statutory power cuts.
ii.
Industrial power tariff will be applicable to the biotech industry.
iii.
Agri based biotechnology units will be treated as agricultural consumer for the purpose of levy of
power tariff.
iv.
All biotech units will be exempt from electricity duty for a period of 5 years from commencement
of commercial production.
10.5 Water supply
i.
All biotech units will get water at a concessional tariff of 50% under the provisions of the Irrigation
Act for a period of five years.
ii.
The units in the biotech park will have guaranteed municipal water supply.
10.6 Land
i.
Government land earmarked for the Land Bank Scheme and other Government land wherever
available as well as Biotechnology Parks will be allotted for new biotech units at pre-determined
concessional rates as notified from time to time. The following rates for Government land shall apply
until further orders.
Category
Rate for land located
within Municipal/NAC
Area (Rs. per acre)
Rate of Land located
outside Municipal/ NAC
Area (Rs. per acre)
Ground Rent
Zone-A*
3,00,000
1,00,000
0.25% of the Land Value
Zone-B*
1,00,000
25,000
0.25% of the Land Value
*As per Industrial Policy 2001, Government of Orissa
ii.
An eligible industrial unit irrespective of its location will be entitled to exemption from payment of
stamp duty and registration fee required for the purpose of registration of documents within the State
relating to purchase/acquisition of land and buildings for setting up of the approved projects.
iii.
Biotech units will be allowed twice the admissible floor area ratio.
10.7 Labour concessions
i.
General permission will be accorded to the biotech industry to run a three-shift operation (subject
to Government of India concurrence).
ii.
A system of Self-Certification shall be introduced for labour related compliance of routine nature
in the biotech park in consultation with the Labour Commissioner, Orissa. The system of inspection will
also be rationalized in terms of the recommendations of Government of India.
iii.
Flexibility in the opening and closing times and in the weekly holiday would be permitted to
biotech units. The units will also be exempt from provisions of Chapter VI of Factories Act 1948 on
working hours of adults).
iv.
Biotech units would be exempt from the provisions of Contract Labour Act 1970, in so far as noncore activities are concerned (with concurrence of Government of India).
v.
The State Level Apex Body constituted under the Industrial Policy 2001, Government of Orissa
to act as Ombudsman for labour related issues in the State will set up an exclusive Special Industrial
Tribunals for Biotech Parks to give top priority to the settlement of disputes that may arise in units
located in the Biotech Parks.
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vi.
Biotechnology shall be declared as a Public Utility Service for the purpose of application of
provisions under Chapter-V of the I.D. Act 1947.
10.8 Government purchases
Selected biotechnology products including the following will be included in the list of store items
reserved for exclusive purchase from the companies manufacturing the products in state.
i.
Biopesticides
ii.
Biofertilizers
iii.
Plant tissue culture
iv.
Diagnostics
v.
Vaccines
vi.
Therapeutics
This list of products can be reviewed and updated from time to time.
Local small-scale biotech units will enjoy a price preference of 5% over local medium or large
industries in state government purchases. Any small scale biotech unit having ISO or BIS Certification
for its products will get an additional price preference of 3% or 2% respectively.
The units in any biotech park will be exempt from depositing earnest money in State Government
tenders.
10.9 Venture capital
To promote biotech activities in the State, Government of Orissa, will set up a Biotechnology
Development Fund, with an initial corpus of Rs. 50 crores. The fund will be utilized for developing
biotechnology industry in the State, ensuring due priority for the units in Biotechnology Parks.
10.10 Single window clearance
i.
Government will constitute a High Level Clearance Authority under the Chairmanship of the Chief
Minister consisting of such other ex-officio members, under The Orissa Industries (Facilitation) Act,
2004 for acting as a single window clearance for all projects in the biotech park.
ii.
The Authority under this section shall:
(a) meet at such times and places and shall adopt such procedures to transact its business
as may be prescribed;
(b) examine the proposals brought before it, for setting up biotech units; and
(c) take decisions and communicate its decisions to the entrepreneurs and the Departments
or the Authorities concerned within the prescribed time limit of 30 days.
iii.
Every Department or Authority concerned, shall issue the required clearances after processing
the application as required under the applicable law within the specified time limit and in case of failure
to issue the required clearances within the specified time limit, such clearances shall be deemed to
have been issued and the entrepreneurs may proceed with the implementation of the project.
iv.
The authority shall consist of the following members, namely:
(a) Chief Secretary to Government;
(b) The Secretaries to Government in charge of Industries, Science and Technology, Finance,
Labour, Local administration, Rev enue, Taxes, Irrigation, Power and Forests
departments;
(c) Managing Director, Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (IDCO);
(d) Managing Director, Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Orissa Ltd.
(IPICOL);
(e) Director of Industries and Commerce;
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(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
Chairman, Orissa State Electricity Board;
Chief Town Planner;
Chairman, Orissa State Pollution Control Board;
Chairman, Orissa State Financial Corporation;
Chairman, Orissa Small Industries Corporation;
Chief Electrical Inspector;
Director of Factories and Boilers;
Director of Mining and Geology;
Director of Health Services
Chairman/CEO, Biotech Park
10.11 Miscellaneous
i.
All the incentives applicable to general industries would also be applicable to biotech units.
ii.
All incentives could be availed on initiation of the proposed activity/production.
11.
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
To realize the goals set in the policy the State Government has constituted a State Biotechnology
Board (SBB) under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister and a State Level Implementation Committee
(SLIC), under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary.
1.
The State Biotechnology Board (SBB) would facilitate proper and timely implementation of this
policy, and will ensure social and economic benefits of biotechnology are made available widely.
It will act in a manner so that the biotechnology industry in the State will retain its competitive
edge at all times. It will liaise with the Central Government wherever required.
To foster public-private partnership, the state Government will set up a special Biotechnology
Development Fund with an initial corpus of Rs.50 crores, with private collaboration with the objective of
funding various ventures. The fund can be further augmented by grants and donations from Indian and
overseas nationals and companies.
The committee will also be responsible for reassessment of priority areas for growth from time to
time.
2.
The SLIC will be responsible for effective utilization of the Biotech Development Fund and will act
as a think tank and key advisor on diverse policy related issues.
It will identify key biotechnology areas for investments in research and technology development
as is necessary for the State.
It will promote research in the emerging and nascent technologies by inviting proposals from
different institutions and industries and providing financial assistance.
The SLIC will help the State in creating greater public awareness issues arising which impinge
on aspects of culture, morality, ethics, economics etc.
The SLIC will setup a Core Technical Group for evaluation of the projects to be set up in the
biotech parks and for disbursement of the subsidies.
(Source : www.orissagov.nic.in)
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STATE RESERVOIR FISHERY POLICY
PREAMBLE
Water is a gifted resource of nature which is not only a prime need for life but also an invaluable
potential for development of fisheries. Orissa State with its immense water resources has tremendous
scope for augmenting fish production for the growing fish-eating population and also generating rural
employment. During the last five decades, the State has utilized its closed water bodies viz. ponds
and tanks through scientific aquaculture both in fresh water and brackish water sectors. But open
water bodies like reservoirs, rivers, estuaries, lakes, lagoons, canals, swamps, etc. which are vast in
terms of area and productive capacities are mostly untapped or undertapped. The present level of
production and productivity of the reservoir resources of the State have been estimated at 1830
metric tonnes and 9.3 kgs. per hectare respectively. But if the same reservoir resources are developed
on scientific lines with appropriate operational and conservation measures as outlined in the draft
policy, the projected production and productivity would increase to 19,748 metric tonnes and 100
kgs. per hectare respectively. Thus the major objective of STATE RESERVOIR FISHERY POLICY
for scientific management of vast and valuable reservoir resources are as follows :
Major objectives
(i)
To augment fish production from the vast untapped/under-tapped reservoir resources through
scientific management.
(ii)
To generate gainful rural employment with special reference to fishing communities and
economic rehabilitation of displaced persons.
(iii)
To introduce systematic management strategies both for conservation and sustained fish
production.
(iv)
To attract increasing investments from private sector.
(v)
To stimulate entrepreneurship for fishery sector with special reference to reservoir fishery.
(vi)
To substitute traditional methods by introduction of advanced technology in operation of
reservoir fishery.
(vii)
To develop skill among fishermen/fisherwomen in reservoir operation and organizational
strengthening.
(viii)
To generate substantial revenue for the State.
1. OWNERSHIP
1.1. Fishing rights of all reservoirs above 40 hectares (100 acres) shall be vested with Fisheries &
A.R.D. Department. The fishing rights of all reservoirs up to 100 acres will be transferred to respective
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Gram Panchayats for leasing them out to Primary Fishermen Co-operative Societies registered under
Orissa Co-operative Societies Act, 1962 or Societies registered under Orissa Self-help Co-operative
Societies Act, 2001 etc. Transfer of fishing rights to the Fisheries & A.R.D. Department and the Gram
Panchayats of the reservoirs to be created, shall be an automatic process after impoundment. All
such transfer shall be effected unless and otherwise any water body is specifically earmarked for
any specific purpose by the Government.
1.2. The fishing rights for all these water bodies will be transferred with immediate effect to the
Fisheries and A.R.D. Department of Government of Orissa. Fisheries and A.R.D. Department will in
turn take active steps for ensuring stocking of these water bodies and multiply the production level of
fish and prawn in the reservoirs. The transfer of fishing rights will be subject to the following conditions :
(i)
The safety of Irrigation Project reservoir should in no way be jeopardized as a result of fishing
activity. The field level Fishery Officers will co-operate with their counterparts in the Water
Resources Department to maintain highest safety standard in the Project.
(ii)
Stumps will be cleared to facilitate the netting operation in the reservoir by the fishermen except
the area specified in Para. 3.4. A certificate may be submitted jointly by the District Level
Fishery Officer and the Executive Engineer, Water Resources in the proforma given in the
Annexure I to the effect that stumps have been fully or partly cleared from the reservoir.
(iii)
Steps should be taken to provide basic infrastructure in the existing irrigation project to facilitate
fishing activities in the Reservoir such as approach road to the Reservoir, Fish Landing Centre,
Captive Nursery (2 Nos. of tanks of half a hectare each water area and 1.5 metre depth or more
as per fingerling requirement), a multipurpose building of 2000 sq. ft. plinth area and a patrol
boat (In case of reservoirs having Mean Water Spread Area of over 200 hectares). In case of
all fresh proposals for Irrigation Projects for renovation and new projects, provision should be
made for making available the aforesaid infrastructural facilities in consultation with the District
Fishery Officer.
(iv)
The Fisheries Department will take steps for rearing of fish seed of over 100 mm. size in the
Captive Nursery for stocking in the reservoir every year.
(v)
A Co-ordination Committee at the District level may be set up with the following members.
(a)
S.E. in charge of the concerned Irrigation Project
(b)
E.E. of the concerned Irrigation Project
(c)
Zonal Deputy Director Fishery of the concerned zone
(d)
District Level Fishery Officer
(e)
Tahasildar of the concerned Tahasil
This Committee should meet at least once in every quarter during the year.
2. CLASSIFICATION :
Basing on the mean water spread area of reservoirs, the following classification is made :
(i) 10 hectares to <1,000 hectares
..
Minor Reservoir
(ii) 1,000 hectares to <5,000 hectares
..
Medium Reservoir
(iii) Over 5,000 hectares
..
Large Reservoir
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3. OPERATIONAL STRATEGY
Taking into consideration the productivity pattern and management aspects of reservoirs in
relation to water spread area the following operational strategy shall be adopted.
3.1. The reservoirs of the major, medium and minor irrigation projects, the fishing right of which
has been transferred to Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, shall be leased
out to the nearest Primary Fisherman Co-operative Society / Societies formed under the Orissa Cooperative Societies Act, 1962 or Society/ Societies registered under the Orissa Self-Help Co-operative
Act, 2001 (P.F.C.S.). Preference will be given to displaced persons/project affected persons (Who
are poor and interested in becoming active fishermen) in conferment of fishing rights. In case a
particular reservoir is leased out to more than one Primary Fishermen Co-operative Society (P.F.C.S.),
the area allotted to each P.F.C.S. should be identified properly to avoid any dispute in future. A lease
value of Rs. 300 per hectare per year will be charged from this Primary Fishermen Co-operative
Society/Societies fishing in Minor reservoirs. This amount will be deposited by the concerned P.F.C.S.
in one instalment with the Fisheries and A.R.D. Department which in turn will deposit an amount of
Rs. 60 per hectare per year in Government Treasury in appropriate head of account. The balance
amount of Rs. 240 per hectare per year will be deposited with the concerned Fish Farmers
Development Agency (F.F.D.A.). This amount will be used for purchase of fish seed from the fish
farms of Government/Orissa Pisciculture Development Corporation Ltd. for rearing in the captive
nursery and stocking in the reservoir every year.
In case of medium and major projects, the lease value will be Rs. 200 per hectare per year out
of which an amount of Rs. 40 per hectare per year will be deposited in the Government Treasury in
the appropriate head of account. The remaining amount of Rs. 160 will be deposited with the concerned
F.F.D.A. The amount of Rs. 160 will be used for purchase of fish seed from the Government Fish
Farm/O.P.D.C. farms for rearing in captive nursery and stocking in the reservoir every year. Collection
of this fee will be done in one instalment. In case of any particular reservoir where there is no existing
P.F.C.S., the District Level Fisheries Officers concerned will take immediate steps to form P.F.C.S./
Societies.
3.2. Where no P.F.C.S. can be formed or the existing P.F.C.S. do not show interest in taking
reservoir on lease, the said reservoir will be leased out to private individuals/entrepreneurs/public
undertakings/registered companies through open auction or sealed tenders and in that case the
entire lease value would be deposited in the State Government account. In case the lessee is other
than the P.F.C.S./ Societies, the entire stocking responsibility should be with the private individual. In
case of open auction, the auction will be conducted by the D.F.O./A.D.F. in charge of the district. In
case of sealed tenders, the tenders will be called and opened by the concerned D.F.O./A.D.F. in
charge of the district. The open auction/tender should however be finalized with the approval of the
concerned zonal level Deputy Director of Fisheries. The lessee/successful tenderer shall have to
engage genuine fishermen members of the P.F.C.S./fishermen of the locality for exploitation by
paying fishing wages equivalent to one third of the market value of the fish caught by the fishermen.
However, the Fisheries and A.R.D. Department shall have the right to reserve any water body for
research, training, extension and collection of brood stock.
3.3. Operation of any mechanized/motorized fishing boat in the reservoirs shall require prior
permission of the Fisheries and A.R.D. Department. Permission granted, if any, by the Fisheries and
A.R.D. Department shall be forthwith communicated to the Water Resources Department.
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3.4. No fishing shall be allowed within five hundred metres from the dam, from the upstream as
well as downstream in case of large reservoirs, 200 metres upstream/downstream in case of Medium
and 100 metres upstream/downstream in case of minor reservoirs.
3.5. There shall be no restriction on the activities of the Water Resources Department for operating
reservoirs for irrigation purposes and no prior permission from the Fisheries and A.R.D. Department
shall be needed for the same.
3.6. No permanent or temporary structure of any type shall be erected in the reservoir or in its
periphery by the Fisheries and A.R.D. Department for taking up pisciculture without the prior approval
of the Water Resources Department.
3.7. The fishing operation in the reservoirs shall be done in such a manner as not to endanger the
structure of the reservoir in any way.
3.8. Regular monthly returns on quantity of fish caught in each of the reservoirs transferred/to be
transferred to Fisheries and A.R.D. Department shall be submitted to the Water Resources
Department.
3.9. Royalty shall be collected alongwith the lease value by Fisheries and Animal Resources
Development Department @ Rs. 10, Rs. 20 and Rs. 40 per hectare of Mean Water Spread Area
(MWSA) per annum for Major, Medium and Minor reservoirs respectively. This rate may be revised
from time to time through joint discussion between the authorities of Water Resources Department
and Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department. Royalty so fixed shall be credited in
favour of Department of Water Resources Development Department before closure of each financial
year.
3.10. The lease amount to be paid to Water Resources Department would be deposited in the
following head of account :
(i)
Royalty from Major Irrigation Reservoirs
0701 Major and Medium Irrigation 01-Major Irrigation Commercial 800 other receipts royalty
from Major Irrigation Reservoir given for fishery
(ii)
Royalty from Medium Irrigation Reservoirs
0701 Major and Medium Irrigation 03 Medium Irrigation Commercial 800-other receipts
royalty from Medium Irrigation Reservoir given for fishery
(iii)
Royalty from Minor Irrigation Reservoirs
0702-Minor Irrigation 800-other receipts royalty from Minor Irrigation Reservoir given for
fishery .
3.11. The lease value to be collected by Fisheries & A.R.D. Department from Primary Fishermen
Co-operative Societies or private individuals would be deposited in the following Receipt Head :
0405 Fisheries 011 Rents deposit of lease value received from Primary Fishermen
Co-operative Societies and others for lease of the Fishery Reservoirs
4. LEASE/AUCTION PERIOD
In all the above cases, the initial lease/auction period shall be for five years. The lease period
may be extended up to another five years, subject to satisfactory performance of the lessee/auction
holder.
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In case of unsatisfactory performance and violation of stipulated terms and conditions, the
lease/auction shall be cancelled at any time with due notice. Settlement of all lease/auctions shall be
done through execution of approved agreement.
5. MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
In case of existing reservoirs, where there is no such captive fish seed rearing centre, the
Water Resources Department may hand over required piece of land, if available, to the Fisheries
and A.R.D. Department for the same purpose.
6. POST IMPOUNDMENT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
6.1. Under no circumstances, drainage of water below the dead storage level (DSL) of a reservoir
shall be allowed except under emergency situation. Priority would be given to the supply of Irrigation
water for agriculture over fishery.
6.2. The Fisheries and A.R.D. Department can avail tax free water from any reservoir, at the time
of need, for pisciculture practices after obtaining approval of Water Resources Department.
6.3. Although setting of gill nets in the reservoir shall be allowed during night hours, harvesting of
fish and thoroughfare within the reservoir area shall be disallowed due to security reasons from
06.00 P.M. to 06.00 A.M.
6.4. The Water Resources Department and Fisheries & A.R.D. Department shall jointly prepare
Reservoir Development Plan in respect of each reservoir for fisheries development. In this matter
the services of National Research Institute and other allied Institutions may be taken.
7. CONSERVATION MEASURES
7.1. There shall be ban on catching of brood stock of Indian Major carps and any other economic
species to be specified by the Fisferies and A.R.D. Department from time to time during monsoon i.e.
from 15th June to 31st August to allow every fish to breed at least once during its lifetime.
7.2. Capture and sale of Indian Major Carps below 250 mm total length shall be banned in order to
prevent indiscriminate killing of young fish population.
7.3.
Gill net below 100 mm stretched mesh size shall be banned for operation throughout the year.
7.4.
Dynamiting and use of other explosives shall be prohibited for catching/killing of fish.
7.5.
Use of poisons and toxins in the water body shall be banned.
7.6. Erection of fixed gears i.e. set nets, gill nets, traps, bamboo screens etc.across the stream
watercourse draining into the reservoir shall be banned.
7.7. Fisheries & A.R.D. Department shall have the right to declare any part of the reservoir as
protected area for a particular period.
7.8.
Unauthorized fishing in the reservoir is illegal.
7.9. Industrial effluents/sewerage discharge into the reservoir without proper treatment shall not
be permitted.
7.10. No exotic fish shall be introduced in the reservoir without prior permission of the Fisheries &
A.R.D. Department with a view to preserving genetic purity and germ plasma of the indigenous stain.
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8. ENFORCEMENT MEASURES
Fisheries & ARD Department shall declare officers in the rank of Fishery Extension Officer/
Inspector of Fisheries and above as Authorized Officers for enforcement of the above conservation
measures and they shall be delegated with the following powers :
8.1. Powers to inspect any fish, fishery product, fishing crafts, gears, plants, machinery, hatcheries,
fish landing platforms/ sheds, jetties etc.
8.2. During the course of inspection, if an authorized officer detects unauthorized fishing from a
Reservoir, the authorized officer may take charge of the stock so caught and dispose of the stock in
the open market at the prevailing price. The authorized officer shall thereafter lodge an F. I. R. in the
nearest Police-Station.
9. EVALUATION
Need based evaluation may be conducted at an interval of five years by an independent
Agency of national repute on the effect of the Policy in Reservoir Development.
Sd/ A. K. Tripathy
Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government
Fisheries & ARD Department
.....................................................................................................................................................................
Annexure-I
This is to certify that..............................nos. of trees/ stumps are found to be existing in the
reservoir. During this year (Specified period)...............................nos. of trees/ stumps have been
cleared and ............................nos. of trees/ stumps are found to be standing in the reservoir .
Signature of the
District Level Fishery Officer
Signature of the
Executive Engineer
Countersignature of the
District Collector.
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ADVERTISEMENT POLICY
OF
GOVERNMENT OF ORISSA - 1998
Consequent upon transfer of subject relating to control of news papers etc. to I & P. R.
Department, the question of amending the advertisement policy and framing a set of rules for issue
of Government advertisements and advertisements of Government Undertakings, etc., was under
consideration of Government for some time past. Government have after careful consideration,
been pleased to decide as follows :1. DEFINITION
(i)
Government
: Government means the Government of Orissa, in the Information and
Public Relations Department.
(ii) Policy
: Means the advertising policy of the Government of Orissa.
(iii) Advertisement
: Means all Government advertisements and advertisements of all
government of Orissa Undertakings, Corporations and Boards, etc.,
released through Information and Public Relations Department.
(iv) Daily Newspaper
: Means a publication that circulates news and comments on current
affairs and is published everyday. Bi.-weeklies and tri-weeklies are
included in this category.
(v) Periodicals
: Include weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual
publications.
(vi) Classified Advertisement: Is that Advertisement which is published in a compact section of a
newspaper, under specified heads, as opposed to the display
advertisement. This includes the following, namely:(a)
Situation vacant,
(b)
Tender and auction notices, and
(c)
Statutory notices and miscellaneous announcements.
(vii) Display Advertisement : Is that advertisement which has conspicuous display of contents
and is published run over the paper, as opposed to the classified
advertisement. This Includes the following :(a) Mass Campaigns, and (b) Sales Promotion
(viii) Commercial
Advertisement
Means advertisements emanating from State Government
Undertakings, Corporations, Boards, etc., Inter-State Joint Projects
as well as those relating to Centrally sponsored schemes and those
connected with any commercial schemes : the cost of publication of
which is borne by the clients concerned.
2. CATEGORY
Small, Medium & Big Newspapers / Periodicals shall be categorised as under (to be revised
as per R.N.I. guidelines from time to time).
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(i)
Small
-
Up to a circulation of 25,000 copies per issue.
(ii) Medium -
Circulation ranging between 25,000 to 75,000 copies per issue.
(iii) Big
Circulation above 75,000 copies per issue.
-
3. PRINT AREA
Newspapers / periodicals should have the following minimum print area to be acceptable for
issue of Government advertisements.
Periodicity
Print area not less than
Dailies
760 Std. Col. Cms.
Weeklies & Fortnightlies
480 Std. Col. Cms.
Monthlies & other periodicals
960 Std. Col. Cms.
Exceptions might be made in the case of newspapers / periodicals published in tribal languages
or primarily for tribal readership.
4. ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility of newspapers and periodicals for release of Government advertisements :
(i)
Newspapers and periodicals eligible for Government advertisements must have a minimum
paid circulation of not less than 10,000 copies per issue.
(ii)
National daily newspapers and periodicals with all-India circulation in the approved list of
Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity, Government of India can also be considered
for release of advertisements.
(iii)
The newspapers / periodicals should have uninterrupted and regular publication for a period'
of not less than four (4) months. Quarterly journals have to bring out at least two issues before
they are considered.
(iv)
Compliance with the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 and registration of the daily
newspapers / periodicals with the Registrar of Newspapers for India, New Delhi (R.N.I) are
essential for being eligible to avail Government advertisements.
(v)
All newspapers and periodicals published from Orissa satisfying above criteria must be either
in Oriya or English language.
(vi)
All newspapers and periodicals published outside Orissa in Oriya language satisfying other
eligibility criteria.
(vii)
National Hindi and English newspapers satisfying the above criteria.
(viii)
House Journals, House Magazines and Souvenirs will not ordinarily qualify for Government
advertisements.
(ix)
All eligible news papers may submit application in prescribed proforma as in the Annexure to
be in the approved list of 1.& P.R. Deptt. to obtain advertisements at rates to be settled as in
para 12 below.
(x)
Relaxation will be made in the case of the following :
specialised / Scientific / Technical periodicals of uninterrupted regular publication and of repute
with a paid circulation of 1000 copies per issue.
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5. RELEASE OF ADVERTISEMENTS (GENERAL)
Policy for release of advertisements :(i)
Keeping in view the Government policy, publicity requirements and availability of funds, a
balanced and equitable placing of advertisements is aimed at. Government advertisements are not
intended to be a measure of financial assistance to newspapers / periodicals. However, appropriate
weightage or consideration will be given to :
(ii)
(a)
Small and Medium newspapers / periodicals.
(b)
Language newspapers / periodicals.
(c)
Specialised, Scientific and Technical Periodicals.
(d)
Any other category which Government may consider appropriate for special and bonafide
reasons.
(e)
To only genuine newspapers which circulate news or comments on current affairs;
likewise to only standard journals / periodicals on science, art, literature, sports, films,
cultural affairs, etc. Regularity in publication is to be considered as one of the criterion
for release of Government advertisements.
General policy governing release of advertisements within the funds available will be as follows :
(a)
There must be widest possible coverage so as to reach the masses.
(b)
Preference in release of advertisement will be given to Oriya dailies.
(c)
Pulling power, production standard and the language and areas that are intended to be
covered,
(d)
While political affiliation of a newspaper or periodical will not be taken into account
advertisement support may be withdrawn when the newspaper periodical acts in
disregard to journalistic ethics. Whether or not the newspaper periodical has violated
journalistic ethics shall be judged by any of the following parameters, namely :*
Baseless, motivated, malicious, scurrilous or obscene reports or comments:
*
Reports imputing a person of statements he/she has not made:
*
Reports or comments designed to affect communal harmony or national integration
or preach violence or lawlessness, offend the sovereignty and integrity of India:
*
Reports or comments repugnant to socially accepted norms of public decency and
morals: and
*
Non-publication or publication in a mutilated or tendentious manner of Government
Press Notes, Handouts, Communiques, Press Contradictions, etc.
(iii)
No classified advertisement will be issued to journals / periodicals unless specifically approved
by Government.
(iv)
Since the objective of advertisements is to provide information to the people, the following
criteria shall be taken into account while releasing the advertisements.
(a)
Whether the newspaper periodical reaches the class of people whom the advertisement
seeks to inform: and
(b)
Whether the newspaper / periodical has sufficient circulation in the area where the
advertisement seeks to make an impact.
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In view of the limitation of funds, it will be legitimate to release advertisements to different
newspapers periodicals on rotation basis. This method will also provide some support to small
newspaper periodicals.
6. RELEASE OF ADVERTISEMENTS OF PUBLIC UNDERTAKINGS, CORPORATIONS,
BOARDS, ETC.
All commercial, classified and display advertisements by State Government Agencies,
Undertakings, Corporations, Boards etc. will be routed through the Information and Public Relations
Department to eligible news papers / periodicals in the approved list. The budget provision of the
Undertakings will be communicated to the Information and Public Relations Department at the
beginning of the year for keeping an effective watch on release of advertisements. Such budget
provision must be communicated with the first advertisement of the year if not communicated earlier.
I & P.R. Deptt. shall communicate approved rate in respect of each newspaper/periodical to all such
advertisers in order to enable them to make payment directly to the news papers under intimation to
I. & P.R. Department.
7. RELEASE OF ADVERTISEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND HEADS OF
DEPARTMENTS
All government classified and display advertisements shall be released to news papers
periodicals in the approved list by I. & P.R. Department only. In no case advertisements shall be
released directly by other departments of government, Heads of departments and Subordinate Offices.
All provisions for advertisement of all Government departments will be made in demand No.25 of I.
& P.R. Department. All Land Acquisition Officers shall deposit the advertisement cost in the receipt
head of the I.& P.R. Department.
8. PAYMENT OF BILLS AND PROCEDURE FOR RELEASE OF CLASSIFIED AND DISPLAY
ADVERTISEMENTS :
(i)
Classified advertisement will not be issued to more than four local dailies and that too, for
more than one insertion, unless specially considered necessary. If it has a message particularly
requiring wider publication outside the State, it may be released to outside dailies, but to not
more than two such dailies, for one insertion only, unless otherwise considered necessary.
(ii)
The advertiser shall allow a reasonable time gap (at least seven days) between the date of
publication of the advertisement and last date of receipt of tenders/applications, etc. The
advertisers should send their classified advertisements (tender, quotation, auction notices,
etc.) in a precise form for publication to the Director 1.& P.R. Department sufficiently in advance.
(iii)
I & P.R. Department will maintain a chronological computerised record and issue computerised
acknowledgement to the advertiser after receipt of the advertisement matter to monitor proper
distribution of advertisements. All advertisers shall ensure physical submission of the
advertisement materials with the Director Information and Public Relations and obtain
computerised receipt there for. The Director I. & .P.R. shall be responsible for timely publication
of the advertisements in the news paper failing which sufficient reason shall be communicated
to the advertiser well in advance. The concerned branch officer of advertisement shall be
personally responsible for any lapse.
(iv)
The publishers of approved newspapers and periodicals published in Orissa will regularly
send each of their issues to Information and Public Relations department to enable the
Government to decide whether the publication is regular and whether the newspaper /periodical
is not acting in a manner repugnant to journalistic ethics.
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(v)
Classified advertisements will be released for publication in the daily newspapers proportionately
according to the circulation in order to maintain equitable distribution. Preference will be given
to small and medium newspapers and periodicals.
(vi)
The advertisers should not issue more than two corrigenda relating to any particular
advertisement for publication except in special cases.
(vii)
In case of any wrong publication or printing mistake which may misguide or which may not
convey the intended message, the publisher shall republish the advertisement, free of cost on
request, failing which the bill for such wrong publication will not be accepted for payment. The
Newspapers shall publish the advertisement s on the specified date failing which no payment
shall be made.
(viii)
Not more than four (4) advertisements need be released for publication in one particular issue
of any journal / periodical ordinarily.
(ix)
After publication of the advertisement in the news papers /periodicals the publisher will have
to submit the bill to 1.& P.R. Department within 15 days from the date of publication.
9. CIRCULATION OF NEWSPAPERS/PERIODICALS PROCEDURE FOR SETT LING
CIRCULATION
The District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO) duly authorised by Director
Information and Public Relations shall verify the circulation figure and intimate his findings to the
concerned news paper / periodical within his jurisdiction. While verifying the circulation, the verification
will be based on capacity of printing press, purchase figures of newsprint used, sales net work and
other relevant factors. The District Magistrate will carefully scrutinise and approve the findings of
DIPRO before concluding the findings.
In case the newspaper concerned do not agree to the finding of the DIPRO they may first
appeal to the District Level Circu1ation Monitoring Committee (DLCMC) as constituted below:
District Level Circulation Monitoring Committee :1. District Magistrate
...
Chairman
2. Superintendent of Police
...
Member
3. DIPRO
...
Member-Convenor
If the news paper/periodical concerned is not satisfied with the finding of the DLCMC ( District
Level Circulation Monitoring Committee), they may appeal to the State Level Circulation Monitoring
Committee (SLCMC) constituted as under :
State Level Circulation Monitoring Committee :
1.
Secretary, I.&.P.R.
...
Chairman
2.
I.G. of Police (Spl. Branch)
...
Member
3.
Director, 1.& P.R. -Member
...
Convenor
Those newspapers which have certificate of circulation as members of Audit Bureau of
Circulation may be exempted from process of verification referred to above. Unless there are valid
reasons to workout a verification in the above manner.
Annual Verification: Annual verification of the circulation and the cessation or otherwise of the
newspaper will be made as per procedure prescribed above.
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10. SETTLEMENT OF RATE
(i)
Circulation (as determined in para (2) above), size, price per issue, standard of production of
a newspaper / periodical, the rate charged by other newspapers / periodicals of the same
locality/region with comparable circulation, will be taken into consideration for settling the
advertisement rates.
(ii)
The rate fixed by the Director of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) Government of lndia,
will be given due regard in settling advertisement rates of newspapers and periodicals.
(iii)
The rates of newspapers and periodicals which do not have any approved rate of the D.A.V.P.
for display and classified advertisements may be fixed by the Government taking into
consideration the criteria in item (i) above.
(iv)
The State Government will enter into appropriate rate contracts with individual newspapers/
periodicals both outside and inside the State before release of advertisement for publication.
The rate shall specify uniform flat rate for both display and classified advertisements. Rates
shall remain valid from 1st July of any year to 30th June of next year.
(v)
The decision of Government in the matter of fixation of rates will be final.
11. GENERAL
This policy supersedes all previous government orders and instructions in the matter.
Resolution No. ADV-IIIA-192/98 -33281/1PR Dated Bhubaneswar the 16th December 1998.
This policy resolution has been published in the Extraordinary Orissa Gazette No.1708, dated 23-12-1998.
AMENDMENT RESOLUTION ON ADVERTISEMENT POLICY OF 1998
The 30th July 1999
Subject -
Advertisement Policy of Government of Orissa, 1998.
The following amendment shall be made in the Resolution No.33281, dated the 16th December
1998 of Information and Public Relations Department.
Under Paragragh 11 (General) the following clause shall be inserted as Clause 11(i) in
consequence whereof the Clause under "General" already under existing shall be read as Clause
11(ii), the amended Clause may be read as below :
"The Information & Public Relations Department of the State Government can relax any
provision of this Resolution if it is necessary in any special circumstances. The Information
and Public Relations Department would obtain the approval of the Chief Minister before
making relaxation to any provision."
ORDER - Ordered that the Resolution be published in the next extraordinary issue of Orissa Gazettee
for information of all concerned.
J.K. Dev
Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government
Printed and published in the Extraordinary Gazette No.1214 on dated 20th August 1999.
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The Orissa Press Accreditation
(Constitution of the Orissa Press Accreditation
Committee and Grant of Accreditation ) Rules, 1994
INFORMATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 31st January 1994
No.4070- I. & P. R. Rules for Constitution of the Orissa Press Accreditation Committee
and Grant of Accreditation of Media Representatives at the State, District, Subdivisional and
Block Headquarters of Orissa.
1. Short Title These rules may be called the Orissa Press Accreditation (Constitution of the
Orissa Press Accreditation Committee and Grant of Accreditation) Rules, 1994.
2. Commencemen (i) These rules shall come into force with immediate effect and will supersede
the rules already in force.
(ii) They shall apply to the representatives of News Media Organisations at the State, District,
Subdivisional and Block Headquarters of Orissa.
3. Definitions In these rules unless the context otherwise requires,
(i) Accreditation means recognition of Representatives of News Media Organisations by
the Government of Orissa for the purpose of access to sources of Information in the
Government and also to news materials, written or pictorial, released by, or on behalf of
the Director of Information & Public Relations and/or other agencies of the Government of
Orissa;
(ii) Accredited Journalist means a Journalist who has been granted accreditation under
these rule;
(iii) Committee means the Orissa Press Accreditation Committee constituted under rule- 4;
(iv) Director means the Director of Information & Public Relations of the Government of
Orissa in the Department of Information & Public Relations and shall include any Officer
of the State Government who has been authorised to discharge any or all the duties,
functions and responsibilities of the Director of Information & public interest;
(v)
Government means the Government of Orissa;
(vi) News Media shall mean and include wire services, non-wire service, audio and audiovisual networks dealing with news of Public interest of comments on news of Public
Relation,
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(vii) Newspaper means any publication, printed and distributed at fixed intervals, which
contains news and comments of public interest as defined in the Press and Registration
of Books Act, 1867 but not a publication containing information of sectional interest such
as house journals;
(viii) Working Journalist means any working journalist as defined in the Working Journalists
and other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions
Act, 1955 as amended from time to time.
4. Constitution of the Orissa Press Accreditation Committee and Conduct of the Business of
the Committee (i) The Government of Orissa shall constitute a Committee called the Orissa Press
Accreditation Committee to discharge the functions laid down under these rules;
(ii) The Committee shall consist of representatives of recognised All-India Associations/
Organisations or Working Journalists and Editors. The Director shall convene meetings
of the Orissa Press Accreditation Committee, preside over such meetings and maintain
all records and proceedings of their deliberations.
(iii) The Committee so constituted shall function for a period of two years from the date of its
first meeting :
Provided that where it is not reasonably practicable to reconstitute the Committee after
expiry of its term, the State Government may extent the term of the Committee last
constituted for a period not exceeding three months at a time and one year in all.
(iv) The Committee shall meet at least once in every four months or more if so required either
by the Director or by majority of the members of the Committee;
(v) One-third of the total members will form the quorum of the meeting;
(vi) At least seven days notice shall be given for convening a meeting of the Committee. But
emergent meetings may be convened after giving 48 hours notice.
5. Scope of Accreditation (i) Accreditation shall be given in accordance with these rules to the
representatives of News Media Organisations of the following categories, namely Editor-cumCorrespondence, Cameraman-cum-Correspondent, Cameraman, Cartoonist, Cartographer, Sport
Journalists, Science Journalist, Media Critics and such other categories as may be recommended
from time to time by the Committee;
(ii) Accreditation shall not confer any Official or special status on the representatives of News
Media Organisations but shall recognise and identify him/her as a professional journalist
dealing with news of public interest;
(iii) Accreditation so granted shall be utilised only for journalists purposes;
(iv) An accredited journalist shall not print or use the words accredited to the Government of
Orissa on his visiting cards, letter heads or on any other form of stationery or publication;
(v) When an accredited journalist ceases to represent the media organisation on whose
behalf he/ she is accredited, the fact shall be brought to the notice of the Director in writing
within fifteen days by both the journalist concerned and the editor concerned (In case of
newspapers) and General Manager ( In case of Agency) and the accreditation card shall
be returned to the Director;
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(vi) Accreditation shall be withdrawn if the organisaation on whose behalf the journalist is
accredited ceases its publication or the network ceases to function except for a period
not exceeding six months for reasons of industrial dispute or natural calamities ;
(vii) An accredited journalist may be given not more than one additional endorsement on
behalf of another media.
6. General Eligibility Criteria for Grant of Accreditation An applicant for accreditation shall not
be eligible unless he/she
(i) Has acquired not less than five years experience as a working journalist for State Level
accreditation and not less than three years experience as a working journalist for
accreditation at District or Subdivisional or Block Level :
Provided that experience of work in a Government media organisation viz. The Press
Information Bureau of Government of India, News Services Division of All India Radio, the
News Unit of Doordarshan, the Photo Division of Government of India may be deemed as
equivalent to experience of work in a news media organisation for the purpose of
accreditation. Those Officers having experience of Journalistic work in Media Units of the
Information & Public Relations Department of the State Government other than those
referred to above, may also be considered for the purpose of accreditation, if the Committee
would be satisfied about their journalistic experience.
(ii) Application for accreditation shall be considered only from those media representatives
who reside either at Bhubaneswar or Cuttack for State Level accreditation and District,
Subdivisional and Block Headquarters for accreditation at respective levels. However, in
consultation with the Committee. Government may relax this for granting district level
accreditation in case of the journalists stationed at other important news centres.
7. Eligibility Criteria for Newspapers Seeking Accreditation for Working Journalists under their
Employment Newspapers of up to fortnightly, periodicity shall only be eligible to seek accreditation
for Journalists working with them, if they belong to the following categories :
(i) The contents of the newspapers has the news and information emanating from the
Headquarters of the Governemnt of Orissa and / or district Headquarters and shall mainly
contain information and /or comments, features, illustrations etc. on current, social, political,
economic, scientific, cultural and other matters of public interest;
(ii) A daily newspaper which is published not less than six days in a week ;
(iii) A weekly or a fortnightly newspaper which is published not less than 45 weeks or 22
fortnights in a year, as the case may be;
(iv) The circulation of a newspaper (Daily, weekly or fortnightly) shall not be less than 5,000
(Five thousand) copies per publishing day or per issue, as the case may be :
Provided that special consideration may be shown to newspapers contributing the Science
& Technology and to those published from hilly or backward areas or from regions underdeveloped in terms of information and communication;
(v) Two or more newspapers or periodicals having a combined circulation of not less than
5,000 copies may sponsor a common representative :
Provided that such newspapers shall not be entitled to sponsor a second representative.
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8. Eligibility Criteria for News Agencies Seeking Accreditation The following criteria shall be
taken into consideration for the grant of accreditation to news agencies, feature agencies, photo
agencies and television news and feature agencies, namely :
(i) The content of the items circulated/produced by agencies mentioned above should include
news and information emanating from the Headquarters of the Government of Orissa as
well as district and subdivisional headquarters;
(ii) A news agency should use telegraphic or electronic transmission and receiving facilities
and should have paying subscribers in news media organisations spread over not less
than three districts;
(iii) A news-photo agency should have a minimum of six paying subscribers and a minimum
annual subscription income of Rs. 30,000 and Television Organisation Rs. 50,000 from
media organisation as certified by an established firm and Chartered Accountant;
(iv) A feature agency should have not less than twelve paying subscribers in media
organisation;
(v) Wire agencies should provide services to news media organisations including audiovisual net-working in a regular commercial basis and shall produce certificate from an
established firm of Chartered Accountant, about their subscription income;
9. Grant of Accreditation to the Editor-cum-Correspondents Editors of small and medium news
paper who also work as correspondents can be given accreditation as Editor-cum-Correspondents
provided the following criteria are fulfilled.
(i) The newspaper/periodical concerned qualifies for accreditation as per these rules.
(ii) The applicant himself/herself is qualified for grant of accreditation as a correspondent.
(iii) The applicant submits clippings of published despatches apart from editorial carrying his/
her creditline appearing in the newspaper/periodical on whose behalf accreditation is sought for.
10. Grant of Accreditation to Cameraman-cum-Correspondent A cameraman representing a
newspaper/newsphoto agency/T. V. News Unit can be granted accreditation as Cameraman-cumCorrespondent provided he/she satisfies the following criteria.
(i) The applicant is eligible for accreditation as a Cameraman.
(ii) The organisation on whose behalf the accreditation is sought for, qualifies for the grant of
such accreditation.
(iii) The applicant produces clipping of his/her despatches circulated or produced by the media
organisation on whose behalf accreditation is sought for.
11. Grant of Accreditation to Free Lance Journalist The Committee may consider the grant of
accreditation to an applicant not attached to any particular news media organisation provided that
such a person has at least 20 years experience as a full time journalist and has a proven income of
not less than Rs.25.000 per annum from Journalistic activities.
12. Procedure for grant of Accreditation : (i) A media representative who wishes to seek
accreditation at the State Level shall apply to the Director in a form as may be prescribed from time
to time. Each application shall be accompanied by a letter from the Editor (In case of newspaper/
General Manager (in case of agencies) recommending accreditation on behalf of the newspaper/
news agency/news media organisation concerned as the case may be;
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(ii) Application for accreditation at District,Subdivisional and Block Headquarters should be
submitted through the District Magistrate concerned who shall forward such applications to the Director
after proper verification and with his recommendation;
(iii) Application for accreditation complete in all respects shall be placed before the Committee
and accreditation shall be granted on its recommendation;
(iv) Accreditation cards shall be issued under the signature of the Director for a period of one
Calendar year and may be renewed from year to year by the Director and this would be intimated to
the concerned Editors (in case of Newspapers/General Managers (in case of agencies) as the case
may be unless the Editors of the newspaper/General Managers, If the News agencies communicate
otherwise;
(v) If the Committee for reasons duly recorded in its minutes decides not to grant accreditation
to an applicant the fact of such a decision shall immediately be communicated to the applicant and
the news media organisation concerned;
(vi) The aggrieved applicant and/or news media organisation shall be entitled to makes
representation to the Committee for reconsideration.
13. Provisional Accreditation Accreditation on a provisional basis may be granted by the
Director with approval of Government on recommendation of three members of the Committee till
the next meeting of the Committee if the applicant fulfils all the qualifications laid down for grant of
accreditation.
14. The maximum number of Journalist who may be accredited (i) The maximum number of
journalists who may be granted accreditation by the State Government at the State. District,
Subdivision and Block levels shall be kept within such reasonable limits as may be determined
periodically by Government after taking into account (a) the limitations of the press information service
of the Government,( b) the capacity to provide necessary facilities for accredited Journalists and (c)
importance of the place of reporting for the newspaper/ news agency/news media organisation. For
determining the total number of such Journalists Government may seek the recommendations of the
Committee.
The maximum number of State Level representatives to be based either at Cuttack or at
Bhubaneswar that may be accredited on behalf of a newspaper including a newspaper published
from more than one place in Orissa shall be determined on the basis of its circulation as follows:
(1) DAILIES
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Circulation from 5,000 to 50,000
Circulation from 1,50,001 onwards
(2) WEEKLIES/ FORTNIGHTS
(a) Circulation from 5,000 to 50,000
(b) Circulation above 50,000
Maximum Number of
Accredited Journalists
Two
Three
Four
Five
six
One
Two
In case of tabloids only one correspondent should be given state level accreditation.
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Not more than one journalist of English/ Hindi/Other regional language dailies including dailies
published from more than one place from outside the State and with considerable circulation in
Orissa shall be given accreditation at the State Level i to be based either at Cuttack or at Bhubaneswar.
The number of State Level accredited journalists of each of the News Agencies shall be limited to
two only. In special cases on request from the National News Agencies only a maximum of three
representative mat be given accreditation.
(ii) Daily newspapers and news agencies, Weeklies and fortnights published from Orissa, Oriya
dailies, Weeklies and fortnightly published from outside Orissa will be entitled to accreditaion at
District/Subdivisional/ Block levels subject to the conditions prescribed in these rules. In exceptional
circumstances newspapers Published from outside the State with considerable circulation in Orissa
and news agency and News Media Organisations of repute can be given accreditation at the District,
Subdivisional and Block level,
(iii) For granting accreditation in case of weeklies and fortnightlies the main criteria should be
content study of the paper and the material published in the paper should justify the necessity for its
journalist s day to day collection of news Official sources and day to day content with such sources.
(iv) Not more than one accredited journalist and one accredited photographer of a newspaper/
ndews agency/news media organisation organisation shall claim facilities for attend in one official
function.
15. Suspension/Withdrawal of Accreditation His/Her accreditation will be liable to be Suspended
withdrawn in :
(i)
He/she uses information and facilities accorded to him/her one-journalists purposes;
(ii)
In course of his/her duties as correspondent he/she behave in an undignified or
unprofessional manner,
(iii)
He/she ignores or violates the conditions on which information and facilities are provided
by Government or acts contrary to any provisions of these rules;
(iv)
When an Editor (in case of Newspaper)/ General Manager (in case of agency) desires
for cancellation of accreditation granted to its correspondent or correspondents, he/she
should apply to the Director for cancellations of accreditation. Director on receipt of
such application will cancel the accreditation and place the same in the next meeting of
the Committee for information;
(v)
An accredited media representative who continuously remains absent for 3 months from
headquarters shall forfeit his/her accreditation. This period may be extended by 3 months
more by the Director on a written request from the Editor (in case of Newspaper) /
General Manager (in case of agency) concerned.
(vi)
He/she has been granted accreditation on submission of false information to the
Committee :
Provided that in case the newspaper/news agency/news media organisatrion itself is
responsible for such wilful publication of false, mala fide baseless or incorrect report, it
will be liable to disaccreditation.
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(vii)
The accreditation can be suspended by the Director of information and Public Relations.
This will be placed before the Committee within a month from the date of issue of
suspension order. The Committee if differs with the decision on suspension will record
their views with adequate reasons.
(viii)
If any accredit representative is found to have given false information about himself/
herself of about his/her organisation and if the Committee after giving a reasonable
opportunity to the representative concerned to defend himself/herself is satisfied that
the charge are true the accredirtation may be withdrawn for a period not exceeding two
years and during this period he/she shall accreditation of a media representative shall
be taken by the committee except at a meeting attended by at least two-third of its
members. However the decision of Government for suspension/ withdrawal will be final.
16. (i) There shall be a periodic review by the Committee of accreditation granted to the
representatives of News Media Organisations.
(ii) For purposes of such a review information regarding circulations, revenue etc. may be
called for and the accredited durability asked to provide clippings of published despatched or
photographs or dope sheets from the newspaper/ news agency/ news media organisation concerned.
17. Amendments These rules may be amended/altered/modified/added to on the
recommendation of the Press Accreditation Committee if a proposal to this effect is made by at least
three of its members or the Director, Information and Public Relations.
SURASEN JENA
Additional Secretary to Government
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THE ORISSA PRESS ACCREDITATION
RULES - 1994
INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 8th January 2001
No. 918 I & P. R. In exercise of the powers conferred by the 17 of the Orissa Press
Accreditation (Constitution of the Orissa Press Accreditation Committee and Grant of Accreditation)
Rules,1994, the Government of Orissa, on the recommendations of the Committee, hereby makes
the following rules, namely :
1. (1) These rules may be called the Orissa Press Accreditation (Constitution of Orissa Press
Accreditaion Committee and Grant of Accreditation) Amendment Rules, 2 001.
(2) They shall come into force with effect from the date of publication of the Notification.
2.In the Orissa Press Accreditation (Constitution of Orissa Accreditation Committee and Grant
of Accreditation) Rules, 1994 in rule 4 :
(a) for sub-rule (ii) the following sub-rule shall be substituted namely :
(ii) The Orissa Press Accreditation Committee shall consist of the Director, Information
and Public Relation as Chairperson and a maximum of 19 other members,
representing recognised All-India Association/ Organisations of Working Journalist/
Media Persons who should otherwise be eligible for accreditation under these rules
and
(b) after sub-rule (vi), the following sub-rule shall be added, namely :
(vii) The decisions of the Orissa Press Accreditation Committee shall be taken on the
basis of majority of the members of the committee.
(viii) There shall be a standing sub-committee of the Orissa Press Accreditation
Committee, consisting of five Bhubaneswar based members to consider and take
decisions of the accreditation cases of urgent nature and other related matters.
These cases will be placed before the OPAC at its next meeting for confirmation.
(ix) The Director, Information and Public Relations shall have the power to great regular
accreditation in cases where an accredited news media representative charges his
organisation to another accredited organisation.
By order of the Governer
DURGA MADHAB DASH
Director and Joint Secretary to Government
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Amended Rules of the Orissa Press Accreditation
(Constitution of the Orissa Press Accreditation)
Committee and Grant of (Accreditation) Rules 1994, published in
The Extraordinary Orissa Gazette No. 1294 August 22, 2003.
NOTIFICATION
The 22nd August 2003
No.22466-2003-IPR. In exercise of the powers conferred by the 17 of the Orissa Press
Accreditation (Constitution of the Orissa Press Accreditation Committee and Grant of Accreditation)
Rules, 1994, the Government on the recommendations of the Director, hereby makes the following
rules further to amend the Orissa Press Accreditation (Constitution of the Orissa Press Accreditation
Committee and Grant of Accreditation) Rules, 1994, namely:
1. (i)These rules may be called the Orissa Press Accreditation (Constitution of Orissa Press
Accreditation Committee and Grant of Accreditation) Amendment Rules,2003.
(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Orissa Gazette.
2. In the Orissa Press Accreditation (Constitution of Orissa Press Accreditation Committee
and Grant of Accreditation Rules, 1994 in rule 4, (a) for sub-rule (ii), the following sub-rule
shall be substituted namely :
(ii) The Orissa Press Accreditation Committee shall consist of the Director, Information and
Public Relations as Chairman and a maximum of 19 other members representing recognised
All India Associations/Organisations of Working Journalists Media Persons who shall
otherwise be eligible for accreditation under these rules. Editors will also be eligible
notwithstanding their ineligibility for Accreditation. At least two representatives from
electronic media may also be taken as members of the Orissa Press Accreditation
Committee by way of nomination by Government : and
(b) In sub-rule (viii), after the word Bhubaneswar , the symbol and word/ Cuttack shall be
inserted.
B.P.MOHANTY
Director and Joint Secretary to Government
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AMENDMENT RULES
OF
ORISSA PRESS ACCREDITATION POLICY
NOTIFICATION
No.PC - 1/04/ 19839 / I &PR.,
Bhubaneswar, dated 19.8.04
In exercise of the powers conferred by rule 17 of the Orissa Press Accreditation (Constitution
of the Orissa Press Accreditation Committee and Grant of Accreditation ) Rules, 1994 the Government
on the recommendation of the Director, hereby make the following rules further to amend the Orissa
Press Accreditation (Constitution of the Orissa Press Accreditation Committee and Grant of
Accreditation) Rules 1994, namely :1.
(1)
These rules may be called the Orissa Press Accreditation (Constitution of the Orissa
Press Accreditation Committee and Grant of Accreditation) Amendment Rules, 2004.
(2)
They shall come into force on the date of their publication in Orissa Gazettee.
2.
In the Orissa Press Accreditation (Constitution of Orissa Press Accreditation Committee and
Grant of Accreditation) Rules 1994 (here in after called as the said rules), after clause (viii) of rule-3,
the following clause shall be added, namely :(IX) "Electronic News Media Organisation (Television and Radio)" will include any "TV/Radio
News Programme Production Unit and TV/Radio News Agency/News Website."
3.
In the said rules, after rule 11, the following rules shall be inserted, namely :
"II A. Eligibility criteria for Electronic Media seeking accreditation for their representatives :Electronic media shall only be eligible to seek accreditation for their representatives, if they belong to
the following categories, namely :(i)
TV/Radio News Production Organisation, having air-time arrangements with Channels
/ Stations, must have at least one news bulletin / programme of minimum 15 minutes duration per
day.
(ii)
Satelite channels, having dedicated at least 15 percent of their respective air-time
(approx.3.5 hours in a 24 hours cycle) to telecast / transmission of news and news related programme
per day.
(iii) News magazines, producing organisation having telecast / broadcast tie-up with TV
channels / Stations must have a minimum total cumulative programme duration of 60 minutes per
week on news and news related contents.
(iv)
4.
News Websites posting news of public interest in the State."
In the said rules, after sub-rule (iv) of rule 14, the following sub-rule shall be added namely :"(V) Not more than one Journalist of an Electronic Media shall be given accreditation."
By Order of the Governor
Sd/- S.N. Tripathy
Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Govt.
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ORISSA WORKING JOURNALISTS
WELFARE FUND RULES - 1989
RESOLUTION
The 1st July 1989
Whereas it is considered expedient to provide for the constitution of a welfare fund for the
benefit of the working journalists and retired working journalists in Orissa and to provide financial
assistance to such working journalists, retired working journalists and their dependents as hereinafter
provided.
Now, therefore, the Government of Orissa is pleased to make the following rules regulating
the constitution and administration of the said fund including the procedure to be adopted for providing
financial assistance, namely :1.
2.
(1)
These rules may be called the Orissa Working Journalists Welfare Fund Rules, 1989.
(2)
They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
In these rules, unless there is any thing repugnant in the subject or context -
(a)
"Committee" means the Committee constituted for the purpose of administration of the
Fund under rule 9.
(b)
"Fund" means the Orissa Working Journalists Welfare Fund.
(c)
"Working Journalist" means the Working Journalists as defined in section 2(1) of the
Working Journalists and other Newspaper Employees (conditions of service) and Miscellaneous
Provisions Act, 1955.
(d)
"Retired Working Journalist" means a working Journalist who has retired after having a
rendered a minimum service of ten years as a Working Journalist and has attained the age of 58
years and has not taken up any other gainful employment after such retirement.
3.
There shall be constituted a Fund called the Orissa Working Journalists Welfare Fund which
shall consist of contributions made by the Government of Orissa from time to time towards the
corpus of the Fund. The Committee constituted under Rule 9 shall be competent to accept contribution
from other sources for the corpus of the Fund subject to the condition that such contributors accept
the scheme envisaged under these Rules. The corpus of the Fund shall be invested in a fixed
deposit in any Nationalised Bank in such a manner as to be most, beneficial to the Fund in the
circumstances.
4.
Financial assistance under these rules shall be paid out of the interest accruing to the corpus
of the Orissa Working Journalists Welfare Fund and no part of the corpus of the Fund shall be
utilized for payment of any assistance under these Rules. Interest accruing to the corpus shall be
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deposited in a Savings Bank Account in a Nationalised Bank. The Committee constituted under Rule
9 shall be competent to decide whether any part of the interest remaining unutilised shall be transferred
to the corpus of the Fund.
5.
Subject to the other provisions of these Rules, a Working Journalist shall be eligible for
consideration for sanction of assistance under these Rules if his annual income from all sources
taken together does not exceed Rs.25,000/- and a retired Working Journalist shall be eligible for
consideration for sanction of assistance under these rules if his annual income from all sources
taken together does not exceed Rs.12,000/-.
6.
All assistance under these rules are exgratia in nature and there shall be anolegal right to
assistance from the fund / funds constituted under these Rules.
7
(1)
The Committee constituted under Rule 9 may sanction financial assistance out of the
interest accruing to the corpus of the fund in the following cases :
(i)
In the event of death of a working journalist or a retired working journalist, a fixed sum
of money as may be determined by the Committee may be paid to the widow and in the event of the
deceased not being survived by his widow, equally to the minor children. In the event the deceased
was not married or is not survived by his widow or children, such ex-gratia payment may be sanctioned
in favour of his father or mother.
(ii)
In the event of death of a working journalist, in addition to assistance provided for under
clause (i) the Committee may sanction recurring educational assistance in favour of the children of
deceased :
Provided that the educational assistance shall be limited to two children and shall be paid at
the rate not exceeding Rs.75 per month for education up to Matriculation stage and at the rate not
exceeding Rs.125 per month for education in the Post Matriculation state :
Provided further that educational assistance will be available till the concerned child attains
the age of 21 years and that sanction of the assistance from year to year shall be subject to the
condition that the child has been continuing studies as a regular student of a recognized educational
institution and has shown satisfactory progress.
Note :- The committee may call for such certificates as may be necessary for satisfying itself about
fulfillment of conditions for sanction of assistance.
(iii) In the event of permanent incapacitation of a working journalist on account of accident,
disease or any other reason, the Committee may sanction a lump sum grant to the working journalist
so incapacitated and in addition, educational assistance to the children as provided under clause (ii).
Note :- "Permanent Incapacitation" for the purposes of this clause means incapacitation which renders
the working Journalist wholly unfit for working as such.
(iv) The committee may sanction financial assistance for treatment of serious illness suffered
by a working journalist or a retired working journalist or any of the following member of his family
provided that such member of the family is solely dependent on the said working journalist or retired
working journalist;
(a)
husband / wife
(b)
son and or daughter or an adopted son or daughter. Assistance shall be limited
to illness requiring hospitalization. Assistance under this clause shall not however
include cost of appliances except those which are life saving appliances.
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(2) The Committee shall keep in view the amount available as interest on the corpus of the fund
while sanctioning assistance for various purposes specified in sub-rule (J).
8.
Financial assistance sanctioned under these rules is liable to be cancelled if it is found at any
time that the assistance was sanctioned on the basis of incorrect facts or that the financial condition
of the beneficiary / beneficiaries has improved or that the financial assistance was obtained by
suppression or misrepresentation of true facts.
Provided that the Committee shall give an opportunity to the beneficiary to present his or her
case against the proposed action before withdrawing or cancelling any assistance.
9.
There shall be a Committee consisting of the following to administer the fund, namely :-
(i)
Minister or Minister of State in-charge of
Information & Public Relations Department
...
Chairman
(ii)
Director, Information & Public Relations
...
Vice-Chairman
(iii)
One representative of the Utkal Journalist
Association
...
Member
One representative of the Orissa Union of
Journalists
...
Member
One representative of the Orissa Union of
working journalists.
...
Member
One representative of the All India Newspaper
Editors' Conference
...
Member
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
Joint Director of Information & Public Relations
Department as nominated by Govt. will function
as Member-Secretary of the Committee
(viii)
Any other journalists of repute that the State
Government may like to nominate.
(ix)
The Committee so constituted shall function for
a period of two years from the date of its constitution
10. Application for the grant of financial assistance under these rules shall be submitted to the
Vice-Chairman of the Committee in the form prescribed in schedule-I which shall be accompanied
by a report in the form prescribed in schedule-II.
11. In sanctioning assistance, the Committee shall take into consideration the financial condition
of the applicant and the assistance likely to be received by him/her through his/her employer or from
other sources. The Committee may also decide as to the certificates and other evidences which
should be called for from the applicant before sanction of assistance.
12. All the applications shall be scrutinised by the Committee. The Committee, after satisfying
itself of the eligibility or otherwise of the applicant may consistent with the provisions of the rules,
make specific recommendation to the Vice-Chairman who shall thereafter take appropriate action
for complying with the recommendation of the Committee.
13. Financial assistance shall be provided from the date of issue of the order sanctioning the
assistance, unless otherwise specified therein.
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14(1) Matters incidental to the scheme covered by these rules which are not specifically provided for
in these rules shall be regulated in such manner as may be decided by the Committee.
(2) In addition to the conditions prescribed for the consideration of applications for assistance, the
Committee may also with prior approval of Government lay down any other condition or guidelines
for sanction of assistance subject to the condition that such condition or guidelines are not inconsistent
with these rules.
15. The Chairman of the Committee may sanction suitable interim financial assistance from the
fund to meet emergent needs in most deserving cases in anticipation of the approval of the Committee.
The Committee may however prescribe the maximum limit that can be sanctioned by the Chairman
in such emergent.
16.(1) The fund shall be operated by the Member-Secretary of the Committee who shall maintain a
separate account for the same.
(2)
The accounts of the fund shall be subjected to annual audit by the Local Fund Audit Organisation
of the Finance Department, Government of Orissa and the audit report shall be placed before the
Committee.
Schedule-I
FORM OF APPLICATION
To
The Director of Information & Public Relations Department,
Government of Orissa, Bhubaneswar.
1.
Name of the applicant in full (in capital letters)
2.
Age and date of birth
3.
Full address :
4.
In the case of living journalists
5.
6.
:
(a)
Details regarding the service of the applicant as
a journalist :
(b)
Purpose for which assistance is sought
(c)
Documentary evidence in support of the
illness, if any
:
:
In the case of families dependant on the deceased journalist (a)
Details regarding the service of the deceased journalist -
(b)
The applicant's relationship with the deceased
journalist (whether widow/widower/son/unmarried
daughter / father / mother)
:
I hereby certify that (a)
My income from all sources is Rs.
per annum
(b)
All the above particulars furnished by me are true to
the best of my knowledge.
Place :
Date :
Signature of the Applicant
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Scheduled - II
REPORT OF PRESIDENT / SECRETARY OF THE UTKAL JOURNALIST
ASSOCIATION / ORISSA UNION OF JOURNALISTS / DISTRICT INFORMATION
AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
I have made necessary enquiries regarding the statements in the application form of
Shri / Smt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and submit the following report 1.
The applicant comes under the scheme for giving financial
assistance to working journalists / dependants in distress.
2.
The applicant is the widow / widower / son / unmarried daughter /
father / mother of the late . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
The age of the applicant as verified from the certificates of date
of birth furnished by the applicant or other reliable records (to be
specified) is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
The total income of the claimant is Rs.
5.
The particulars furnished by the applicant are correct
6.
Other remarks, if any -
per annum
Signature
Name and Address with
office seal
Place :
Date :
A.K. Tripathy
Additional Secy. to Government
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BACKGROUND TO
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION
The Constitution of India guarantees seven Fundamental Rights to its citizens. The right to
freedom of speech and expression are enshrined in Article 19(1). In India, it is now seriously considered
to give its citizens the Right to Information .
The H. D. Shourie Committee, which had been set up to formulate a draft of the legislation,
submitted its report to the Government in 1999. The Shourie report had suggested that the legislation
be called Freedom of Information Bill instead of Right to Information Bill , emphasizing on the word
Freedom . The U. S. A. has a Freedom of Information Act. The Committee had also suggested
scrapping of the Official Secrets Act framed during British Rule.
The legislation will have a threefold objective
(i) To set up a mechanism by which any member of the public can seek information ;
(ii) To constitute an appellate authority for making complaints, if the information is not
forthcoming ; and
(iii) Formulating penal provisions for those who fail to make the information available.
The draft Bill submitted by the Shourie Committee was scrutinized and four Cabinet Ministers
were entrusted with this task. They included Shri L. K. Advani, Shri Arun Jaitley, Shri Promod Mahajan
and Shri Ram Jethamalini. Commenting on various aspects on Freedom of Information Bill in a
seminar, held at New Delhi, the then Law Minister, Ram Jethamalini told that the prominent feature
of the Bill was that it not only guaranteed the right to have oral information on an official record or to
look at them, but even to get the certified copy of the same. Information could be held back, when it
related to national sovereignty, public order, security, defence, armed forces and in cases of proceeding
of the Cabinet and confidential information submitted to Prime Minister.
It has been specifically mentioned that every public authority will have to appoint a public
information officer to deal with the request for information and to render assistance to a citizen in
drafting his/her application to acquire information.
A few years back, the ex-Chairman of the Press Council of India (P.C.I.), Justice P. B. Sawant,
in a seminar on The Right to Information and the Media jointly organized by the Common Wealth
Human Rights Initiative (C.H.R.I) and the Department of Information, Karnataka Government held at
Bangalore, said that the crux of the matter is that the people have the right to know everything that
affected their interest, be it the Government, the local bodies, public sector, the undertakings or even
private sector. Justice Sawant also made a strong plea to bring private sector under the purview of
the proposed legislation for right to information. He urged the State Governments to enact legislation
to provide right to information to people taking shelter under the provisions in the State List. States
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should follow the model of Tamil Nadu and Goa which had their own enactments conferring the right
to information on the people.
Justice Sawant pointed out that though Article 19 (1) (A) of the Constitution empowers the
rights of expression and speech, which included the Freedom of the Press, Article 19 (2) lays down
restrictions. According to him, there was a need to define these restrictions imposed by Article 19 (2)
of the Constitution.
States are showing interest to introduce Right to Information Bill in their respective Assemblies.
We may make a case study of Right to Information Bill introduced in Rajasthan Assembly on 12th
April 2000.
The Bill was introduced, promising a clean and responsive administration based on accountability,
openness and decentralization. Comprising 13 clauses, the Bill defines information as any material
relating to the affairs of the State, or a public body, including local bodies, statutory authorities,
Government companies and corporations, co-operative societies and any other body which receives
financial assistance from the Government.
It has furnished a system of first and second appeals, on refusal of supply of the required
information. The supply of information or its refusal has to be given within 30 days of receipt of
application from a citizen.
Laying down restrictions on the right, the Bill stipulates that the officer-in-charge may withhold
the information, if its disclosure will prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of the country
and affect the centre-state relations. The information relating to confidential records, cabinet papers
and the details which may affect fair trial or adjudication in any tribunal will not be parted with.
The information will be furnished on payment of a fee to be prescribed by the Government. The
information may be sought from an office where it has originated and where its record is normally
maintained.
It has provided for penalty, to be determined by the disciplinary authority, if any official fails to
furnish information or supplies false information. The punishment will be imposed after an inquiry is
made under the service rules.
In India Tamilnadu, Goa, Delhi and Rajasthan have enacted Right to Information very recently
our Parliament recognising such rights enacted Freedom of Information Act, 2002. It contained 21
sections. The objects and reason clause of the Act speaks In our present democratic framework,
free flow of information for the citizens and non-Government institutions suffers from the several
bottlenecks including the existing legal framework, lack of infrastructure at the grass root levels and
an attitude of secrecy within the civil service as a result of the old framework of rules. The Government
proposed to deal with all these aspects in a objective of having a stable, honest, transparent and
efficient Government. It speaks of Government s resolve for good Government.
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THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005
An Act to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access
to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability
in the working of every public authority, the constitution of a Central Information Commission and State
Information Commissions and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
WHEREAS the Constitution of India has established democratic Republic;
AND WHEREAS democracy requires an informed citizenry and transparency of information
which are vital to its functioning and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their
instrumentalities accountable to the governed;
AND WHEREAS revelation of information in actual practice is likely to conflict with other public
interests including efficient operations of the Governments, optimum use of limited fiscal resources and
the preservation of confidentiality of sensitive information;
AND WHEREAS it is necessary to harmonise these conflicting interests while preserving the
paramountcy of the democratic ideal;
Now, THEREFORE, it is expedient to provide for furnishing certain information to citizens who
desire to have it.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-sixth Year of the Republic of India as follows :CHAPTER-I
PRELIMINARY
1.
(1)
This Act may be called the Right to Information Act, 2005.
(2)
It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
(3) The provisions of sub-section (1) of section 4, sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 5, sections
12, 13, 15, 16, 24, 27 and 28 shall come into force at once, and the remaining provisions of this Act
shall come into force on the one hundred and twentieth day of its enactment.
2.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a) "appropriate Government" means in relation to a public authority which is established,
constituted, owned, controlled or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly (i) by the Central Government or the Union territory administration, the Central Government;
(ii) by the State Government, the State Government;
(b) "Central Information Commission" means the Central Information Commission constituted
under sub-section (1) of section 12;
(c) "Central Public Information Officer" means the Central Public Information Officer designated
under sub-section (1) and includes a Central Assistant Public Information Officer designated as such
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(d) "Chief Information Commissioner" and "Information Commissioner" mean the Chief Information
Commissioner and Information Commissioner appointed under sub-section (3) of section 12;
(e)
"competent authority" means -
(i) the Speaker in the case of the House of the people or the Legislative Assembly of a State
or a Union territory having such Assembly and the Chairman in the case of the Council of States or
Legislative Council of a State;
(ii) the Chief Justice of India in the case of the Supreme Court;
(iii) the Chief Justice of the High Court in the case of a High Court;
(iv) the President or the Governor, as the case may be, in the case of other authorities
established or constituted by or under the Constitution;
(v) the administrator appointed under article 239 of the Constitution;
(f)
"information" means any material in any form, including records, documents, memos, emails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples,
models, data material held in any electronic form and information relating to any private body which can
be accessed by a public authority under any other law for the time being in force;
(g) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act by the appropriate Government
or the competent authority, as the case may be;
(h) "public authority" means any authority or body or institution of self-government established or
constituted (a) by or under the Constitution;
(b) by any other law made by Parliament;
(c) by any other law made by State Legislature;
(d) by notification issued or order made by the appropriate Government, and includes any(i) body owned, controlled or substantially financed;
(ii) non-Government organisation substantially financed,
directly or indirectly by funds provided by the appropriate Government;
(i)
"record" includes (a) any document, manuscript and file;
(b) any microfilm, microfiche and facsimile copy of a document;
(c) any reproduction of image or images embodied in such microfilm (whether enlarged or
not); and
(d) any other material produced by a computer or any other device;
(j)
"right to information" means the right to information accessible under this Act which is held
by or under the control of any public authority and includes the right to (i) inspection of work, documents, records;
(ii) taking notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records;
(iii) taking certified samples of material;
(iv) obtaining information in the form of diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any
other electronic mode or through printouts where such information is stored in a computer or in any
other device;
(k) "State Information Commission" means the State Information Commission constituted under
sub-section (1) of section 15;
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(l)
"State Chief Information Commissioner" and "State Information Commissioner" mean the
State Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information commissioner appointed under subsection (3) of section 15;
(m) "State Public Information Officer" means the State Public Information Officer designated
under sub-section (1) and includes a State Assistant Public Information Officer designated as such
(n) "third party" means a person other than the citizen making a request for information and
includes a public authority.
CHAPTER - II
RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND OBLIGATIONS OF
PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
3.
Subject to provisions of this Act, all citizens shall have the Right to Information.
4. (1)
Every Public Authority shall -
(a) maintain all its records duly catalogued and indexed in a manner and the form which facilitate
the Right to Information under this Act and ensure that all records that are appropriate to be computerized
are, within a reasonable time and subject to availability of resources, computerized and connected
through a network all over the country on different systems so that access to such records is facilitated
(b)
publish within one hundred and twenty days from the enactment of this Act, (i) the particulars of its organization, functions and duties;
(ii) the powers and duties of its officers and employees;
(iii) the procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision
and accountability;
(iv) the norms set by it for the discharge of its functions;
(v) the rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or
used by its employees for discharging its functions;
(vi) a statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control;
(vii) the particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by,
the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof;
(viii) a statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or
more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of
those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such
meetings are accessible for public;
(ix) a directory of its officers and employees;
(x) the monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the
system of compensation as provided in its regulations;
(xi) the budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed
expenditures and reports on disbursements made;
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(xii) the manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and
the details of beneficiaries of such programmes;
(xiii) particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it;
(xiv) details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic
form;
(xv) the particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the
working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use;
(xvi) the names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers;
(xvii) such other information as may be prescribed;
and thereafter update these publications every year;
(c) publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing the decisions
which affect public;
(d)
provide reasons for its administrative or quasi-judicial decisions to affected persons.
(2) It shall be a constant endeavour of every public authority to take steps in accordance with the
requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) to provide as much information suo motu to the public at
regular intervals through various means of communications, including internet, so that the public have
minimum resort to the use of this Act to obtain information.
(3) For the purposes of sub-section (1), every information shall be disseminated widely and in
such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public.
(4) All materials shall be disseminated taking into consideration the cost effectiveness, local
language and the most effective method of communication in that local area and the information should
be easily accessible, to the extent possible in electronic format with the Central Public Information
Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, available free or at such cost of the
medium or the print cost price as may be prescribed.
Explanation - For the purposes of sub-sections (3) and (4), "disseminated" means making known or
communicated the information to the public through notice boards, newspapers, public announcements,
media broadcasts, the internet or any other means, including inspection of offices of any public authority.
5. (1) Every public authority shall, within on hundred days of the enactment of this Act, designate as
many officers as the Central Public Information Officers or State Public Information Officers, as the
case may be, in all administrative units or offices under it as may be necessary to provide information
to persons requesting for the information under this Act.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section(1), every public authority shall designate an
officer, within one hundred days of the enactment of this Act, at each sub-divisional level or other subdistrict level as a Central Assistant Public Information Officer or a State Assistant Public Information
Officer, as the case may be, to receive the applications for information or appeals under this Act for
forwarding the same forthwith to the Central Public Information Officer or the State Public Information
Officer or senior officer specified under sub-section(1) of section 19 or the Central Information Commission
or the State Information Commission, as the case may be:
Provided that where an application for information or appeal is given to a Central Assistant Public
Information Officer or a State Assistant Public Information Officer, as the case may be, a period of five
days shall be added in computing the period for response specified under sub-section (1) of section 7.
(3) Every Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be,
shall deal with requests from persons seeking information and render reasonable assistance to the
persons seeking such information.
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(4) The Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be,
may seek the assistance of any other officer as he or she considers it necessary for the proper discharge
of his or her duties.
(5) Any officer, whose assistance has been sought under sub-section(4), shall render all assistance
to the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, seeking
his or her assistance and for the purposes of any contravention of the provisions of this Act, such other
officer shall be treated as a Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the
case may be.
6. (1) A person, who desires to obtain any information under this Act, shall make a request in writing or
through electronic means in English or Hindi or in the official language of the area in which the application
is being made, accompanying such fee as may be prescribed, to(a) the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, of
the concerned public authority;
(b) the Central Assistant Public Information Officer or State Assistant Public Information Officer,
as the case may be,
specifying the particulars of the information sought by him or her:
Provided that where such request can not be made in writing, the Central Public Information Officer
or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, shall render all reasonable assistance to the
person making the request orally to reduce the same in writing.
(2) An applicant making request for information shall not be required to give any reason for requesting
the information or any other personal details except those that may be necessary for contacting him.
(3) Where an application is made to a public authority requesting for an information,(i) which is held by another public authority; or
(ii) the subject matter of which is more closely connected with the functions of another public
authority,
the public authority, to which such application is made, shall transfer the application or such part of it as
may be appropriate to that other public authority and inform the applicant immediately about such
transfer:
Provided that the transfer of an application pursuant to this sub-section shall be made as soon as
practicable but in no case later than five days from the date of receipt of the application.
7.(1) Subject to the proviso to sub-section(2) of section 5 or the proviso to sub-section (3) of section 6,
the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, on receipt
of a request under section 6 shall, as expeditiously as possible, and in any case within thirty days of
the receipt of the request, either provide the information on payment of such fee as may be prescribed
or reject the request for any of the reasons specified in sections 8 and 9:
Provided that where the information sought for concerns the life or liberty of a person, the same
shall be provided within forty-eight hours of the receipt of the request.
(2) If the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be,
fails to give decision on the request for information within the period specified under sub-section(1), the
Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, shall be
deemed to have refused the request.
(3) Where a decision is taken to provide the information on payment of any further fee representing
the cost of providing the information, the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information
Officer, as the case may be, shall send an intimation to the person making the request, giving 168
(a) the details of further fees representing the cost of providing the information as determined
by him, together with the calculations made to arrive at the amount in accordance with fee prescribed
under sub-section (1), requesting him to deposit that fees, and the period intervening between the
dispatch of the said intimation and payment of fees shall be excluded for the purpose of calculating the
period of thirty days referred to in that sub-section;
(b) information concerning his or her right with respect to review the decision as to the amount
of fees charged or the form of access provided, including the particulars of the appellate authority, time
limit, process and any other forms.
(4) Where access to the record or a part thereof is required to be provided under this Act and the
person to whom access is to be provided is sensorily disabled, the Central Public Information Officer or
State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, shall provide assistance to enable access to the
information, including providing such assistance as may be appropriate for the inspection.
(5) Where access to information is to be provided in the printed or in any electronic format, the
applicant shall, subject to the provisions of sub-section (6), pay such fee as may be prescribed:
Provided that the fee prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 6 and sub-sections (1) and (5) of
section 7 shall be reasonable and no such fee shall be charged from the persons who are of below
poverty line as may be determined by the appropriate Government.
(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section(5), the person making request for the
information shall provided the information free of charge where a public authority fails to comply with the
time limits specified in sub-section (1).
(7) Before taking any decision under sub-section (1), the Central Public Information Officer or State
Public Information Officer, as the case may be, shall take into consideration the representation made
by a third party under section 11.
(8) Where a request has been rejected under sub-section (1), the Central Public Information Officer
or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, shall communicate to the person making the
request,
(i) the reasons for such rejection;
(ii) the period within which an appeal against such rejection may be preferred; and
(iii) the particulars of the appellate authority.
(9) An information shall ordinarily be provided in the form in which it is sought unless it would
disproportionately divert the resources of the public authority or would be detrimental to the safety or
preservation of the record in question.
8.(1)Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, there shall be no obligation to give any citizen,
(a) information, disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India,
the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State, relation with foreign State or lead to
incitement of an offence;
(b) information which has been expressly forbidden to be published by any court of law or tribunal
or the disclosure of which may constitute contempt of court;
(c) information, the disclosure of which would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament or the State
Legislature;
(d) information including commercial confidence, trade secrets or intellectual property, the disclosure
of which would harm the competitive position of a third party, unless the competent authority is satisfied
that larger public interest warrants the disclosure of such information;
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(e) information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship, unless the competent authority is
satisfied that the larger public interest warrants the disclosure of such information;
(f) information received in confidence from foreign Government;
(g) information, the disclosure of which would endanger the life or physical safety of any person or
identify the source of information or assistance given in confidence for law enforcement or security
purposes;
(h) information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of
offenders;
(i) cabinet papers including records of deliberations of the Council of Ministers, Secretaries and
other officers:
Provided that the decisions of Council of Ministers, the reasons thereof, and the material on the
basis of which the decisions were taken shall be made public after the decision has been taken, and the
matter is complete, or over:
Provided further that those matters which come under the exemptions specified in this section
shall not be disclosed;
(j) information which relates to personal information the disclosure of which has no relationship to
any public activity or interest, or which would cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individual
unless the Central Public Information Officer or the State Public Information Officer or the appellate
authority, as the case may be, is satisfied that the larger public interest justifies the disclosure of such
information:
Provided that the information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature shall
not be denied to any person.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in the Official Secretes Act, 1923 nor any of the exemptions
permissible in accordance with sub-section (1), a public authority may allow access to information, if
public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests.
(3) Subject to the provisions of clauses (a), (c) and (i) of sub-section (1), any information relating
to any occurrence, event or matter which has taken place, occurred or happened twenty years before
the date on which any request is made under section 6 shall be provided to any person making a
request under that section:
Provided that where any question arises as to the date from which the said period of twenty years
has to be computed, the decision of the Central Government shall be final, subject to the usual appeals
provided for in this Act.
9. Without prejudice to the provisions of section 8, a Central Public Information Officer or a State
Public Information Officer, as the case may be, may reject a request for information where such a
request for providing access would involve an infringement of copyright subsisting in a person other than
the State.
10.(1)
Where a request for access to information is rejected on the ground that it is in relation to
information which is exempt from disclosure, then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,
access may be provided to that part of the record which does not contain any information which is
exempt from disclosure under this Act and which can reasonably be severed from any part that contains
exempt information.
(2) Where access is granted to a part of the record under sub-section (1), the Central Public
Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, shall give a notice to the
applicant, informing 170
(a) that only part of the record requested, after severance of the record containing information
which is exempt from disclosure, is being provided;
(b) the reasons for the decision, including any findings on any material question of fact,
referring to the material on which those findings were based;
(c) the name and designation of the person giving the decision;
(d) the details of the fees calculated by him or her and the amount of fee which the applicant
is required to deposit; and
(e) his or her rights with respect to review of the decision regarding non-disclosure of part of
the information, the amount of fee charged or the form of access provided, including the particulars of
the senior officer specified under sub-section (1) of section 19 or the Central Information Commission or
the State Information Commission, as the case may be, time limit, process and any other form of
access.
11.(1)
Where a Central Public Information Officer or a State Public Information Officer, as the case
may be, intends to disclose any information or record, or part thereof on a request made under this Act,
which relates to or has been supplied by a third party and has been treated as confidential by that third
party, the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be,
shall, within five days from the receipt of the request, give a written notice to such third party of the
request and of the fact that the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as
the case may be, intends to disclose the information or record, or part thereof, and invite the third party
to make a submission in writing or orally, regarding whether the information should be disclosed, and
such submission of the third party shall be kept in view while taking a decision about disclosure of
information:
Provided that except in the case of trade or commercial secrets protected by law, disclosure may
be allowed if the public interest in disclosure outweighs in importance any possible harm or injury to the
interests of such third party.
(2) Where a notice is served by the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information
Officer, as the case may be, under sub-section (1) to a third party in respect of any information or record
or part thereof, the third party shall, within ten days from the date of receipt of such notice, be given the
opportunity to make representation against the proposed disclosure.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 7, the Central Public Information Officer or
State Public Information Officer, as the case may be shall, within forty days after receipt of the request
under section 6, if the third party has been given an opportunity to make representation under subsection (2), make a decision as to whether or not to disclose the information or record or part thereof
and give in writing the notice of his decision to the third party.
(4) A notice given under sub-section (3) shall include a statement that the third party to whom
the notice is given is entitled to prefer an appeal under section 19 against the decision.
CHAPTER - III
THE CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
12.(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the official Gazette, constitute a body to be
known as the Central Information Commission to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the
functions assigned to, it under this Act.
(2) The Central Information Commission shall consist of
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(a) the Chief Information Commissioner, and
(b) such number of Central Information Commissioners, not exceeding ten, as may be deemed
necessary.
(3) The Chief Information Commissioner and the Information Commissioners shall be appointed by
the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of
(i) the Prime Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the Committee;
(ii) the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha; and
(iii) a Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister.
Explanation: For the purposes of removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that where the Leader of
Opposition in the house of the people has not been recognized as such, the Leader of the single largest
group in opposition of the Government in the house of the people shall be deemed to be the Leader of
Opposition.
(4) The general superintendence, direction and management of the affairs of the Central Information
Commission shall vest in the Chief Information Commissioner who shall be assisted by the Information
Commissioners and may exercise all such powers and do all such acts and things which may be
exercised or done by the Central Information Commission autonomously without being subjected to
directions by any other authority under this Act.
(5) The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be persons of
eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social
service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance.
(6) The Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner shall not be a Member
of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State or Union territory, as the case may be, or hold
any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying on any business or pursuing
any profession.
(7) The headquarters of the Central Information Commission shall be at Delhi and the Central
Information Commission may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, establish offices at
other places in India.
13.(1)
The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a tern of five years from the date on
which he enters upon his office and shall not be eligible for reappointment:
Provided that no Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office as such after he has attained the
age of sixty-five years.
(2) Every Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on
which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, and shall
not be eligible for reappointment as such Information Commissioner:
Provided that every Information Commissioner shall, on vacating his office under this sub-section
be eligible for appointment as the Chief Information Commissioner in the manner specified in subsection (3) of section 12:
Provided further that where the Information Commissioner is appointed as the Chief Information
commissioner, his term of office shall not be more than five years in aggregate as the Information
commissioner and the Chief Information Commissioner.
(3) The Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner shall before he enters
upon his office make and subscribe before the President or some other person appointed by him in that
behalf, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the First Schedule.
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(4) The Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner may, at any time, by
writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign from his office:
Provided that the Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner may be removed
in the manner specified under section 14.
(5)
The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of -
(a) the Chief Information Commissioner shall be the same as that of the Chief Election
Commissioner;
(b) an Information Commissioner shall be the same as that of an Election Commissioner:
Provided that if the Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner, at the time of
his appointment is, in receipt of a pension, other than a disability or wound pension, in respect of any
previous service under the Government of India or under the Government of a State, his salary in respect
of the service as the Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner shall be reduced
by the amount of that pension including any portion of pension which was commuted and pension
equivalent of other forms of retirement benefits excluding pension equivalent of retirement gratuity:
Provided further that if the Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner if, at
the time of his appointment is, in receipt of retirement benefits in respect of any previous service
rendered in a Corporation established by or under any Central Act or State Act or a Government
company owned or controlled by the Central Government or the State Government, his salary in respect
of the service as the Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner shall be reduced
by the amount of pension equivalent to the retirement benefits:
Provided also that the salaries, allowances and other conditions of service of the Chief Information
Commissioner and the Information Commissioners shall not be varied to their disadvantage after their
appointment.
(6) The Central Government shall provide the Chief Information Commissioner and the Information
Commissioners with such officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of
their functions under this Act, and the salaries and allowances payable to and the terms and conditions
of service of the officers and other employees appointed for the purpose of this Act shall be such as may
be prescribed.
14. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information
Commissioner shall be removed from his office only by order of the President on the ground of proved
misbehaviour or incapacity after the Supreme Court, on a reference made to it by the President, has, on
inquiry, reported that the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner, as the
case may be, ought on such ground be removed.
(2) The President may suspend from office, and if deem necessary prohibit also from attending
the office during inquiry, the Chief Information Commissioner or Information Commissioner in respect of
whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court under sub-section (1) until the President has
passed orders on receipt of the report of the Supreme Court on such reference.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the President may by order remove
from office the chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner if the Chief Information
Commissioner or a Information Commissioner, as the case may be, (a) is adjudged an insolvent; or
(b) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the President, involves moral
turpitude; or
(c) engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office;
or
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(d) is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind
or body; or
(e) has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions
as the Chief Information Commissioner or a Information Commissioner.
(4) If the Chief Information Commissioner or a Information Commissioner in any way, concerned
or interested in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or participates
in any way in the profit thereof or in any benefit or emolument arising therefrom otherwise than as a
member and in common with the other members of an incorporated company, he shall, for the purposes
of sub-section (1), be deemed to be guilty of misbehaviour.
CHAPTER - IV
THE STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION
15. (1) Every State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a body to be
known as the
.. (name of the State) Information Commission to exercise the powers conferred on,
and to perform the functions assigned to, it under this Act.
(2) The State Information Commission shall consist of
(a) the State Chief Information Commissioner, and
(b) such number of State Information Commissioners, not exceeding ten, as may be deemed
necessary.
(3) The State Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioners shall be
appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting of
(i) the Chief Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the committee;
(ii) the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly; and
(iii) a Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Chief Minister.
Explanation : For the purposes of removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that where the leader of
Opposition in the Legislative Assembly has not been recognized as such, the Leader of the single
largest group in opposition of the Government in the Legislative Assembly shall be deemed to be the
leader of Opposition.
(4) The general superintendence, direction and management of the affairs of the State Information
Commission shall vest in the State Chief Information Commissioner who shall be assisted by the State
Information Commissioners and may exercise all such powers and do all such acts and things which
may be exercised or done by the State Information Commission autonomously without being subjected
to directions by any other authority under this Act.
(5) The State Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioners shall be
persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology,
social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance.
(6) The State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner shall not be a
Member of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State or Union territory, as the case may be,
or hold any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying on any business or
pursuing any profession.
(7) The Headquarters of the State Information Commission shall be at such place in the State as
the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify and the State Information
Commission may, with the previous approval of the State Government, establish offices at other places
in the State.
16. (1) The state Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years from the date
on which he enters upon his office and shall not be eligible for reappointment:
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Provided that no State Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office as such after he has
attained the age of sixty-five years.
(2) Every State Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on
which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, and shall
not be eligible for reappointment as such State Information Commissioner:
Provided that every State Information Commissioner shall, on vacating his office under this subsection, be eligible for appointment as the State Chief Information Commissioner in the manner specified
in sub-section (3) of section 15:
Provided further that where the State Information Commissioner is appointed as the State Chief
Information Commissioner, his term of office shall not be more than five years in aggregate as the State
Information Commissioner and the State Chief Information Commissioner.
(3) The State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner, shall before he
enters upon his office make and subscribe before the Governor or some other person appointed by him
in that behalf, on oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the First Schedule.
(4) The State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner may, at any
time, by writing under his hand addressed to the Governor, resign from his office:
Provided that the State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner may
be removed in the manner specified under section 17.
(5) The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of
(a) the State Chief Information Commissioner shall be the same as that of an Election
Commissioner;
(b) the State Information Commissioner shall be the same as that of the Chief Secretary to
the State Government:
Provided that if the State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner, at the
time of his appointment is, in receipt of a pension, other than a disability or wound pension, in respect
of any previous service under the Government of India or under the Government of a State, his salary in
respect of the service as the State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner
shall be reduced by the amount of that pension including any portion of pension which was commuted
and pension equivalent of other forms of retirement benefits excluding pension equivalent of retirement
gratuity:
Provided further that where the State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information
Commissioner if, at the time of his appointment is, in receipt of retirement benefits in respect of any
previous service rendered in a Corporation established by or under any Central Act or State Act or a
Government company owned or controlled by the Central Government or the State Government, his
salary in respect of the service as the State Chief Information Commissioner or the State Information
Commissioner shall be reduced by the amount of pension equivalent to the retirement benefits:
Provided also that the salaries, allowances and other conditions of service of the State Chief
Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioners shall not be varied to their
disadvantage after their appointment.
(6) The State Government shall provide the State Chief Information Commissioner and the State
Information Commissioners with such officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient
performance of their functions under this act, and the salaries and allowances payable to and the terms
and conditions of service of the officers and other employees appointed for the purpose of this Act shall
be such as may be prescribed.
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17. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the State Chief Information Commissioner or a
State Information Commissioner shall be removed from his office only by order of the Governor on the
ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after the Supreme Court, on a reference made to it by the
Governor, has on inquiry, reported that the State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information
Commissioner, as the case may be, ought on such ground be removed.
(2) The Governor may suspend from office, and if deem necessary prohibit also from attending
the office during inquiry, the State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner
in respect of whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court under sub-section (1) until the
Governor has passed orders on receipt of the report of the Supreme Court on such reference.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Governor may by order remove from
office the State Chief Information Commissioner or a state Information Commissioner if a State Chief
Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner, as the case may be,
(a) is adjudged an insolvent; or
(b) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Governor, involves moral
turpitude; or
(c) engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office;
or
(d) is, in the opinion of the Governor, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or
body; or
(e) has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his functions
as the State Chief Information Commissioner or a state Information Commissioner.
(4) If the State Chief Information Commissioner or a State Information Commissioner in any way,
concerned or interested in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of the
State or participates in any way in the profit thereof or in any benefit or emoluments arising therefrom
otherwise than as a member and in common with the other members of an incorporated company, he
shall, for the purposes of sub-section (1), be deemed to be guilty of misbehaviour.
CHAPTER V
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONS, APPEAL AND PENALTIES
18. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the duty of the Central Information Commission
or State Information Commission, as the case may be, to receive and inquire into a complaint from any
person,(a) who has been unable to submit a request to a Central Public Information Officer or State
Public Information Officer, as the case may be, either by reason that no such officer has been appointed
under this Act, or because the Central Assistant Public Information Officer or State Assistant Public
Information Officer, as the case may be, has refused to accept his or her application for information or
appeal under this Act for forwarding the same to the Central Public Information Officer or State Public
Information Officer or senior officer specified in sub-section (1) of section 19 or the Central Information
Commission or the state Information Commission, as the case may be;
(b) who has been refused access to any information requested under this Act;
(c) who has not been given a response to a request for information or access to information
within the time limit specified under this Act;
(d) who has been required to pay an amount of fee which he or she considers unreasonable;
(e) who believes that he or she has been given incomplete, misleading or false information
under this Act; and
(f) in respect of any other matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to records under
this Act.
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(2) Where the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may
be, is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to inquire into the matter, it may initiate an inquiry in
respect thereof.
(3) The Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be,
shall while inquiring into any matter under this section, have the same powers as are vested in a civil
court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in respect of the following matters,
namely:(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and compel them to give oral or
written evidence on oath and to produce the documents or things;
(b) requiring the discovery and inspection of documents;
(c) receiving evidence on affidavit;
(d) requisitioning any public record or copies thereof from any court or office;
(e) issuing summons for examination of witnesses or documents; and
(f) any other matter which may be prescribed.
(4) Notwithstanding anything inconsistent contained in any other Act of Parliament or State
Legislature, as the case may be, the Central Information Commission or the State Information
Commission, as the case may be, may, during the inquiry of any complaint under this Act, examine
any record to which this Act applies which is under the control of the public authority, and no such
record may be withheld from it on any grounds.
19. (1) Any person who, does not receive a decision within the time specified in sub-section (1) or
clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 7, or is aggrieved by a decision of the Central Public Information
Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, may within thirty days from the expiry of
such period or from the receipt of such a decision prefer an appeal to such officer who is senior in rank
to the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer as the case may be, in each
public authority:
Provided that such officer may admit the appeal after the expiry of the period of thirty days if he or
she is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal in time.
(2) Where an appeal is preferred against an order made by a Central Public Information Officer or a
State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, under section 11 to disclose third party information,
the appeal by the concerned third party shall be made within thirty days from the date of the order.
(3) A second appeal against the decision under sub-section (1) shall lie within ninety days from the
date on which the decision should have been made or was actually received, with the Central Information
Commission or the State Information Commission:
Provide that the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission, as the
case may be, may admit the appeal after the expiry of the period of ninety days if it is satisfied that the
appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal in time.
(4) If the decision of the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the
case may be, against which an appeal is preferred relates to information of a third party, the Central
Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, shall give a reasonable
opportunity of being heard to that third party.
(5) In any appeal proceedings, the onus to prove that a denial of a request was justified shall be on
the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, who
denied the request.
(6) An appeal under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall be disposed of within thirty days of the
receipt of the appeal or within such extended period not exceeding a total of forty-five days from the date
of filing thereof, as the case may be, for reasons to be recorded in writing.
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(7) The decision of the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the
case may be, shall be binding.
(8) In its decision, the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the
case may be, has the power to (a) require the public authority to take any such steps as may be necessary to secure
compliance with the provisions of this Act, including
(i) by providing access to information, if so requested, in a particular form;
(ii) by appointing a Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as
the case may be;
(iii) by publishing certain information or categories of information;
(iv) by making necessary changes to its practices in relation to the maintenance,
management and destruction of records;
(v) by enhancing the provision of training on the right to information for its officials;
(vi) by providing it with an annual report in compliance with clause (b) of sub-section (1) of
section 4;
(b) require the public authority to compensate the complainant for any loss or other detriment
suffered;
(c) impose any of the penalties provided under this Act;
(d) reject the application.
shall give notice of its decision, including any right of appeal, to the complainant and the public authority.
shall decide the appeal in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed.
20. (1) Where the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission, as the case
may be, at the time of deciding any complaint or appeal is of the opinion that the Central Public
Information Officer or the State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, has, without any reasonable
cause, refused to receive an application for information or has not furnished information within the time
specified under sub-section (1) of section 7 or malafidely denied the request for information or knowingly
given incorrect, incomplete or misleading information or destroyed information which was the subject of
the request or obstructed in any manner in furnishing the information, it shall impose a penalty of two
hundred and fifty rupees each day till application is received or information is furnished, so however, the
total amount of such penalty shall not exceed twenty-five thousand rupees:
Provided that the Central Public Information Officer or the State Public Information Officer, as the
case may be, shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before any penalty is imposed on
him:
Provided further that the burden of proving that he acted reasonably and diligently shall be on the
Central Public Information Officer or the State Public Information Officer, as the case may be.
(2) Where the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission, as the case
may be, at the time of deciding any complaint or appeal is of the opinion that the Central Public
Information Officer or the State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, has, without any reasonable
cause and persistently, failed to receive an application for information or has not furnished information
within the time specified under sub-section (1) of section 7 or malafidely denied the request for information
or knowingly given incorrect, incomplete or misleading information or destroyed information which was
the subject of the request or obstructed in any manner in furnishing the information, it shall recommend
for disciplinary action against the Central Public Information Officer or the State Public Information
Officer, as the case may be, under the service rules applicable to him.
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CHAPTER - VI
MISCELLANEOUS
21. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in
good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule made thereunder.
22. The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained
in the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument
having effect by virtue of any law other than this Act.
23. No court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceeding in respect of any order made
under this Act and no such order shall be called in question otherwise than by way of an appeal under
this Act.
24.(1) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to the intelligence and security organisations specified
in the Second Schedule, being organisations established by the Central Government or any information
furnished by such organisations to that Government:
Provided that the information pertaining to the allegations of corruption and human rights violations
shall not be excluded under this sub-section :
Provided further that in the case of information sought for is in respect of allegations of violation of
human rights, the information shall only be provided after the approval of the Central Information
Commission, and notwithstanding anything contained in section 7, such information shall be provided
within forty-five days from the date of the receipt of request.
(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Scheduled by
including therein any other intelligence or security organization established by that Government or
omitting therefrom any organisation already specified therein and on the publication of such notification,
such organization shall be deemed to be included in or, as the case may be, omitted from the Schedule.
(3) Every notification issued under sub-section (2) shall be laid before each House of Parliament.
(4) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to such intelligence and security organization being
organizations established by the State Government, as that Government may, from time to time, by
notification in the Official Gazette, specify:
Provided that the information pertaining to the allegations of corruption and human rights violations shall
not be excluded under this sub-section:
Provided further that in the case of information sought for is in respect of allegations of violation of
human rights, the information shall only be provided after the approval of the State Information Commission
and, notwithstanding anything contained in section 7, such information shall be provided within forty-five
days from the date of the receipt of request.
(5) Every Notification issued under sub-section (4) shall be laid before the State Legislature.
25. (1) The Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be,
shall, as soon as practicable after the end of each year, prepare a report on the implementation of the
provisions of this Act during the year and forward a copy thereof to the appropriate Government.
(2) Each Ministry or Department shall, in relation to the public authorities within their jurisdiction,
collect and provide such information to the Central Information Commission or State Information
Commission, as the case may be, as is required to prepare the report under this section and comply
with the requirements concerning the furnishing of that information and keeping of records for the purposes
of this section.
(3) Each report shall state in respect of the year to which the report relates,(a) the number of requests made to each public authority
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(b) the number of decisions where applicants were not entitled to access to the documents
pursuant to the requests, the provisions of this Act under which these decisions were made and the
number of times such provisions were invoked
(c) the number of appeals referred to the Central Information Commission or State Information
Commission, as the case may be, for review, the nature of the appeals and the outcome of the appeals;
(d) particulars of any disciplinary action taken against any officer in respect of the administration
of this Act;
(e) the amount of charges collected by each public authority under this Act;
(f) any facts which indicate an effort by the public authorities to administer and implement
the spirit and intention of this Act;
(g) Recommendations for reform, including recommendations in respect of the particular
public authorities, for the development, improvement, modernization, reform or amendment to this Act
or other legislation or common law or any other matter relevant for operationalising the right to access
information.
(4) The Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, may, as soon as
practicable after the end of each year, cause a copy of the report of the Central Information Commission
or the State Information Commission, as the case may be, referred to in sub-section (1) to be laid
before each House of Parliament or, as the case may be, before each House of the State Legislature,
where there are two Houses, and where there is one House of the State Legislature before that House.
(5) If it appears to the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the
case may be, that the practice of a public authority in relation to the exercise of its functions under this
Act does not conform with the provisions or spirit of this Act, it may give to the authority a recommendation
specifying the steps which ought in its opinion to be taken for promoting such conformity.
26.(1) The appropriate Government may, to the extent of availability of financial and other resources, (a) develop and organise educational programmes to advance the understanding of the public,
in particular of disadvantaged communities as to how to exercise the rights contemplated under this
Act;
(b) encourage public authorities to participate in the development and organisation of
programmes referred to in clause (a) and to undertake such programmes themselves;
(c) promote timely and effective dissemination of accurate information by public authorities
about their activities; and
(d) train Central Public Information Officers or State Public Information Officers, as the case
may be, of public authorities and produce relevant training materials for use by the public authorities
themselves.
(2) The appropriate Government shall, within eighteen months from the commencement of this Act,
compile in its official language a guide containing such information, in an easily comprehensible form
and manner, as may reasonably be required by a person who wishes to exercise any right specified in
this Act.
(3) The appropriate Government shall, if necessary, update and publish the guidelines referred to in
sub-section (2) at regular intervals which shall, in particular and without prejudice to the generality of
sub-section (2), include (a) the objects of this Act;
(b) the postal and street address, the phone and fax number and, if available, electronic mail
address of the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may
be, of every public authority appointed under sub-section (1) of Section 5;
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(c) the manner and the form in which request for access to an information shall be made to
a Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be;
(d) the assistance available from and the duties of the Central Public Information Officer or
State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, of a public authority under this Act;
(e) the assistance available from the Central Information Commission or State Information
Commission, as the case may be;
(f) all remedies in law available regarding an act or failure to act in respect of a right or duty
conferred or imposed by this Act including the manner of filing an appeal to the Commission;
(g) the provisions providing for the voluntary disclosure of categories of records in accordance
with section 4;
(h) the notices regarding fees to be paid in relation to requests for access to an information;
and
(i) any additional regulations or circulars made or issued in relation to obtaining access to an
information in accordance with this Act.
(4) The appropriate Government must, if necessary, update and publish the guidelines at regular
intervals.
27.(1)
The appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry
out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may
provide for all or any of the following matters, namely :
(a) the cost of the medium or print cost price of the materials to be disseminated under subsection (4) of section 4;
(b) the fee payable under sub-section (1) of section 6;
(c) the fee payable under sub-section (1) and (5) of section 7;
(d) the salaries and allowances payable to and the terms and conditions of service of the
officers and other employees under sub-section (6) of section 13 and sub-section (6) of section 16;
(e) the procedure to be adopted by the Central Information Commission or State Information
Commission, as the case may be, in deciding the appeals under sub-section (10) of section 19; and
(f) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.
28. (1)
The competent authority may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out
the provisions of this Act.
provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:
(i) the cost of the medium or print cost price of the materials to be disseminated under subsection (4) of section 4;
(ii) the fee payable under sub-section (1) of section 6;
(iii) the fee payable under sub-section (1) of section 7; and
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(iv) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.
29. (1)
Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be
after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days
which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if before the expiry
of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses
agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the
rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so,
however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything
previously done under that rule.
(2) Every rule made under this Act by a State Government shall be laid, as soon as may be after
it is notified, before the State Legislature.
30. (1)
If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government
may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions
not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removal
of the difficulty:
Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of two years from the date of
the commencement of this Act.
(2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after its is made, be laid before
each House of Parliament.
31. The Freedom of Information Act, 2002 is hereby repealed.
THE FIRST SCHEDULE
[See sections 13(3) and 16(3)]
FORM OF
OATH OR AFFIRMATION TO BE MADE BY THE CHIEF INFORMATION COMMISSIONER/THE
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER/THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION COMMISSIONER/
THE STATE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER
"I, ..................., having been appointed Chief Information Commissioner / Information Commissioner/
State Chief Information Commissioner/State Information Commissioner swear in the name of God that
solemnly affirm
I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the
sovereignty and integrity of India, that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge
and judgement perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will and that I will
uphold the Constitution and the laws."
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THE SECOND SCHEDULE
(See section 24)
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY ORGANISATION
ESTABLISHED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Intelligence Bureau.
Research and Analysis Wing of the Cabinet Secretariat.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
Central Economic Intelligence Bureau.
Directorate of Enforcement.
Narcotics Control Bureau.
Aviation Research Centre.
Special Frontier Force.
Border Security Force.
Central Reserve Police Force.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
Central Industrial Security Force.
National Security Guards.
Assam Rifles.
Special Service Bureau.
Special Branch (CID), Andaman and Nicobar.
The Crime Branch-C.I.D.-CB, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Special Branch, Lakshadweep Police.
T.K. VISWANATHAN
Secy. to the Govt. of India
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ORISSA RIGHT TO INFORMATION RULES, 2005
ORISSA RIGHT TO INFORMATION RULES, 2005
NOTIFICATION
The 1st October, 2005
No.27163/I&PR. In exercise of the power conferred by Section 27 of the Right to Information
Act (No.22 of 2005), the State Government do hereby make the following rules, namely: -
1.
Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Orissa Right to
Information Rules, 2005. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Orissa
Gazette.
2.
Definitions. - (1) In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context -
(a)
'Act' means the Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005);
(b)
'BPL Card' means a card issued to any citizen who is below the poverty line;
(c)
'fee' means amount payable by the applicant for obtaining any information under the provisions
of sub-section (1) of section 6 and sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 7 excluding the cost of
providing information;
(d)
'form' means a form appended to these rules;
(e)
'identity' means an evidence to show the citizenship like an electoral photo identity card, a
passport or any other document which can satisfy the authority about the citizenship of the
person;
(f)
'Nodal Officer' means the Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government, Information & Public
Relations Department;
(g)
'Public Information Officer' means the State Public Information Officer designated under subsection (1) of section 5 of the Act and includes an Assistant Public Information Officer
designated as such under sub-section (2) thereof;
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(h)
'Schedule' means a Schedule appended to these rules; and
(i)
'State Government' means the Government of Orissa
(2) Words and expressions used but not defined in these rules shall have the meaning as assigned to
them in the Act.
3. Appointment & Obligations of Public Information Officers.(1) A public authority, if it is a department of State Government, shall designate as many officers
as it deem proper, not below the rank of Under Secretary as Public Information Officers.
(2) In each sub-ordinate office of the Department of Government including the Heads of
Department and offices in the district and Sub-divisional level the head of such offices shall designate
as many officers as they deem proper as Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information
Officers.
(3) Every public authority other than t hose mentioned in sub-rules
(1) and (2) of the said rule 3 shall designate one or more Public Information Officers in all administrative
units and offices under such authority:
Provided that every such public authority shall, while designating such officers as Public
Information Officers so designated, ensure that an officer higher in rank to public Information Officer,
is available to be specified as Appellate Authority.
(4) If, for any reason beyond the control of Public Information Officer furnishing of information is
delayed, he shall record reasons with justification thereof and shall communicate the Head of the
office about such delay.
4. Procedure to obtain information. - (1) A citizen desirous of any information may apply for
information in form A to the Public Information Officer, with the required fee in shape of Treasury
Challan or cash as specified in the Schedule under the appropriate head of Account:
Provided that application fee shall not be payable in case of a person whose name appears in
the latest list of persons below poverty line for which he has to produce BPL Card.
Provided that a citizen seeking information through electronic means has to submit evidence
regarding deposit of prescribed application fee.
(2) The Public Information Officer or any other officer authorized by him shall furnish the
acknowledgement and after being satisfied with the identity of the applicant shall also intimate in
form B as soon as possible the amount of cost for providing information required to be paid by the
applicant in cash, as mentioned in the Schedule.
(3) The applicant may deposit the said amount within a period of fifteen days from the date of
receipt of such information, failing which the application shall stand rejected.
5. Information regarding rejection. - (1) Where a request has been rejected under sub-section
(1) of section 7, the Public Information Officer shall intimate the applicant, the reasons for such
rejection in form C.
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(2) Wherever information applied for is available in electronic means, the Public Information Officer
may advise in form C to the applicant to obtain the information from the appropriate website to be
specified by the Public Information Officer.
6. Meeting of the recommending Committee. - For the purpose of appointment of the State
Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioner under sub-section (3) of
section 15, the Nodal Officer shall, in consultation with the State Government, convene the meeting
of the Committee for their recommendation.
7. Memorandum of appeal. - (1) An appeal under sub-section
(1) of section 19 shall be filed in form D to the officer as designated by the Public Authority to hear
such appeal.
(2) The Memorandum of appeal shall be accompanied with such fee as specified in the Schedule
which shall be paid in the shape of court fee stamp.
(3) Any person aggrieved by the decision under sub-section (1) of section 19, may prefer a second
appeal before the State Information Commission under sub-section (3) thereof in form E which
shall be accompanied with such fee in the shape of court fee stamp as specified in the Schedule.
(4) The appeal preferred under sub-rules (1) and (3), if not accompanied with the required fee,
shall be rejected by the concerned Appellate Authority, but no fee is payable by the applicant
holding a BPL Card.
(5) Every order of the Appellate Authority shall be communicated to the appellant concerned and
to the Public Information Officer where such appeal is from the order of the Public Information
Officer and to the first Appellate Authority in case it is a second appeal.
8. Guidelines by the State Government. - The State Government shall have the power to issue
guidelines not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act and these rules for smooth implementation
of the provisions of the Act and the rules.
9. Penalties. - In the event of imposition of penalty under section 20 on the Public Information
Officer concerned, such penalty may be deposited by the said officer by Treasury Challan under the
appropriate receipt Head of the State Budget within a period of thirty days, failing which the amount
shall be recovered from the salary of the officer concerned.
10. Calculation of cost of damage. - If any damage is caused to the public property in the course
of giving any information in the form of samples of materials, the damage caused to such property
shall be included while calculating further fees representing the cost of providing the information.
11. Maintenance of Register. - (1) The Public Information Officer shall maintain a register in
form F for recording the details of the applications received and the information supplied by him and
keep the Head of Office informed after furnishing any information and it shall be the duty of the
Head of office to ensure required assistance if any, as would be sought for by the Public Information
Officer to facilitate providing information.
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(2) The Public Information Officer shall maintain a cash register in form G for recording the details
of money received by him relating to providing information and deposit the money in such head of
account or in any Scheduled Bank in the name of such officer as the concerned Head of Office
decides.
12. Deposit of expenditure. - The expenditure to be incurred for production of witness or
documents before the State Information Commission shall be deposited before the Commission by
the party at whose instance the witnesses or the documents are to be produced.
13. Realisation of penalties or damages. - Any penalty or damage or any other sum payable
under the Act, if not paid within thirty days of the date of receipt of the order for realization of the
same or cannot be recovered, it can be realized from such person as arrears of land revenue.
By Order of Governor
Sd/(Digambar Mohanty)
Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Govt.
FORM - A
See Rule - 4 (I)
Application for Information under section 6 (1) of the Act
To
The Public Information Officer
(Name of the office with address)
1.
Full name of the applicant
2.
Father / Spouse name
3.
Permanent address
4.
Particulars in respect of Identity of the applicant
5.
Particulars of information solicited
(a) Subject matter of information
(b) The period to which the information relates
(c) Specific details of information required
(d) Whether information is required by post or in person
(The actual postal charges shall be included in providing information)
(e) In case by post (ordinary, registered or speed)
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6.
Address to which information will be sent & in which form
7.
Has the information provided earlier
8.
Is this information not made available by the Public authority
9.
Do you agree to pay the required fee
10.
Have you deposited application fee
(If yes details of such deposit)
11.
Whether belongs to BPL category, have you furnished the proof
of the same
Place
Full Signature of the applicant
Date
Address
Office of the Public Information Officer
Received the application from --------------------------------------------------------------address--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------on-------------------------seeking information.
Place :
Full name of Public Information Officer
Date :
Designation & Seal
FORM B
[See Rule 4 (2) ]
Information for Payment
From
Name & Designation of the Public Information Officer
To
Name of the applicant Address
Sir,
Please refer to your application dated ---------------addressed to the undersigned requesting
information on --------------------------------------------------------------. I am to inform you
that the following amount towards cost for providing information may be deposited in cash, to
enable the undersigned to furnish information sought for.
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Please make payment within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of this intimation
failing which the application shall be rejected.
Fee------------------Yours faithfully
Place:
Public Information Officer
Date:
Seal
FORM C
[See Rule 5 (1) and (2) ]
Intimation of rejection
Sir,
The undersigned regrets to express his inability to furnish the information asked for on account
of the following reasons(i)
It comes under the exempted category covered under sections 8 and 9 of the Act.
(ii) Your application was not complete in all respect.
(iii) Your identity is not satisfactory.
(iv) The information is contained in published material available to Public.
(v) You did not pay the required cost for providing information within the prescribed time.
(vi) The information sought for is prohibited as per section 24 (4) of the Act.
(vii) The information would cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of any person.
(viii) The information as sought for by you is available in our Website--------------------------------------------------you may download the information.
(ix) For any other reason please see overleaf.
However, if you feel aggrieved for the above said refusal you may file an appeal before the
within 30 days of the receipt of this letter.
Place:
Name & Designation of
Date:
Public Relations Officer
To
Sri
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
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FORM - D
[See Rule - 7 (1)]
Form of Memorandum of Appeal to the first Appellate Authority under Section 19 (1) of the Act
From
_______________________
(Applicant's Name & address)
Before
The First Appellate Authority
1. Full name of the Appellant
:
2. Address
:
3. Particulars of Public Information Officer
:
4. Date of receipt of the order appealed against :
5. Last date for filing the appeal
:
6. Particulars of information
:
7.
(a)
Nature and subject matter of the
information required :
(b)
Name of the office or Department to
which the information relates
:
The grounds for appeal
:
(Details if any to be enclosed in separate sheet)
Verification
I, _____________________________________Name of the appellant, son of / daughter of /
wife of _______________________________________hereby declare that the particulars
furnished in the appeal are to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct and that I have
not suppressed any material fact.
Signature of the Appellant
Place :
Date :
To
__________________________________
Name and address of Appellate Authority
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FORM - E
[See Rule 7 (3)]
Second Appeal under Section 19 (3) of the Act
From
_______________________
(Applicant's Name & address)
To
The State Information Commission
1. Full name of the Appellant
:
2. Address
:
3. Particulars of the first Appellate Authority
:
4. Date of receipt of the order appealed against :
5. Last date for filing the appeal
:
6. Particulars of information
(a)
Nature of subject matter of the
information required
:
(b) Name of the office or Department
to which the information relates
:
7. The grounds for appeal
:
(Details items to be enclosed in separate sheet)
Verification
I, _____________________________________(Name of the appellant, son of / daughter of /
wife of _________________________________________hereby declare that the particulars
furnished in the appeal are to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct and that I have
not suppressed any material fact.
Signature of the Appellant
Place :
Date :
To
Orissa State Information Commission
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FORM G
[See Rule 11 (2)]
CASH REGISTER
Name & Address
of the Applicant
Date of
application
Date of
deposit of
amount
Particulars of
fee/ with
Challan / Bank
draft/ Cash
Refund,
if any
1
2
3
4
5
Remarks
6
Schedule
(See Rules 4 and 7)
Fees / Amount to be charged for providing information
PART - I
(A)
(i)
Application fee
Application fee seeking information
Rate to be
Mode of
charged
deposit
Rupees twenty per
Treasury
Application
Challan/ cash
(ii)
Application fee for 1st Appeal
Rupees forty
Court fee stamp
(iii)
Application fee for 2nd Appeal
Rupees fifty
Court fee stamp
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PART - II
(B)
Amount to be charged for
Providing information
(i)
Inspection of documents
Rupees fifteen per each
By cash
hour or fraction thereof
(ii)
(iii)
A4 size paper for each folio
(a) Typed copy/photocopy per page
Rupees five
By cash
(b) Print out from computer per page
Rupees ten
By cash
CD with cover
Rupees one hundred
By cash
per CD
(iv)
Floppy Diskette (1.44MB)
Rupees one hundred
By cash
per Floppy
(v)
Maps & Plans
Reasonable cost to be
By cash
fixed by P.I.O. depending
upon the cost of labour
and material and equipment
and other ancillary expenses
(vi)
Video Cassette/Microfilm/Microfiche
- do-
By cash
(vii)
Certified sample of material
-do-
By cash
N.B: Proper and authenticated money receipt to be issued for all cash payment
The office is to state the cash receipt No. on the application Form 'A'.
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PROACTIVE MEASURES OF RIGHT TO
INFORMATION ACT-2005
1.
CONSTITUTION OF CORE COMMITTEE
A Core Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to
monitor the action to ensure smooth implementation of various provisions of the Act, particularly the
preparatory action in different Public Authority as required under section-4 of the Act. Besides the
Committee shall
2.
(i)
monitor the progress on day to day basis by taking stock of the situation at regular
intervals.
(ii)
formulate one time bound implementation action plan for each specific task so that the
entire infrastructure is set up within the stipulated period.
(iii)
ensure to promote timely and effective dissemination of accurate information by public
authorities about their activities.
(iv)
ensure proper training to all Public Information Officer/Assistant Public Information Officer
and first Appellate Authority.
(v)
ensure publication of a comprehensive guide book in Oriya for the guidance of the general
public seeking information.
(vi)
develop and organize educational programmes to educate the public, in particular the
disadvantaged communities as to how to exercise the rights contemplated under this
Act.
DECLARATION OF PUBLIC AUTHORITY
Keeping in view the definition of Public Authority as prescribed under sub-section-1 of section2 of the Right to Information Act, the appropriate authorities i.e. various Departments of Government
have declared the following district level bodies as Public Authorities.
3.
(a)
Any district level public office
(b)
Each Revenue sub-division and Tahsil
(c)
Local bodies in rural area such as Grampanchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad
(d)
Public Corporations, authorities, Institutions, Autonomous bodies
(e)
Local bodies in Urban area including NAC, Municipalities and Municipal Corporations
(f)
NGOs substantially/partially financed by Government
APPOINTMENT OF FIRST APPELLATE AUTHORITIES, P.I.Os AND A.P.I.Os
The Departments of government as well as the Public Authorities have designated Appellate
Authorities, PIOs and APIOs of their own.
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4.
PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE
Departments of Government and other sub-ordinate offices/organizations have taken steps for
disclosure the information voluntarily on 17 mannuals as stipulated under section-4 of the Act. Keeping
in view to maintain uniformity of the said disclosure, 17 standardised web formats have been prepared.
5.
TRAINING
Programme for imparting training to Appellate Authorities, P.I.O.s and A.P.I.Os at Government
level, at the level of Heads of Departments as well as training of the trainers at district level by the
Resource personnel at the Gopabandhu Academy of Administration, Bhubaneswar has been completed.
Similarly the training of P.R.I. functionaries & representatives has been attempted by S.I.R.D. & is
likely to be completed by end of November.
6.
FRAMING OF RULES
Necessary Rules, under section 27 of the Right to Information Act have already been framed
and published. Copy of the Rules have been circulated among all concerns for smooth operation of
various provisions of the Act.
7.
CONSTITUTION OF STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION
In exercise of the powers, conferred by section - 15 of the Right to Information Act, Orissa
Information Commission has been constituted consisting of Sri D.N.Padhi, I.A.S. as the Chief Information
Commissioner and Prof. Radhamohan a prominent economist as the Information Commmissioner,
duly appointed by the Governor of orissa under recommendation of the Committee constituted under
sub-section 3 of section 15 of the Act. All necessary infrastructure to make the commission functional
have been provided.
In a bid to systematize its functioning, the website of Orissa Information Commission was
launched on 20th of December, 2005. Presenting a plethora of information the website will contain
basic data in Oriya and English on the background, formation and activities of the Commission along
with relevant links to Central Information Commission, state Information Commissions in other States,
Right to Information act, 2005, Orissa Right to Information Rules, Operational Guidelines and details of
proactive disclosure by various public authorities. It also hosts a "Feedback" provision to enable the
users to give their opinions/views to progressively improve and expand the database of the website.
Formed under the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005, the Orissa Information Commission
has started functioning from November 20, 2005 at State Guest House, Bhubaneswar, with the objective
of ensuring speedy disposal of appeals/complaints filed by citizens.
Inaugurating the website, Sri D.N.Padhi, Hon'ble State Chief Information Commissioner, Orissa
stated that the website of the Commission marks the beginning of an effective and transparent process
of dissemination of information and eventually disposal of cases and responding to appeals/
complaints filed at any part of the State. Citizens can access the website at
www.orissasoochanacommmission.nic.in, he said.
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MOU SIGNED WITH COMPANIES
FOR PROPOSED STEEL AND OTHER PLANTS
IN ORISSA
Date of MoU Company Name
1
2
Proposed Site
Capacity
(MTPA)
3
4
Proposed
Revenue
Inv estment (State,
(in crores) approx)
(in crores)
5
6
N.A.
Utkal Alumina International Ltd.
Doraguda, Raygada
1
4,500
150
15.05.2002
Bhusan Group of companies
Lapanga, Sambalpur
2.8
3550
420
01.10.2003
Aarti Steels Ltd.
Ghantikhal, Cuttack
1
886
150
01.10.2003
Neepaz Metalicks (P) Ltd.
Chadrihariharpur, Sundargarh
0.41
400
61.5
01.10.2003
Scaw Industries (P) Ltd.
Gundichapada, Dhenkanal
0.8
824
120
01.10.2003
Deo Mines and Minerals(P) Ltd.
Bonai, sundargarh
0.325
316
48.75
26.12.2003
Visa Industries Ltd.
Jhakhapura, Jajpur
0.35
345.78
52.5
26.12.2003
SMC Power Generation Ltd.
Hirma, Jharsuguda
0.4
455
60
09.02.2004
Shyam DRI Power Ltd.
Pandoli, Sambalpur
0.27
224.71
40.5
26.08.2004
Sun-flag Special Steels Ltd.
Bomlai, Sambalpur
1
937.23
150
26.08.2004
Orissa Sponge Iron Ltd.
Burla, Sambalpur
0.95
1,037
142.5
26.08.2004
SPS Sponge Iron Ltd.
Badmal Growth Centre,
Jharsuguda
0.29
210
43.5
26.08.2004
Maharastra Seamless Ltd.
Kalinganagar Industrial Complex
Jajpur
0.48
450
72
27.11.2004
OCL India Ltd.
Rajgangpur, Sundargarh
0.25
204.21
37.5
27.11.2004
AML Steel and Power Ltd.
Jajpur
0.275
208.67
41.25
27.11.2004
Maheswary Ispat (P) Ltd.
Rampei, Cuttack
0.25
210
37.5
27.11.2004
Monnet Ispat Ltd.
Mangalpur, Dhenkanal
0.25
281.09
37.5
27.11.2004
Aryan Ispat and Power(P) Ltd.
Bomlai, Sambalpur
0.3
393.14
45
27.11.2004
Maithan Ispat Ltd.
Jajpur
0.27
335.25
40.5
27.11.2004
Sree Metalicks Ltd.
Loidapada, Keonjhar
0.25
190.44
37.5
27.11.2004
MSP Metalicks (P) Ltd.
Marakuta, Jharsuguda
0.26
260.59
39
27.11.2004
Action Ispat and Power(P) Ltd.
0.25
270
37.5
196
27.11.2004
Agrim Steel Industries Ltd.
0.36
501.73
54
21.04.2005
Tube Investment India Ltd.
Jajpur
3
3,480
450
04.05.2005
Patnaik Steel & Alloys Ltd.
Purunapani, Keonjhar
0.27
337.42
40.5
04.05.2005
Rathi Udyog Ltd.
Potapally, Sambalpur
0.3
272.85
45
04.05.2005
Viraj Steel Energy Ltd.
Gurupally, Sambalpur
0.3
207
45
04.05.2005
Deepak Steels Power Ltd.
Topadih, Keonjhar
0.25
195.31
37.5
04.05.2005
Konark Ispat Ltd.
Hirma, Jharsuguda
0.25
196.50
37.5
04.05.2005
Beekay Steel & Power Ltd.
Uliburu, Keonjhar
0.28
319.80
42
04.05.2005
BRG Iron & Steel Co (P) Ltd.
Khurunti, Dhenkanal
0.25
228.05
37.5
04.05.2005
Jain Sponge (P) Ltd.
Durlaga, Jharsuguda
0.3
251.77
45
09.06.2005
Jindal Stainless Ltd.
Duburi, Jajpur
1.6
6.628
240
03.11.2005
Rungta Mines Ltd.
Kamando, Sundargarh
2
2,275
300
03.11.2005
Stats Steels India (P) Ltd.
Tangi, Cuttack
0.5
855
75
03.11.2005
Brand Alloys Ltd.
Palaspanga, Keonjhar
0.27
307.54
40.5
03.11.2005
Eastern Steels & Power Ltd.
Lahandabud, Jharsuguda
0.25
254
37.5
03.11.2005
Jai Balaji Jyoti Steels Ltd.
Tanisar, Sundargarh
0.33
321.14
49.5
17.11.2004
Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.
Jajpur
6
15,400
900
15.10.2004
Sterilite Iron & Steel Company Ltd. Palaspanga, Keonjhar
5.1
12.402
765
21.04.2005
Hy-Grade Pellets Ltd
(ESSAR Group)
Paradip, Jagatsinghpur
4
10,721
600
22.06.2005
POSCO India Project (P) Ltd.
Paradip, Jagatsinghpur
12
51,000
1,800
03.11.2005
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.
Deojhar, Keonjhar & Angul
6
13,135.02
900
03.11.2005
Bhusan Steel & Power Ltd.
Meramundali, Dhenkanal
3
5,828.15
450
Source :
The Pioneer Special MoU - Orissa (Mines & Minerals) The book was unveiled by Hon'ble Chief
Minister Sj. Naveen Patnaik on December 9, 2005.
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HISTORY OF PRESS IN ORISSA
R.P. Shastry
In the glorious chapters of the history of journalism in India, Orissa with her history of over one hundred
years of journalism occupies a place of pride and honour.
(In 1662 the first newspaper of London was published. The number of newspapers increased to
53 in 1970. The London Gazette was founded in 1665 as the official organ of the Government. The world
famous 'Times' paper began its publication as the Daily Universal Register in 1785 and adopted the
present title in 1788).
The First Newspaper of India
(In India the first attempt for the publication of newspapers was made by an Englishman William
Bolts in Calcutta in 1776. But he could not succeed due to official restrictions and obstructions. James
Agustus Hicky another Englishman started the 'Bengal Gazette' in 1780. In Madras in 1785, the first
newspaper the 'Madras Courier' was published by an Englishman named Richard Johnson with official
support. The paper was edited by Boyd. Bombay's first newspaper, the 'Bombay Herald' came into
existence in 1789.)
Orissa came to the newspaper map of India, about 70 years later in 1862 and offered resistance
to the British rule which could only be fully established in this part of the country in 1848. Thus the
history of journalism in Orissa is little over a century or to put it more precisely it would now be just 138
years old.
Oriya journalism played an important role in moulding socio-political within of the province several
and in awakening the people's consciousness in particular. In those days the great men who had
pioneered this noble profession in this part of the country were solely inspired by the spirit of social
service and missionary zeal.
The First Oriya Magazine
In 1861 five years before the catastrophic famine of Orissa of 1866 the first Oriya Magazine of
Orissa 'Bodha Dayini' was published from Balasore. The main object of this magazine was to spread
the Oriya literature and to point out the administrative lapses. Then the most powerful and influential
Oriya paper. 'The Utkal Deepika' made its appearance in early 1866 under the able editorship of late
Gourisankar Ray with the patronizing helps of late Bichitrananda Das who was the Seristadar of then
Revenue Commissioner, T.E. Ravenshaw, who enjoyed the honour as the founder of the historic
Ravenshaw College of Cuttack. 'Utkal Deepika' played a significant role for the amalgamation of outlying
Oriya-speaking areas which remained scattered under different provincial administrations. The Utkal
Deepika carried on a vigorous campaign for bringing all the Oriya-speaking areas under one administration,
development of Oriya language and literature and protection of Oriya interests. In 1869 late Bhagavati
Charan Das started 'Utkal Subhakari' to propagate Brahmo faith. Another weekly paper 'Sambad Vahika'
was published from Balasore in 1868.
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The Utkal Society of Cuttack published 'Utkal Hiteisini' in 1869. In the last three and half decades
of the 19th century a number of newspapers were published in Oriya, prominent among them were
'Utkal Deepika' 'Utkal Patra' Utkal Hiteisini from Cuttack, Utkal Darpan and Sambada Vahika' from
Balasore, Sambalpur Hiteisini (30th May, 1889) from Deogarh.
The last named Oriya weekly continued for 34 years under the patronage of Sir Sudhal Deb, Raja
of Bamra. In 1879 an Oriya fortnightly newspaper called "Mayurbhanj Pakshika Patrika" was published
from Baripada being edited by Haraprasad Das with the financial help of Maharaja Krushna Chandra
Bhanja Deo. It was said that the main objective of the paper was to review the political matters of
Mayurbhanj in simple 'Oriya' language. (source Mayurbhanj Gazetteer). In April 1891 a literary magazine
titled 'Utkal Prabha' was published from Baripada with the financial help of Maharaja Sri Ramachandra
Bhanja Deo. In 1880 Dina Banerji edited a paper called Bideshi from Cuttack. After 1866 Famine some
English journals were also started publishing in Orissa. In 1868 "Cuttack Standard", Argus' and an
English Weekly 'Orissa Patriot' edited by Kalipada Banerji were published from Cuttack and another
English weekly named 'Orissa Students' edited by Laxmi Narayan Dasgupta was published from
Kendrapara during that period.
The publication of these papers during the last part of the 19th century, indicated the desire and
the determination of the people of Orissa to uphold the right of freedom of expression and the freedom
of the press with a view to ultimately fighting for the freedom of the country from the British rule.
Swadeshi Movement
In the early part of twentieth century we find that "Swadeshi" movement in Bengal had gained
momentum and it had great impact on Orissa's political and social life. At that time another paper
named 'Nava Sambad' also appeared from Balasore. Both 'Nava Sambad' of Balasore and 'Utkal Deepika'
of Cuttack gave strong support to the 'Swadeshi' movement and in their writings of 30th August 1905
and 2nd September 1905 respectively those two papers expressed the views that the Swadeshi
movement would give impetus to the production of "Swadeshi" goods in Orissa.
In 1903 the Oriyas of Ganjam under the leadership of Raja of Khallikote, Raja Harihar Mardaj and
with the guiding inspirations of Late Pandit Nilamani Vidyaratna a veteran journalist, social reformer and
a political leader of that time formed Ganjam Jatiya Samiti to demand for the unification of Ganjam (then
in Madras) with other Oriya areas. Vidyaratna started an Oriya weekly paper 'Praja Bandhu' from Ganjam
to espouse the cause of the Oriyas and the amalgamation movement. He also joined the 'Sambalpur
Hiteisini' in the last decade of ninteenth century and gave a new fillip to the cause of amalgamation
movement and development of Oriya literature with the help of the Raja of Bamra, the great lover of
culture and literature. Pandit Vidyaratna had encouraged the great poet Gangadhar Meher and Radhanath
Ray by publishing their literary works through the columns of the paper which he edited.
This period was also marked for the spread of journalism in different parts of Orissa and publication
of more papers from Ganjam and Cuttack.
Star of Utkal
In 1905 Babu Khirod Ray Choudhury published an English newspaper named "Star of Utkal" from
Cuttack. The paper was highly critical of the then Bengal Government's Food Policy and held the
Government responsible for the large scale starvation deaths of 1907-1908 in the districts of Cuttack,
Puri and Balasore which then constituted the 'Orissa Division' under the Bengal Government. The Lt.
Governor of Bengal demanded Rs.2000/- as security deposit from the press. The editor refused to pay
the security deposit and in protest stopped the publication of the paper.
During this decade the enterprising Oriya journalists of Ganjam published a number of papers.
An English weekly named "Ganjam News" was published from Parlakhemidi, the great seat of Oriya
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culture, literature and music to support the cause of Orissa. The other papers of Ganjam of that period
were Oriya Weekly, "Oriya Hitavadini" from Berhampur, "Ganjam Guna Darpan" from Digapahandi and
'Utkal Vasi' from Ichhapur (now in Andhra Pradesh) which were published to fight for the formation of
Orissa province based on language, culture and literature and also to advance the cause of freedom
movement.
New Phase of Journalism
In 1913 a new phase of journalism began in Orissa under the adventurous leadership of the grat
Journalist, late Mr. Sashibhusan Rath. On 13th April, 1913 he published the weekly 'Asha' which soon
held the public opinion of the district under its influence.
Though, Mr. Rath started his weekly without any capital money, he was able to attract the
support of the stalwarts of that period like Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Pandit Nilakantha Das, Pandit
Godavarish Mishra, the great freedom fighters and scholars, who later became editors of powerful
newspapers. They were also the writers in this new weekly, till 1917 this group which was more popularly
known as the Satyavadi Group maintained very intimate contacts with 'Asha' by regularly writing in its
columns. Pandit Gopabandhu, the founder of Orissa's influential Oriya newspaper, the Samaj published
his first monthly magazine "Satyavadi" from Asha Press of Berhampur. During this period the publication
of 'Asha' by Sashi Bhusan had kindled new hopes in the minds of the people of Orissa and particularly
the people of Ganjam who were zealously agitating for the formation of a separate Orissa province and
development of Oriya language and literature. 'Asha' soon attracted many leading writers and leaders of
public opinion of that time and became the powerful vehicle of public opinion. The other prominent
writers and leading men who had enriched the columns of 'Asha' were late Gopal Chandra Praharaj
(author of Oriya Encyclopaedia-Bhasakosh), the great social reformer Ananta Mishra, Appanna Panigrahi
of Paralakhemidi, Gadadhar Vidya Bhusan and Sadasiva Vidya Bhusan of South Ganjam, the great
Oriya novelist and writer Fakir Mohan Senapati, the poet and writer Ramchandra Acharjya and many
others.
Oriya Weekly "Samaj Mitra"
In 1917 another Oriya weekly paper 'Samaj Mitra' was published from Cuttack. But it was
prescribed by the British Government for its publication of an article under the caption 'Hindu Dharmar
Gourab' in which he strongly criticised certain disparaging remarks of some foreign Christian missionaries
against Hindu scriptures and the Hindu deities.
Madhusudan Das's Oriya Weekly "The Oriya"
During the same period late Gopal Chandra Praharaj edited "Satya Samachar", Utkal Gourab
Madhu Sudan edited 'The Oriya' and Dibyaprasanna Roy Choudhury edited 'Navya Bharat' from Cuttack.
Another weekly 'Swaraj' which became a daily in 1932 was also published in 1921-22 from Cuttack.
Publication of "Dainik Asha"
In 1928 Sashi Bhusan Rath took another bold step and started the Oriya Daily 'Dainik Asha' from
Berhampur on the Oriya New Years Day (Mesha Sankranti). This was really a great day for the people
of Orissa and was a turning point in the history of the State as it had helped the people of Orissa to
launch their struggle more effectively and vigorously to secure the unification of the outlying Oriya areas
under one administration. This paper also spread the message of freedom movement of the country in
the rural areas of the State. With the publication of Dainik Asha many public spirited youngmen got the
opportunity to receive the practical training in daily newspaper work and journalism. Some of them who
got training in the editing of these newspapers helped for the production of other daily papers in the
state during later periods.
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East Coast English Weekly
After the publication of ''Dainik Asha' Sashi Bhusan also published an English weekly, 'The East
Coast' and entrusted its editorship to Pandit Godavarish Misra whose love for the freedom of the country
and the people had brought for him poverty and many difficulties in life. In 1930 an Oriya newspaper
"Prabhat" was also published from Cuttack.
First English Daily Newspaper "New Orissa"
On 5th May, 1933 the first English daily of the Province 'The New Orissa' made its appearance
from the Asha Press of Berhampur under the Editorship of Sashi Bhusan ably assisted by Mr. Sharma
and Mr. K.N. Acharya who came from Madras. Mr. Acharya who was the colleague of Mr. Rath later
became the Editor of 'New Orissa'. The management of the paper was looked after by Mr. Hadu Raiguru
who was a trusted Assistant and colleague of Mr. Rath. Sharat Mahapatra, a brother of Sashi Bhusan
was an Asst. Editor in Dainik Asha who later became the Editor of weekly 'Asha' and continued it for a
long time even after the death of Mr. Rath. (It may not be out of place to mention here that for the proper
growth and development of Oriya journalism and development of language and literature, necessity for
the invention of Oriya type-writer was greatly felt and a brother of Sashi Bhusan late Ranganath Mahapatra
of Surada, Ganjam invented the first Oriya type-writer in early forties. The Oriya type-writers were
manufactured in Germany and were put to use in some of the offices soon after the formation of the
separate Orissa Province on 1st April, 1936. The Zamindars of Ganjam and also the Rajas of some of
Garjats were greatly encouraged to use the Oriya type-writers. But after the outbreak of Second World
War the British Government did not allow further manufacturing and use of these type writers. Ranganath
did not get any recognition for his great work even after the independence of the country and he died in
poverty fighting his lonely battle to gain what was legitimately due to him. But he lost his fight.
End of a Chapter
During the time of Second World War in 1942, Daily Asha changed hands with its sister publication
the English daily 'New Orissa' which was purchased by a businessman of Calcutta, Mr. M.L. Jajodia
who later settled down at Cuttack. These two papers gave effective support to war efforts of the British
Government and were also recipients of Government's aid. Both were closed down in 1951 marking the
end of a great chapter of the pre-independence era journalism in Orissa. However, the "Dainik Asha"
resumed publication from Berhampur being controlled by a "Trust" set up by late Brindavan Nayak in
the Seventies.
"Samaj", the Oriya Daily of Cuttack now edited by Madam Manorama Mahapatra was founded
by late Pandit Gopabandhu Das as a weekly in 1919 to support the cause of freedom struggle of the
country. Pandit Das continued his relentless struggle against the British rulers through the columns of
the paper and never yielded to any pressure and temptations of the British Government.
In 1931 it was made daily by Pandit Nilakantha Das, Pt. Godavarish Mishra, Pt. Lingaraj Mishra
and others. But Pandit Gopabandhu was not there to see this eventful beginning of the new life of
"Samaj".
After the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, the Orissa Congress Ministry
headed by Mr. Biswanath Das resigned on 4th November, 1939. A non-Congress coalition Ministry
headed by Maharaja of Parlakemindi K.C. Gajapati Dev was formed by the end of 1941 with the active
support of Pandit Nilakantha Das, Pandit Godavarish Mishra and others. Pandit Nilakantha who was
the chief architect of the said coalition Ministry started an Oriya daily called "Navarat" to support the
Ministry and the war efforts of the Government. He was also having a monthly magazine 'Nava Bharat'.
This paper continued as long as it enjoyed official support and after the fall of the Ministry and the end
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of war it closed down. Pandit Das's daily and the monthly however, greatly enriched the Oriya literature
through valuable literary contributions. Some of the writings of the old Nava Bharat were reproduced by
"Samaj" in its weekly literary columns. During this period another Oriya paper named 'Lok Mata' also
came into existence, but it disappeared after a short peirod.
In the early pre-independence period two English weeklies, 'The Orissa First' edited by Mr. K.N.
Acharya and 'Observer' by Mr. M.S. Mahanty, and an Oriya Weekly named Janata by Surendra Mohanty
published from Cuttack had influenced public opinions in their own respective ways. Mr. K.N. Acharya's
'Orissa First ' commanded respect and prestige in official and enlightened circles of the State.
Another Oriya monthly magazine which commanded great influence through out the State for its
critical writings was 'Niakhunta'. It was more popular for its satirical writings and poems. This was first
started in 1938 from Berhampur by late Godavarish Mahapatra and later shifted to Cuttack. 'Krusak',
another Oriya weekly also started its publication in 1938 from Cuttack under editorship of Sarangdhar
Das.
The Post-Independence Era
In the Post-Independence Era journalism in Orissa assumed new attitude and direction. From its
missionary character of old times it has gained a new momentum for trade unionism. It has attracted
many ambitious youngmen who accepted journalism as avenue for employment. Dr. H.K. Mahatab's
"Prajatantra" offered this opportunity to employment seekers in journalism and also to the young aspirants
for building political careers. Dr. Mahatab's 'Prajatantra' which first started publication as a weekly from
Balasore on 2.10.1923 and ceased publication on 28th December, 1930 in protest against the Press
Ordinance of British government again made its re-appearance on the 8th August, 1947 as an Oriya
Daily with renewed vigour and strength under the fostering care of Dr.Mahatab who was the first premier
of the State on the eve of the transfer of power and also became Chief Minister after independence. The
'Prajatantra" played its role effectively during the crucial period of the integration of the Princely States
of Orissa with the province under the guidance of Dr. Mahtab who was not only the Premier of Orissa
but was one of the right-hand men of Sardar Patel, the Chief Architect of new India who secured the
merger of the princely states. As a matter of fact. "Prajatantra" was the training centre for many
journalists who occupied important positions one politics and in public life. Another sister paper of the
Prajatantra, English Daily, "The Eastern Times" was also published on the 1st of April 1948. The
'Amrit Bazar Patrika' of Calcutta published an edition from Cuttack from the Tulasipur residence of Mr.
Biju Patnaik. But it also discontinued its publication after two years.
'Matrubhumi' which was started as a weekly in 1947 was made a Daily by its founder Editor Mr.
Balakrushna Kar in 1951 on the eve of First General Election in 1952 with the financial help received
from Maharaja of Balangir Patna, late R.N. Singh Deo.
In 1956 an Oriya Daily called 'Ganatantra' owing its political allegiance to the opposition
"Ganatantra Parishad" of the ex-Garhjat rulers of Orissa was published by the Gana Prakasani Trust
Board. This paper continued for about five years.
In 1960 another important Oriya Daily "Kalinga" was published by Mr. Biju Patnaim, the then
Congress leader of Orissa. It was controlled through a trust. This paper went out of existence after 1967
General Elections during the time of "Swatantra-Jana Congress" Coalition Ministry. On 1st April 1966
another Oriya Daily "The Janasakti" made its appearance and continued for about four years. This
paper owed its existence to Mr. Biren Mitra, ex-Chief Minister of Orissa. During its short span of
existence it had been able to gain popular support and good will of the people.
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After the Fourth General Election another Oriya daily the "Swarajya" owing its full allegiance to
the Swatantra Party was published from Bhubaneswar under the working editorship of Mr. Rama Prasad
Sinha, a well-known freedom fighter, writer and a veteran journalist. This paper was controlled by the exMaharaja of Balangir Patna, late R.N. Singh Deo as the Chairman of a new Trust Board.
On 24th November 1974 a new Oriya Daily "Dharitry" was added to the family of the Daily
Newspapers of Orissa published ownership of under the Madam Nandini Satapathy a former Chief
Minister of Orissa and members of her family. Mr. Tathagata Satapathy is its editor now. This was first
published by Smt. Chandrika Mahapatra on behalf of "Samajwadi Society. A new English Daily the
"News of the World" was also published from Cuttack by an enterprising press worker in 1976 under his
managing editorship. Besides this, some Oriya and English weeklies were published from Cuttack.
"The Orissa Times", an English Weekly was established in 1965 by Mr.R.P. Shastry a veteran journalist
under his editorship. The Eastern Times Weekly which was edited by Dr. Mahtab is now closed down.
The 'Kosala' of Sambalpur has become a small town daily, "Orissa Times" was made a daily newspaper
in 1985 April and since then has been continuing its publication from Bhubaneswar.
Besides these papers, there were many other papers which were published in the early part of
this century and went out of existence in Orissa. Utkal Sevak was published in 105-Sambalpur Frazer
by Press and continued till 1914. The Oriya weekly "Sadhana" 1921, Sambalpur, Jagarana - Oriya
weekly 1936, Praja Sakti and Subrati 1958, Jeeban- 1960, Squeeze English weekly - 1964, Khadyot 1962, Panchamukhi - 1966, Katusatya - 1968 were published from Sambalpur.
The Mayurbhanj, an ex-feudal state which was under the administration of a Maharaja also
played an active role in the field of journalism from 1879. That year in the month of April, the Mayurbhanj
Pakshika Patrika made its appearance with the help of the ruler. Utkal Prabha - April 1891, Weekly
Manorama - 1905 from Baripada, Mayurbhanja Gazetter in Oriya and English from the Baripada Printing
Press, Calcutta Bhanja Pradip in October, 1934, Mayurbhanja Chronicle in October, 1935 were also
published. The Mayurbhanj State Gazetteer in January, 1936 speak of the big role played by this state
for the promotion and development of journalistic activities in Orissa. In post-independence period the
following periodicals and journals were published from the Mayurbhanj district. "Mayurbhanj Jagarana 1963, Janata-1963, Hint - (in English) 1963, and Bahni, Khabar (English), Anjali, Chalantika, Ramarajya
in 1969.
In Bolangir "Patna Deepika" and Prajamitra were published before the merger of the feaudatary
State with Orissa and discontinued later. In 1959, a weekly called 'Dunia' and another weekly named
"Swatantra" were published and in 1961 Abhijana, Ganatantra and Yugavarta weeklies made their
appearances and faded out after sometime.
Koraput, a tribal district of Orissa has also made its contributions to the growth of journalism in
the State. 'Jana-Sakha', Ajikali and Amakatha were published in Oriya from Nawarangapur a few monthly
magazines like 'Durmukha' and Achalapatra were published from Cuttack.
Though, there is a big scope and necessity for the development of small papers in the districts,
in order to highlight the problems of different areas and to focus the public attention on the problems of
rural Orissa, due to the high cost of production and lack of sufficient encouragement from various
agencies enterprising journalists do not embark on such ventures. (Reproduced from "Orissa Times
Special issue of 1978).
R.P. Shastry is the Editor of Orissa Times, Bhubaneswar
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MARITIMEGLORYOFORISSA
KALINGA IN SOUTH EAST ASIA
Benudhar Patra
Overseas trade and maritime activities played a significant role in the spread of the glorious
Indian civilization abroad. Indians and more specifically the people of Kalinga went to South East
Asia and established colonies there. The colonizing activity of the ancient Indians was distinctive in
several respects. The Indians wherever they went, settled down there, absorbed some of the cultural
aspects of the natives, and adopted some traits of their civilization. In spite of their superiority they
never tried to dominate, rather they allowed the indigenous elements to grow. The ancient Indian
colonists had the practical knowledge of adaptability .
After centuries of interaction both the colonists and the natives formed one society, which
absorbed the culture and civilization of both the groups. Indian culture firmed an important component
of the composite culture of the land. About Indianization, AP. Patnaik says, The expansion of Indian
civilization to the South-East Asia during the early centuries of Christian era is one of the outstanding
events in the history of the world. As the product of this Indianization, a series of kingdoms were born
that in the beginning were the true Indian states like Cambodia, Champa and the small states of
Malaya peninsula; the kingdoms of Sumatra, Java and Bali; and finally the Burmese and Thai
kingdoms. Though each of these states develop according to its own genius through a process of
interaction with the physical and social environment of the respective area their cultures never lost
the family resemblance that they owed to their common origin. This common origin could be India as
a whole or a part of it, on the eastern coast, which with its typical Indian culture had predominately
influenced the people of South-East Asian countries at a very early period. The Chinese travellers
and historians of the period have spoken of a people in south-East Asia as Kunlun (the people of
Kalinga) whose civilizing influence might have created this effect. 1 Besides, the Indian immigrants in
the Malay Archipelago are still called Orang Klinig,2 which is perhaps derived from the word, Kalinga,
the name by which the inhabitants of Orissa were once known.
The people of Kalinga played an important role in colonizing several parts of South-East Asia.
For several centuries Kalinga remained in the form of Greater Kalinga acquiring several islands and
countries, which lay around the Indian seas under its suzerainty .It is also said that long before the
Pallavas of Kanchi, the people of ancient Orissa had laid the foundation of Indian or Indianised
states beyond the moving seas 3 In this connection many important questions arise which are yet to
be answered. Why did the people of Kalinga go to such distant places in the remote past ? What
prompted them to undertake this hazardous task? At what point of time did these people take up
seafaring and made voyages to distant lands? What exactly was the share of Kalinga in the process
of colonization and Indianization of South-East Asia? What was the nature of the migration of the
people of Kalinga? Satisfactory answers to these questions is difficult to find. However, an humble
attempt in this line has been made below.
Different scholars have advocated different theories on the migration. Kautilya s Arthasastra
recommends seizure of the territory of other countries and deporting surplus population of his own,
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which can be taken to indicate an early wave of Indian immigration to South-East Asia and other
countries4. But this interpretation is so imaginative that it looks like a flight of nationalistic fancy rather
than sober historical thinking. Some scholars however, seek to particularize a few definite waves of
migration from India and assign causes to the same. They say that the Aryan conquest drove the
pre-Aryan settlers of India towards the countries beyond the sea in the east and South-east and that
the Hindus were forced to migrate there in large numbers by political events in later times. Most of
the theories, however, are based on disturbed life in India, which compelled the people to take
shelter in distant lands. One theory advocates that the first wave of Hindu migration in the early
centuries of the Christian era occured owing to the invasion of India by the foreign hordes such as
the Greeks, Sakas and the Kushanas. Basically it is attributed to the pressure of the Kushana invasion
of India in the first century A.D5. But this assumption seems to be unacceptable. It is to be remembered
that the conquests of the foreigners in the early centuries A.D. hardly affected the area beyond the
Gangetic plain. Further, there was ample space in India itself for them to take shelter. It is therefore,
difficult and not proper to regard the foreign conquest as a sufficient cause, by itself, for a large-scale
migration to a distant land beyond the sea.
The migration of the Kalingans in particular is attributed to the conquest of Kalinga by emperor
Asoka in the third century BC, which might have provoked an exodus.6 Could it be that Kalinga
people migrated en masse to South-East Asia on the wake of the Kalinga war of Asoka ? There is no
historical evidence of such a movement. Archaeological sources are silent regarding this. But it
appears indirectly in one of the rock edicts of Asoka that after Kalinga war, the grief striken emperor
has not only spoken of the dead and deported but also of the people who were fortunate to have
escaped without mentioning the land to which they escaped. As the small kingdom of Kalinga was
surrounded on three sides by the mighty empire of Asoka, thousands of young people from Kalinga,
experts in navigation, might have preferred to escape into the distant lands through the sea rather
than being deported to Magadha as prisoners.7 But G. Coedes remarks that there was no mass
emigration from India.8 The exodus was pre- eminently caused by commercial considerations. It is
quite remarkable that despite the large-scale influx of Indians including the Kalingans of various
economic classes and intellectual levels over a long period, there is no evidence of any local resistance
to their arrival. The Indians also did not regard these new lands as outlets for their excessive population
or an exclusive market for their growing trade nor did they insist on the superiority of their culture.
D.P. Singhal remarks, Whenever Indians settled they gave what they had and took what they could.
Thus was evolved by mutual consent, a new culture whose dominant note was Indian. 9 The regions,
especially the islands of South-East Asia, were so much influenced by the Indian culture that many
scholars have gone to the extent of declaring them as a part of Greater India , Indian colonies ,
Extended part of India , Further India , etc. According to H.Kulke and D.Rothermund, the Greater
Indian theory was a by-product of Indian Freedom Movement. According to them, the Indian historians
struggling under the stigma of their own colonial subjection tried to compensate for this by establishing
the fact that even India was strong enough to establish colonies in ancient times.10 In 1926 the
Grater India Society was established in Calcutta and R.C.Majumdar published a series of articles
on the ancient Indian colonies in the Far East. This Greater India theory has been recently objected
to by many scholars from South-East Asia.
The early South-East Asia remained under the influence of Indian culture from the very ancient
times. In the words of A Lamb, By the opening of the Christian era the civilization of India had begun
to spread across the Bay of Bengal into both island and mainland South-East Asia; and by the fifth
century A.D. Indianized states, that is to say states organized along the traditional lines of Indian
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political theory and following the Buddhist and Hindu religions, had established themselves in many
regions of Burma, Thailand, Indo-China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Some of these states were in time
to grow into great empires dominating the zone between metropolitan India and the Chinese southern
border, which has sometimes been described as Further India or Greater India . Once rooted in
South-East Asian soil, Indian civilization evolved in part through the action of forces of South-East
Asia origin, and in part through the influence of cultural and political changes in the Indian
subcontinent."11 Many scholars have described the eastward spread of Indian civilization in terms of
a series of waves . B.K.Majumdar says From the second to the fifth centuries A.D. the Hindus,
belonging particularly to the South, North-East India, showed signs of maritime activities which
culminated in the establishment of their political power beyond the seas. The fascinating account
ofHindu colonial and cultural expansion beyond India proper, the plantation of Hindu colonies in
Sumatra, Java, Malaya Peninsula, Champa and Kambuja and the establishment of the kingdom of
Sri Vijaya (modem Palembang) under the Sailendra kings should ever remain a glorious episode in
ancient Indian history. 12
In this connection several theories like the Vaishya theory, the Kshyatriya theory and the
Brahmana theory have been formulated by the scholars. The Vaishya theory gives the credit of
colonization to the Vaishyas, the Kshyatriya theory to the Kshyatriyas and the Brahmana theory to
the Brahmanas.
The Vaishyas or the trading communities of India have been given the credit of colonizing
South-East Asia. Trade was the driving force for the early contact. In the opinion of. Romila Thaper,
trade led to settlements, which slowly developed into colonies.13 N. J. Krom says that the Indian
penetration into South-East Asia began with traders who settled and married native women, thereby
introducing Indian culture.14 G. Coedes is of the opinion that the spread of Indian culture was as a
result of intensification of Indian trade with South-East Asia early in the Christian era.15 According to
R.C. Majumdar, as in all ages and countries, the prospect of acquiring wealth first tempted the Indian
traders and merchants to explore uknown territories beyond their own frontiers.16 The Indian traders,
while trading indirectly transmitted their customs, the Indian religious ideas and the technical skill to
the populations of the respective places. The inscriptions also show that guilds of Indian merchants
had established outposts in many parts of South-East Asia. They provided an important transmission
belt for all kinds of cultural influences.
This theory, however, is not free from criticism. If merchants played a major part in the
transmission of culture then the centres of Hindu civilization would have developed on the coastal
areas, the areas usually frequented by the traders. But in Indonesia these are found in interior areas
and mountains and in case of Java, in the almost inaccessible plains of Kedu and Prambanan.
Commercial contacts are also inadequate for the transmission of the higher civilization of one people
to another.17 J.F.Cady, who criticizes this assumption remarks, "Some of the strongest centres of
Indian influence, such as central Jave, Mon Dvaravati, Cambodian Angkor, and Pagan Burma, were
not centres of sea-borne commercial intercourse at all, but rather advanced political entities in their
own might."18 J.C. Van Lear has also strongly rejected this theory.19 Since the traders belonged to the
lower strata of Indian caste system they had least possibility of acting as administrators, advisors,
etc.
The Kshyatriya hypothesis in connection with the colonization and Indianization of the SouthEast Asia has been propounded by a host of scholars. This theory ascribes the transmission of
Indian culture to the conquest of South-East Asia by the Indian princes and kings who crossed the
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Bay of Bengal with all their retinue and founded strong Indian or Hindu kingdoms there.20 C.C. Berg
advocates that the Indian culture went to South-East Asia with the activities of Indian warrior immigrants
who captured the political power of the region.21 This theory further propounds that Indian monarchs
ousted from their realms sought new lands in Indonesia. They conquered certain areas and introduced
Hindu civilization among the native population. So this oldest conjecture was one of colonization by
Indian monarchs and might be combined with intermarriage between those Indian princes and
daughters of local chiefs. However, so far as the Kshyatriya theory of Indian colonization is concerned
there exists very little proof of any direct political influence in South-East Asia. F.D.K. Bosch has
criticized this theory : A conquering prince would have mentioned his success in an inscription, or,
if not, one of his descendants would have done so. 22 But this practice is absent in the South-East
Asian islands. In the absence of such records the Sanskrit names adopted by the rulers of SouthEast Asia is taken as the most important evidence in this regard. But the pure Sanskrit form adopted
by the South-East Asian rulers shows that they had adopted these names not from the names of the
Indian rulers but from Sanskrit language itself. However, the role of the Kshatriyas in the process of
Indian colonization in South-East Asia cannot be ruled out.
The third theory , the Brahmana theory, seems to be the most successful explanation. This
theory says that the Indian priests disseminated and upheld Indian culture in places outside India,
including Indonesia. The priests included the Brahmins, the Buddhists and the Jain monks. In addition
to being religious specialists they were experts in Dharmasastra (religious rites), Arthasastra (political
affairs) and SiIpasatra (art and architecture). They must have acted as the development planners
and advisors to the rulers of South- East Asia. They gradually improved their own ways of
administration and language. Besides, this theory is based on the fact, that Indian influence is mostly
evident in the religious outlook on life manifested by holy monuments (chandis), and Sanskrit words
which enriched the Indonesian vernaculars.23 J.C.Van Lear has given emphasis upon the role of the
Brahman s for the colonization of South-East Asia.24
It is said that the transmission occured at the court level and was the work of the Brahmanas.25
The Brahmana priests functioned to complete the merger with local cults, to make rulers avataras of
Hindu Gods, to concoct impressive royal genealogies, and eventually to Hindu literature, legal code,
and governmental forms.26 Van Lear says, The initiative for the coming of Indian civilization emanated
from the Indonesian ruling groups, or was at least an affair of both the Indonesian dynasties and the
Indian hierocracy. The course of events amounted essentially to a summoning to Indonesia of Brahmin
priests and Indian court artificers... The Indian priesthood was called eastward certainly because of
its wide renown-for the magical, sacral legitimation of dynastic interests and the domestication of
subjects, and probably for the organisation of the rulers territory into a state (patrimonial).27 WF
Wertheim, a Dutch scholar, corroborates this view : The so-called Hindu colonization process is
reduced in the modern conception, to the presence at the Javanese courts of a comparatively small
number of very influential Indian Brahmins, lending political support to Javanese rulers by providing
them with a kind of investiture and with a genealogic confirmation of membership in a high caste, and
acting at the same time as advisers in affairs of Government and things sacral. 28
R.C Majumdar, sums up the situation : The zeal of the Brahmans and Buddhists, pressure
caused by increasing population and invasion of foreign hords, and the spirit of adventure of the
Kshyatriya princes and nobles added to the commercial enterprise of the merchants, and caused a
steady flow of Indian emigrants to various parts of the Indo-China Peninsula and the east Indies.
Many of these emigrants permanently settled in these foreign lands. They married women of the
localities and the influence of their superior culture gradually Hinduised the society .This imperceptible
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but gradual penetration, often aided by active missionary propaganda, gradually spread Hindu religion,
art, literature and social ideas in all directions. Sometimes a military adventurer seized the political
power and established a Hindu kingdom. The fusion between the Indian settlers and the Hinduised
local people was so complete that it is not always possible to distinguish between the two. The latter
assumed Hindu names and adopted Sanskrit or Pali language and Hindu religion, manners and
customs, while the Indians imbibed local habits and social usages and merged themselves into the
local communities. Thus grew up the Indian colonial kingdoms, which were constantly strengthened
by fresh streams of immigration from the motherland. 29 Gradually the new culture spread over the
region.
The colonization was never be the work of any single community. People of different castes
or groups were involved in the trading activities. Maritime trade was not restricted to the Vaishyas,
the traditional traders, only. The profitability part of it attracted people from different castes who had
the money and the mentality to take up the trip. Hence, as suggested earlier, there grew up a class
of people called the Sadhabas in Kalinga who carried on this maritime trade. The people of all
castes, the Vaishyas, Kshyatriyas, Brahmanas and even Sudras formed the Sadhabas.
Thus, the colonization was a combined effort of people belonging to several castes groups
over a long period of time. The trading trips carried with it Brahmins who acted as advisers because
of their expertise over various branches of knowledge, the Kshyatriyas who associated fighting with
the trade for their survival and the Vaishyas who earned the title of honest businessmen, Sadhu, or
Sadhaba.
Now question arises : What was the role of the people of South-East Asia in the process of
colonization? What sort of civilization existed in there before the advent of Indian cultural elements?
Were they merely passive recipients or did they actively participate in the process? The propounders
of Greater India theory put forward, the passive recipient theory. J.C. Van Lear was the first to project
the Indonesian element in the process.30 He has highlighted the great skill and courage of the
Indonesians. Early Indonesian inscriptions show that trade, agriculture and craftsmanship had
considerable progress in early Indonesia. If this view is to be accepted then the early Indonesians
were a developed lot and if they were developed in a number of fields there was least chance of their
welcoming the foreigners. Advocates who hold the opposite view say that the Indonesian people as
well as the rulers themselves invited and welcomed the Indians in large numbers. Whatever may be
the fact, source materials are very scanty either way. The chauvinistic approach of the modern
scholars of the South-East Asia has made them argue in support of their country .But one thing is
certain that when the Indians first went there probably there was no resistance from the local people,
although whether they welcomed them or not is a difficult story altogether. Initially there was very
good relationship between the original settlers and the foreigners, which continued to remain so
almost, till the end. This however, does not mean that the local people were underdeveloped or
backward nor does this prove that they were very developed. As stated earlier the claim of Indian
scholars on Greater India theory is not free from chauvinistic approach.
That the people of Kalinga played a significant role in the process of colonization of SouthEast Asia and Ceylon is supported by evidences. It is believed that the first impulse to the colonizing
activity and expansion of India had its origin in the daring spirit of Kalinga. The spirit of enterprise and
adventure was remarkable among the Oriyas in ancient times, who cherished the ambition of founding
colonies in distant lands. Recent researches on the Indian colonization has revealed that Kalinga
had lion s share in the over-seas expansion and colonization. The naval power of Kalinga made it
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possible for her to establish kingdoms in the South-East Asia in the early stages of colonization and
finally a great empire during the middle ages.31 Tradition holds that 20,000 families were sent from
Kalinga to Java by the prince of Kalinga; their number multiplied and they prospered. Both R.K.
Mookerji and Crawford hold the view that all the Hindu influences in Java was from Kalinga.32 The
fact admits very little doubt that many Kalingan rulers ruled over Ceylon and established dynasties
there. Starting from Vijaya upto Nishanka Malla many kings of Ceylon were either from Kalinga or
had matrimonial relationship with the ruling families of Kalinga.
There was a Hindu kingdom in central Java, which the Chinese called as Holing or Kalinga.
The capital of Burma, Prome was named as Srikshetra for some time. The Sailendras, the most
famous ruling dynasty of Sumatra were not only contemporary of the Sailodbhavas of Kalinga but
were supposed to be their offshoots. However, it is difficult to ascertain the exact share of the Kalingan
people in Greater India, but it is to be presumed that they had a lion s share in it. On the colonization
of South-East Asia, M.N.Das says that the expansion of Kalinga, politically and culturally, into the
lands so mentioned, was really a great contribution of that land to the civilization of the East.33 By
spreading Hinduism and Buddhism, Indian literature and art, and still more, infusing the Indian blood
into various parts of the Asiatic hemisphere, Kalinga had greatly advanced the movement for Greater
India. Even today the Pacific islanders look towards the shores of India in memory of a very remote
age when the people from that side went and civilized them. The remains of Hindu and Buddhist
architecture in Malaysia still proclaim a cultural conquest of that land by Kalinga. The names like
Talaing, Telinga, Kling, Keling and Kalinga are still used by the people of Burma and Malayasia.
References :
1.
A. P. Patnaik, "Kalingan Link with Countries of South-East Asia," Orissa Review, vol. XL VIll, No.9, 1992. p. 25.
2.
A. K. Coomarswamy, Hisory of Indian and Indonesian Art, New Delhi, 1972, p. 157.
3.
4.
5, 6.
ibid.
D. G. E. Hall, A History of South-East Asia, New York, 1970, pp. 13- 14.
ibid, p. 17.
7.
A. P. Patnaik, "Kalinga Influence and Colonies in South-East Asia." OR, vol. XLll, no.9, 1986, p. 19.
8.
G. Coedes, The Indianized States of South-East Asia, Honolulu. 1967, p.19.
9.
D. P. Singhal, India and World Civilization, vol. ll, Calcutta, 1972, p. 93.
10.
H. Kulke and D. Ruthermond, A History of India, New Delhi, 1987, p. 150.
11.
A. Lamb, "Indian Influence in ancient South-East Asia," in A. L. Basham (ed.), A Cultural History of India, Delhi,
1988, p. 443.
12.
B. K. Majumdar, The Military System in Ancient India, Calcutta, 1960, p.86.
13.
R. Thaper, A History of India vol. I, London, 1987, p. 164.
14.
Quoted by B.K.Singh, Nature ofIndianization of early South-East Asia, , Quarterly Review of Historical Research,
vol. XVll, no.2. p. 106.
15.
G. Coedes, op.cit, p. 19.
16.
R. C. Majumdar, Hindu Colonies in the Far East, Calcutta, 1963, p. 8.
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17.
F. D. K. Bosch, Selected Studies in Indian Archaeology, Hague, 1961, p.10.
18.
J. F. Cady, South-East Asia, Its Historical Development, New York, 1964, p. 24.
19.
J.C. Van Lear, Indonesian Trade and society, Hague, 1955, p. 99.
20.
H. Kulke, Kings and Cults, New Delhi, 1993, p. 257.
21.
Quoted by D. G. E. Hall, op.cit, p. 19.
22.
F. D. K. Bosch, op.cit, pp.8-10.
23.
H. Santiko, Technological Transfer in Temple Architecture from India to Java in UtkalHistorical Research Journal,
Vol-V, 1994, p. 26.
24.
J. C. Van Lear, op.cit, p. 99.
25.
D. G. E. Hall, opcit, p. 18.
26.
J. C. Van Lear, opcit, pp. 96-98.
27.
ibid, pp. 103-104.
28.
W. F. Wertheim, Indonesian Society in Transition -A Study of Social Change, New York, 1956, p. 274.
29.
R. C. Majumdar, op.cit, pp. 8-9.
30.
I. C. Van Lear, op.cit, p. 92.
31.
M. N. Das, Glimpses ofKalingaHistory, Calcutta, 1949, p. 120.
32.
R. K. Mookerji, Indian Shipping, Allahabad, 1962, p.104. I. F. Scheltema, Monumental Java, New Delhi, 1985,
p. 35.
33.
M. N. Das, opcit, p. 122.
Benudhar Patra is Lecturer in History, Gopalpur College, Gopalpur-on-Sea, Ganjam, Orissa.
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MARITIME TRADITIONS OF ORISSA
Dr. B.B. Bhatta & Dr. P.K. Pradhan
The people of Orissa had great expertise in sea voyage in ancient and medieval times. From
the folklores, folksongs, traditions, customs and literature, it is found that the Oriyas had commercial
as well as cultural relationship across the seas. It is said that the people of Kalinga were the pioneers
in colonising the far-off lands of Sumatra, Java, Indonesia, Burma, Siam and other countries.1 They
had also social relationship with the people of Srilanka. They had acquired wealth and power through
this maritime trade and colonial expansion. So in the history of India, the people of Orissa had also
contributed considerably.
Numerous stories speak of the Kalingan merchants who went on sea voyages with their boats
called 'Boitas'. The story of Tapoi, the girl of a merchant, is well known in Orissa. Other stories like
'Bole Hun Ti' (I agree with you), 'Kuhuka Mandala' (the Kingdom of Magic), 'Chadhei Katha' (the story
of a bird), 'Sadhav Jhia' (the merchant's daughter), 'Kuhuka Karat' (the magic box), 'Saudagar Charipua'
(the four sons of a merchant) are such stories which reflect the glorious role of the Oriya maritimers.2
Many festivals in orissa are being observed to commemorate the oversea glories of Kalingans in bygone days. The festivals are Khudurukuni (every Sunday of Bhadrav), Kartika Purnima (full-moon
night of Kartika), Bhodei Osha (the day of full-moon of Bhadrav), Karma Puja, Chaiti Parba of Kaivartas
(fishermen caste) etc.3 In Kartika Purnima, the populace of Orissa float small boats made of banana
peels and 'sola' (thermocole) to recall the glories of daring sea voyagers of Orissa. There are also
other modes of worshipping in Orissa in which certain booklets are read out on specific occasions. In
these stories the role of maritime merchants, their fabulous wealth, their style of life are being
highlighted. Such stories are connected with the worship of Sani (the Saturn), Trinath (the TrinityBrahma, Vishnu and Siva), Dutia Osha (the Dyutivahan or Sun), Sari Subanathi Brata (of Kharsuan
under present Bihar province).4
Kalidas in his Raghuvamsa has mentioned the king of Kalinga as 'Mahodadhipati', or the king
of oceans. During the time of Ascharya Charya Chaya, the work of Sidhacharyas of Buddhist faith in
eastern India of early medieval phase, Kahnupa,5 one of the Sidhacharyas had indicated about the
maritime commerce of entire Eastern India.
During the medieval period, it is found from the literature that overseas trade was in a flourishing
condition. Sarala Das in Mahabharat, Narasimha Sena in his Parimala Kavya and Yasowant Das in
Tika Govinda Chandra and Kaivarta Gita, Upendra Bhanja in Lavanyavati and Dinakrushna Das in
Rasa Kallola6 have used the terms related to maritime commerce like 'Boita', 'Naba', 'Sadhav',
'Sadhavani', 'Manga', 'Nabika' etc. and islands like Srilanka, Java, Bali, Suvarna Dvipa, Brahmadesh
etc. Even Mallik Mahammed Jayashi in his Padmavat has written about the king of Kalinga, who built
a flotilla for Ratnakar, the hero of the book, to reach Srilanka.7
Noted historian R.C. Majumdar8 has opined that the great kings of Sailendras of Java belonged
to a branch of Sailodbhavas, who were ruling in Orissa around seventh century A.D. in Ganjam and
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Puri districts. A Javanese folktale says a king of Kalinga with 20,000 followers came to Java to settle
permanently.9 It could be that the Kalingans became fascinated with the new islands and it is possible
that some of them even settled there. The spirit of adventure and the will to establish colonial empires
might have induced the brave Kalingans to take such step. It may be a fact that due to the growth of
population or to avoid a genocide by a powerful invader, the people and the king migrated to Java. In
the island, the *Klings10 (Kalingas) were known as powerful maritimers alongwith Aryans, Simhalese,
Dravidas and Pandikaras. From an inscription of Madhav Verma,11 a king of Sailodbhava dynasty,
the role of the people of ancient Orissa in far off places can be seen.
From different sources and customs, nomenclatures, many typical Kalingan terms are available
in the Javanese island even today. A river in Java was named as Kali Kelinga.12 A part of the kingdom
of Srivijay King Jayanash was known as 'Srikshetra'. A green leaf 'Sajana' (Drumstick) is also a
popular food in Java. The sweet rice cakes of Orissa known as 'pitha' is also prepared in the island.
In the island, a goddess is worshipped as the deity of corn and yield exactly how the Oriyas worship
Srilaxmi. In Orissa the women prepare a symbolic image of sand called Astabhuja Durga like the
women of Java. Besides, even in the realm of language there are many words which are of similar
pronounce and meaning.
The Oriya merchants were dealing with the articles like coconut, earthen utensils, sandlewood, cloth, lime, rice, spices, salt, clove, pumpkin,* silk sarees, betel leaves and nuts, elephants,
precious stones etc.14 The merchants were known as 'Sadhav' in Orissa. They generally used the
title 'Sahu'. The word 'Sadhav' means 'honest' as the maritimers were very honest so far as their
profession was concerned. The word 'Sahu' is derived from the 'Sadhav' in the course of time. It is
found that the title 'Sahu' is used by Brahmins, Kshyatriyas or locally known as Khandayats, Vaishyas
like oilmen (teli), grain merchant (Thodia), Putuli Bania, Kumutis, sweet-makers (Gudia). So the
Sadhavas were a group of merchants of different castes. The Khandayats like Mangaraj, Boital and
Mahanayaks were security officers and the common Khandayats (peasants) and Kaivartas (Fishermen
and traditional boatmen) were the boatmen. Construction of big boats was made which took a lot of
time. Expert craftsmen were engaged who were from traditional household of boat-makers. Boats
were prepared of different nature and of different size.
In coastal Orissa, there were many villages which were known as Patna, i.e., the bustee of
craftsmen and merchants. Particularly in either banks of the river Prachi, such villages are found.
Even there are many sand mounds on the banks of this river, and those mounds known as the
'Boitakuda', and a field is called 'Jahaja-Pariya' (ship field).15 There were ports like Tamralipti, Palur,
Chelitalo, Chilika, Kakatpur, Balipatna, Birudipatna, etc., of international repute.16 They were busy
throughout the year. Merchants were coming from different parts of the world. The Kalingans had
trade relationship not only with Java, known as Balidvipa then, but also with Srilanka, Barma, China,
Malaya in the east and Persia, Greece and Egypt in the west. Even women17 were also allowed to
travel different foreign countries on the Boitas which can be found from a stone art of Bhubaneswar.
It is a fact that during ancient and early medieval time, entire Southern India was busy with
overseas trade. But the Kalingans were predominant among them. It is well-known that the people of
Kalinga were great fighters, empire builders and patron of art and culture in the annals of world
history. But they were also daring and the ships were of primitive nature. With the downfall of Gajapatis
in the 16th century A.D. alongwith their political dominance, their maritime trade also declined rapidly.
Afterwards, the daring activities of the brave sailors and empire builders in overseas areas became
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only a subject of history.
*
Even in Berma, they were known as Klings.
*
Known as Boitialu in Orissa i.e., the vegetable brought by Boita or boat.
Footnotes :
1.
R.D. Banerjee, History of Orissa, Vol.I, Cuttack, 1930, p.98.
2.
K.B. Das, Loka Galpa Sanchayan (O), Orissa Sahitya Academy, Bhubaneswar, pp.417-18.
3.
A. Pattnaik, Brata Sahitya, Orissa Sahitya Academy, Bhubaneswar, pp.25-62.
4.
As quoted in A. Pattnaik, "Smruti O Bismrutira Ketoti Chhinnasutra", in Sagar O Sahitya, (ed) K.S. Behera, Cuttack,
1993, pp.85-107.
5.
As quoted by S.C. Pradhan, Odia Sahityare Samudra Chetana O Samudra Prati Abhimukhya, in Sagar O Sahitya,
op.cit., p.48.
6.
7.
See K.S. Behera (ed.), Sagar O Sahitya, op.cit., pp.42-45.
Sarala Das Mahabharata (O) Adiparva, p.131; Upendra Bhanja Lavanyavati, Part-II, 17th Stanza; 1953; M.M. Jayashi,
Padmavat, Bohita Khand, pp.1-5.
8.
R.C. Majumdar, Suvarnadvipa; as cited in S.N. Rajguru, "Prachina Abhilekhare Samudra Jatrara Suchana" in Sagar
O Sahitya, op.cit., p.56
9.
B.K. Tripathy, "Dakshina Purva Asiara Samaj O Sahityare Kalingara Prabhava" (o) in Sagar O Sahitya, op.cit, p.60;
S.N. Sathpathy, Jatak Stories, p.42.
10.
As quoted in K.C. Panigrahi, History of Orissa, Cuttack, 1981, p.462.
11.
S.N. Rajguru, op.cit., p.55.
12.
B.K. Tripathy, op.cit., pp.62-63.
13.
Ibid.
14.
N.C. Panda, Sagar... op.cit., p.159; K.C. Panigrahi, op.cit., p.466.
15.
P.K. Ray (ed); Archaeological Survey Report, 1974-75; Prachi Valley Orissa State Archaeology, Bhubaneswar, 1975,
pp.43-44.
16.
A. Pattnaik, "Prachina Kalingara Bilupta Bandara", Utkal Prasanga.
17.
Journal of Asiatic Society Letters, Vol.XVII, No.2, 1951, pp.114.
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MARTIALTRADITIONOFORISSA
MARTIAL TRADITION OF ORISSA
Indubhusan Kar
Orissa known as Kalinga in the pre and early Christian era, had not only flourished and
prospered in art and architecture, but also took a lead in spearheading martial tradition through the
ages. The early history of Orissa holds out the saga of great warriors whose valour and military skill,
expanded Kalingan empire from the river Ganga to Godavari.
The Hathigumpha inscription of Udayagiri near Bhubaneswar reveals that Mahameghavahana
Kharavela was the emperor of Kalinga in the 1st century B.C. The powerful army of Kalingan Emperor
Kharavela, defeated Satkarni of Satavahana dynasty in the south and reached the River Krishna.
This victory was achieved by emperor Kharavela in the second year of his rule. He further extended
his kingdom to the west by defeating kings of Rashtrakas and Vojakas, belonging to Maharastra
region. In the 5th regnal year, Kharavela conquered Magadha and brought back the Jinasana, (Jain
image) which was plundered away by the Nanda king from Orissa. In his 8th ruling year, Kharavela
conquered Mathura and Rajagiri. The kings of Magadha, Bruhaspati Mitra, had to accept the
suzernainty of emperor, Kharavela. The victory of Ashok in Kalinga War in 3rd century B.C. was thus
avenged by the mighty king Kharavela. The powerful army of Kharavela consisted of cavalry, Hastisena
the infantry and the valiant charioteers. The Hathigumpha inscription further throws light on the
magnanimity of emperor Kharavela, whose military campaign never exhibited cruelty and mindless
destruction. His rule was also full of benevolent acts and welfare measures for the people. In the
words of reputed historian Dr. M.N. Das. The military career of this emperor was one of the rare
examples of oriental valour. His twelve years of warfare in all corners of India was real manifestation
of a true Digvijaya, yet the name of the Digvijaya had never been associated with any act of wanton
cruelty, such as the execution of the defeated kings and misery of the conquered people. Thus the
military glory of Kalingan people, during the reign of Kharavela startled the minds of many kings of
both Northern and Southern kingdoms of India. If we survey military history of Orissa, we find that
after Kharavela the people of Kalinga exhibited their valour in establishing and flourishing maritime
trade in Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Sinhala and Indonesia during rule of the Sailodbhaba and Bhaumakar
and Ganga dynasties. During the rule of Ganga dynasty (1068 to 1435) Kalingan empire was spread
from Ganga to Godavari. Chodaganga Dev, Ananga Bhima-II and Narasingha Deva, were great
warriors, whose military might threatened the Mohammedan rule of Bengal. They did not dare to
invade Orissa. During Ganga period, Orissan art and architecture reached their zenith and the famous
Konark Sun Temple was constructed during the golden rule of Ganga king Narasingha Dev.
The military strength of Orissa was further strengthened during the rule of Suryavamsi Gajapati
king Kapilendra Dev (1435-1466) who was known as second Kharavela of Orissa. He extended his
empire up to Vizagapatnam. He conquered Vijayanagaram, Rajmahendri and other nine forts. The
mighty Kapilendra Dev was known as Gajapati Navakoti Karnatak Utkal Kalavargeswar. He also
conquered a part of Bengal. Thus Kapilendra Gajapati was the ruler of Eastern Ghat, Bay of Bengal
and Sourthern plateau. After a long reign of 30 years, Kapilendra Dev died on the 15th of November
1466. In the military tradition of Orissa, Kapilendra Dev had shown exemplary courage in invading
territories and suppressing revolutions and rebellions. After Kapilendra Dev, the military tradition of
Orissa got a setback during the rule of Prataprudra Dev, (1497 to 1534 A.D.). The mighty and vast
Kalingan empire lost her independence in the year 1568 after the death of Gajapati Mukunda Dev.
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The southern region of Orissa was occupied by the ruler of Vijayanagar and Bahamani Sultan of
Golkunda. The Sultan of Bengal also attacked coastal regions of Orissa. Thereafter Orissa became
the battleground between Mughals and Afghans. The Afghan power of Bengal could not consolidate
it s rule in Orissa. The Mughal ruled Orissa for more than a century. After a treaty with Afghans,
Akbar appointed Raja Mansingh consolidate to Mughal sovereignty over Orissa. But with the death
of Aurangzeb, rapid decay of the Mughal empire started. Thereafter Orissa passed under the rule of
the independent Nawabs of Bengal. During this period the rise of Maratha power destroyed the
Mughal empire. In 1741 the army of Raghuji Bhonsle under Maratha General Bhaskar Rao fought
with army of Alivardi Khan, the Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. Orissa again became the main
battleground for rival forces for nearly ten years. The people of Orissa had no powerful king to face
this onslaught of rival forces. Alivardi Khan, acceded Orissa to the Marathas whose rule lasted for
more than half a century till British occupation of Orissa in 1803. It is an irony of history that the local
Raja of Khurda, Ramachandra Dev, succeeded the title of the last Hindu king of Orissa, and his
claim was confined to the management of the temple of Jagannath at Puri only.
It is note-worthy to introspect the causes of the decline of glorious military power of the Kalingan
people who laid the foundation of superiority and sovereignty over many territories of Northern and
Southern India for more than 2000 years. Some historians are of the opinion that king Prataprudra
Dev diverted his goal from good governance to extreme devotion to Vaisnavism of his spiritual
preceptor Sri Chaitanya. The king s utter neglect for strengthening and nourishing martial tradition of
Orissa was the main cause of the gradual decay of military power of Orissa. But there are other
factors such as internal fatricide and rebellion among small chieftains for power, caused schism in
civic society for which neighbouring power-hungers, like Afghans, Mughals and Marathas struggled
for supremacy. That caused immense sufferings to the people of Orissa. Some historians cite other
socio-economic reasons. The climatic changes leading to silting of prosperous ports of Orissa, severely
hampered the growth of maritime trade. The recurrence of devastating floods and famines also
added to the misery. The economic backbone of Oriya merchants in particular and people in general
made people fatalist.
But in course of time, history repeated itself. The resurgence of valiant Oriya Paikas - peoples
of militia caste , raised hopes and aspiration of people. After 1803 the British started experimenting
with stiff revenue system which caused hardship to the farming community (peasants) of Orissa.
The Paikas, the hereditary militias were denied of their hereditary rights over the land. On account of
British misrule, one valiant Oriya named Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar the then military chief of
Raja of Khurda, revolted on 2nd April 1817. Puri was captured by Jagabandhu Bidyadhar with his
Paikas. The British soldiers retreated from Puri and Cuttack. It was the Paikas of Orissa who constituted
the standing army under the leadership of Bakshi Jagabandhu. This rebellion of Paikas of 1917 is
known as the Paika Bidroha of Orissa. In March 1817 nearly four hundred Khonds marched from
Ghumusar in Ganjam to Khurda where, Paikas joined with them. They attacked the thana of Banapur
and set fire to the government buildings. They killed nearly one hundred persons and carried a
treasure of Rs.15,000/-. When these Paikas entered Khurda, all the government officials fled away.
The English commander of one detachment was killed by the Paikas during fighting at Gangapada.
The then Raja of Khurda, Mukunda Dev joined these rebels when they entered Puri Sadar and
declared the fall of the British. The entire region of South Orissa was under possession of the rebels.
This Paika Rebellion posed serions threat to British authority. About five hundred fifty English soldiers
were sent to Khurda to crush this revolt. The Paikas were defeated and King Mukunda Dev II was
captured. Some of Paika rebels fled to jungles and continued their fight till 1826, but ultimately they
were subjugated and many were sent to prison. Raja Mukunda Dev died in prison in November
1817. This Paika Rebellion of Khurda was torch-bearer to similar type of anti-colonial movements in
Orissa.
In the annals of martial tradition of Orissa and its resurgence in 1st half of the 19th century,
chivalrous Oriya heroes of Rebellions against the British misrule are to be remembered and honoured
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for their sacrifice for the cause of freedom of the people. The sacrifice of Dewan of Khurda Jayakrushna
Rajaguru Mohapatra popularly known as Jayee Rajaguru who was publicly hanged to death in 1804
cannot be undermined. The heroic leadership of Krutibas Patsani in Banapur Rebellion in attackings
police station of Banapur with Panchu Nayak and declaring independence in 1836 and finally facing
death bravely, are really tragic episodes in the history of anti-colonial movement of Orissa led by
great Oriya warriors.
Similarly the Ghumusar Rebellion of Kandhas under the leadership of Dora Bisoi and his
nephew Chakra Bisoi in 1846 is an epoch-making event among tribals residing in remote villages,
constantly fighting guerilla warfare for a decade before the uprising of First War of Independence of
1857. Chakra Bisoi led a life of fugitive. British ruler failed to capture him. Surendra Sai who raised
revolt and waged war in 1827 fought with British for 37 years. He was accused of false charge of
murder and was confined in the Asurgarh fort till his death. The glorious martial tradition of Orissa
ended with the death of Surendra Sai, one of the greatest Oriya fighters of freedom movement.
It is the call of the time in this age of globalisation and unipolar world, to recall the memory of
our national heroes of martial tradition, who fought relentessly against the injustices perpetuated by
alien rule. They sacrificed their lives for the cause of justice, liberty and freedom. By paying homage
to these national heroes, we the Oriyas of great culture can arouse the patriotic jeal and fervour
among the youth and re-establish Oriya identity and unity on the path of progress and prosperity of
the state, which is still reeling despite her abundant mineral resources, enterprising, aspiring human
resources and glorious cultural tradition. Here lies the relevance of study of history of martial tradition
of Orissa.
Apart from arousing heroic feelings among the younger generation, this martial tradition has
influenced our art, architecture and literature. If we minutely observe the beautiful carvings of Konark,
we find scenes of heroic deeds, warfare, and friezes of innumerable elephants. The cave carved
sculptures of Udaygiri Caves of Orissa also reflect the scenes of martial tradition. Some of the
performing art of Orissa have also been greatly influenced by this glorious martial tradition. Chhau,
Ghumura and Ranapa dances reveal the skill of martial art.
In the field of Oriya literature, we find many narrations on martial tradition of Orissa. In 15th
century the martial tradition has been well-described in Sarala Dasa s Mahabharat the epic of
Oriya literature. The Oriya poet Balaram Das (1470 AD) has beautifully rendered a narration of
warfare education in his literary work - Jagamohan Ramayana . Kabi Bhaktacharan Das has vividily
depicted the scenes of Malla-Judha (Boxing) in his poetry book entitled Mathura Mangala . The warscenes depicted by Purusottam Dev (1725 AD) in his book - Kanchikaveri and Kabi Brajanath Bada
Jena s (1750 AD) immortal creative works - Samara Taranga are glorious examples, as to how
martial tradition of Orissa, shaped the language, imagination, theme and literary dimension of Oriya
literature. The innumeral forts of Orissa, the farming community of Orissa having titles of Bahu
Balendra, Pahad Singh, Maharathi, Bahinipati. Mansingh, Gadnayak, Patnaik, Champati Ray, Ray
Singh, Dakshina Kabat, Baghisingh signify hereditary tradition of militia caste (Paik-Khandayats) of
Orissa.
In our modern literature, Poet Laureate Sachi Raut Ray s poetry Baji Rout , the poetry of
Godabarish Mishra, Godabarish Mohapatra, Mayadhar Mansingh, Radhamohan Gadanayak and
rebel poet Rabi Singh have depicted the spirit of heroic martial tradition. Thus Orissan art, literature
and culture bear the voices as well as tales of victories and tragedies of heroes of martial tradition of
Orissa. These reminiscences of great warriors are lively, heart touching and inspiring to all of us.
The author is presently the Chairman of Advanced Centre for Indological Studies, Bhubaneswar and he resides at B-142
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UTKALA SAMMILANI : BACKGROUND TO THE
FORMATION OF SEPARATE STATE
Today, Orissa offers it's tribute to the late legends and freedom
fighters of the State who were succeeded in bringing back the
identity of Oriya people and the State in terms of the language.
The fate of Oriyas were neglected and the rich cultural heritage
were on the verge of oblivion during pre-Independent period.
Since the year 1886, these blessed souls of Orissa had initiated
the great movement of uniting Oriya people in the line of language.
The then king from Balasore Baikunthanath Deb brought the
proposal to formulate a State on the basis of Oriya language. In
the year 1902 the king had presented a proposal to Lord Curzon
the then Viceroy of India in this direction.
Orissa From 1903 to 1950
In the year 1902, 'Utkala Sammillani' was formed with an
intention to form separate state by uniting the Oriya speaking
people scattered over Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. The first consensus
in this direction was first initiated by King of Khallikote Harihara Mardaraj and veteran Journalist Sri
Nilamani Bidyaratna at the Rambha palace of the former and 'Ganjam Jatiya Samiti' was formed to
promote the cause. In the year 1903, Utkal Gauraba Madhusudan Das was deeply inspired by the
Samiti and organised a grand meeting of Utkala Sammillani at Cuttack and the meeting was presided
over by king of Mayurbhanja Sri Ramachandra Bhanjadeo. The promoters of Utkala Sammillani
were Utkala Gauraba Madhusudan Das, Byasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati, King of Paralakhemundi
Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati, Utkalamani Pandita Gopabandhu Das, Pandita Godabarisha Mishra,
Pandita Nilakantha, the editor of Utkala Dipika Sri Gaurishankar and many other eminent personalities.
The Goal of Utkala Sammillani
The main purpose of Utkala Sammillani were : (i) Uniting Orissa which was scattered over
several provincial administration, (ii) the all round development of Orissa, (iii) to bring all Oriya speaking
people under single administration and (iv) to protect the interest of Oriya people staying at distance.
In the year 1924, the British Government appointed 'Duff Commission' under Phillip Duff to earmark
the boundary of Oriya speaking people in South India. In the same year the demand for the Oriya
State caught major attention of Oriya people. To strengthen the cause and aware people regarding
the movement, Sasi Busana Rath of Berhampur had established two news dailies as 'New Orissa'
and Dainika Asha'.
In the year 1930, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati the nominee of Bihar-Orissa assembly
had represented the Round Table Conference in London where he did put a strong foundation for
the formulation of separate state of Orissa. Responding to the movement the British Government
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appointed 'Odonnel Committee' to prepare the map of Orissa in the year 1932. The committee had
prepared the map for Orissa where they separated the 'Paralakhemundi' and 'Jajpur Jamindari' from
Ganjam region. However, with the intervention of Utkala Gauraba Madhusudana, Maharaja of
Paralakhemundi, Poet Banchanidhi Mohanty, Padmasree Laxmi Narayana Sahu, Barrister Biswanatha
Mishra and editor of 'Mukura' Braja Sundara Das, Jaipur Jamindari and the one third of Paralakhemundi
could be reinstated in the new Orissa map. Finally, in the year 1935, the special Oriya State was
formulated under the Indian Administrative Act.
Orissa took birth on 1st of April 1936. The Maharaja of Paralakhemundi took over the
administration as the first Prime Minister of Orissa. Mandhata Gorachand Pattnaik and Latifur Rehman
also took over as ministers of the newly born State of Orissa. The First Governor appointed for the
region having five districts was Sir John Austin Hubback. However, there were 26 nos. of Gadajat
regions (ruled by Kings) were left apart due to their un-willingness to join the newly formed State.
Later in the year 1947, these Gadajat regions were merged in Orissa.
Immediately after it's birth Orissa had witnessed another historic movement called
'Prajamandala Movement'. The purpose was to ensure the people of Gadajat regions, civil rights and
liberty along with a responsible administration from the rulers. The movement was also opposing the
various kinds of taxes collected by the rulers from the people in Gadajat region. The movement got
momentum on 24th June 1936 with the visit of Dr. Pattavi Sittaramaya the president of 'Nikhila
Bharata Gadajata Praja Sammilani' to Cuttack and also had laid the foundation of 'Nikhila Utkala
Gadajata Praja Sammilani', which pioneered the movement in Orissa till the year 1949. Among other
leading personalities who also had joined the movement were Saranga Dhara Das, Balunkeswara
Acharya, Radhanatha Rath, Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab, Pabitra Mohan Pradhan, Kailash Chandra
Mohanty, Maheswara Subahu Singh and Braja Kishore Dhal.
Soon after the formation of the Prajamandal Sammilani, the organisation spread to the Gadajat
States like Nilagiri, Dhenkanal, Talcher, Ranapur, Nayagarh, Hindol, Athamallik, Sonepur, Keonjhar,
Mayurbhanj, Khandapada and Tigiria etc. Ranapur has occupied a special position in the movement
as two nos of youth called Raghunath Mohanty and Dibakara Parida were hanged to death in one
day as they were found guilty for a murder case related to the movement. In the Nilagiri state police
had to open fire to control the mob as a part of the movement. The year from 1948 to 1949 had
remained as the dark period in the history of Orissa.
The Sun has witnessed many ups and downs in Orissa, however the 1st of April shall remain
as the reminder and inspiration to the youngsters of Orissa for the contributions made by our
predecessors towards bringing Oriya people and the state to a respectable position in the map of
independent India.
The writer of this article Shri Tarakanta Mohanty is at present Deputy Director-cum-Deputy Secretary in Information & Public
Relations Department, Government of Orissa, Bhubaneswar.
Source : Orissa Review, Feb-March-2004
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BIO - DATA OF GOVERNERS OF ORISSA
SHRI KAILASH NATH KATJU
Born on 17th June, 1887, Kailash Nath Katju read in the Jaora School up till March, 1900.
Jaora was the capital of an Indian State of that name, a small backward place, not much touched at
that time by modern civilization. He was the first of his family to enter an
English school. His father was employed as a Personal Assistant to the
Minister. Kailash Nath Katju graduated from the Forman Christian College
in March, 1905. His father proposed that he should go to Allahabad for
legal education. He joined the Muir Central College at Allahabad in July,
1905 and became a member of the Hindu Hostel and remained there for
nearly two years. In September 1907 he passed the L.L.B. Examination of
the Allahabad University, standing second in the province. In 1908 he
secured his degree of Master of Arts in History from the Allahabad University
before commencing his practice.
Kailash Nath Katju returned to Jaora and was looking for a job in some Indian State. He started
his career in the legal profession at Kanpur in 1908. Six years later, in 1914 he shifted to Allahabad.
As a legal luminary, he had little bias for politics in his early days. He actively joined politics and
accepted the portfolio of Law & Justice in the Pant Ministry in U. P. After the outbreak of the Second
World War, he courted imprisonment for taking part in passive resistance. He was released in 1943
and he rejoined his legal profession. Four years later, he once again joined the Pant
Cabinet.Subsequently he became the Governor of Orissa and then of West Bengal. He went to New
Delhi as Minister of Home, Law & State Affairs. For sometime he also took over the Defence portfolio.
Thereafter he was saddled with the reponsibility of the Chief Minister s post in Madhya Pradesh for
sometime. After his retirement from this post, he returned to Allahabad to pass his life in peace. He
died in February 1968.
Dr. Katju was a man of broad outlook, but rigid principles. He had deep sympathy for the weak
and the downtrodden. He undoubtedly was one of the leaders of the Allahabad Bar.
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DR. AJUDHIA NATH KHOSLA
B. 11-12-1892, S. of Late Rallaram, At 15, Jangpura-B, Mathura Rd., New Delhi, M. Late Susilabati
Khosla, 1-5,6-D; Ed. B.A., B.E.
Lit. Act. Publication of the treatise on Design of Weirs on Permeable Foundations. Author of
several, papers and treatises. Received Punjab Engineering Congress Gold Medal and Keenedy
Gold Medal on two occasions for outstanding papers. His book on Design of Weirs on Permeable
Foundation is now a classic work on the subject.
Joined Irrigation Branch of the Punjab Government 1916. Took up assignment of survey and
investigation of Bhakra Dam Project. Joined as Commissioned Officer, Mesopotamia Expeditionery
Force in Iraq during First World War 1918 to 1920 and appointed to Indian Service of Engineers
1919. During the period of Commissioned Officer, invented Khosla Disc for precision levelling
across rivers and wide valleys. After military career joined Sutlej Valley Project and then posted to
Suleimanki Barrage Construction. Evolved and introduced precast
concrete and precast reinforced concrete through units for use in
barrages and on roofs, respectively. Remodelled Marala Headworks,
Upper Chenab Canal works and took up Panjnand Barrage. Carried
out reconstruction of Khanki weir. His construction of Trimmu Barrage
is noteworthy. Appointed Chief Engineer and Chief Secretary, Punjab
Government, 1943 and Consulting Engineer, Government of India
1945. Chairman, Central Waterways, Irrigation and Navigation
Commission and Additional Secretary, Government of India, Ministry
of Works, Mines and Power. Reorganised and developed Poona
Research Station at Khadakvasla into Central Water and Power
Research Station. Initiated investigations of water and Power Potential
of River Valleys in the country as a whole and several projects like
Bhakra, Chambal, Damodar Valley, Hirakud and Tapti. As Special Secretary to Government of India
led delegation to U.S.A. for Indus Waters Dispute with Pakistan. Vice-Chancellor, University of Roorkee
1954. Deputed by Government of India to advise Sudan Government on Development of Water
Resources, 1957.Member in Rajya Sabha, 1958 April to 1959 October. Appointed Member,Planning
Commission 1959 December. Appointed Governor of Orissa 1962. Chairman of the Committee
appointed by Government of India for preparing a Master Plan for the optimum and integrated
development of Narmada Water Resources. Continues to be the Chairman of the Boards of
Consultants of Balimela, Beas, Khakra Pamba-kaki, Ramganga and Yamuna River Valley Projects.
President of the Institution of Engineers (India), 1949-50 and 1950-51; President of the Central
Board of Irrigation and Power, 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1951, President, National Institute of Sciences
of India, 1960-62; Founder President, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, 1951
54; and its Honorary President since; Vice-President, World Power Conference, 1948 53 VicePresident, International Commission on Large Dams, 1946 51; Vice-President, International
Association for Hydraulic Research, 1948-53; and Vice-President, Union of International Engineering
Organisation of the UNESCO,1950 53.
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Dr. Khosla is the recipient of numerous honours. He was awarded the Padma Bhusan in 1954;
Doctor of Engineering (Honorary). Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, U.S.A. in 1956, Doctor of
Engineering (Honoris Causa), University of Roorkee in 1959; and Doctor of Science (Engineering)
(Honoris Causa), University of Punjab in 1961. He is a Life Member of the American Society of Civil
Engineers, and an Honorary Life Member of the Institution of Engineers (India).
DR. S. S. ANSARI
Was born on May 12,1908 in Mirzapur, U. P. got his early education at home. In 1921 took part
in the Non-Co-operation Movement started by Mahatma Gandhi. In1924 went to Geneva, Switzerland,
and passed his high school from there. Later, after taking his B. Sc. Degree
from the Paris University, studied Medicine there and got his M. D. in 1936.
Returned to India and married the daughter of the late Dr. M. A. Ansari,
who was elected President of the Indian National Congress in 1927 and
was a close colleague and friend of Mahatma Gandhi. Practised Medicine
in Delhi till 1947.
After Independence was sent to Turkey as Minister. In 1951 was
elected to the first Lok Sabha from Bider, Hyderabad State. In 1954 and
1955 went to the United Nations as Member of the Indian Delegation.Also
in 1955 represented India at the International Labour Conference at Geneva.
As a Member of the Parliamentary Delegation visited Yugoslavia and U. S.
S. R. In 1957 was appointed Chairman of the International Commission for Supervision and Control,
Laos. After having brought about a settlement there, was sent to Vietnam as Chairman of the
International Control Commission. In 1960 was appointed Ambassador of India to Sudan and Congo.
Assumed office as Governor of Orissa on January 31,1968.
SHRI B. D. JATTI
JATTI SHRI B. D. : B. 10 September, 1912 at Sevalgi, Bijapur District, Education B. A. L. L. B.
(Studied Bijapur Government High School, Rajaram College and Sykes
Law College, Kolhapur) Practised at Jamkhandi; was Minister, Jamkhandi
State; became its Chief Minister, Nominated M. L. A. Bombay to represent
the merged areas, Parliamentary Secretary to Mr. B. G. Kher , the then
Chief Minister of Bombay; Deputy Minister for Health and Labour, Bombay,
1952 M. L. A. Mysore after the reorganisation of States ; Chairman, Land
Reforms Committee ; Chief Minister, Mysore State, 1958 62 ; Re-elected
M. L. A. Mysore from Jamkhandi Constituency 1962 and 1967. Minister
for Finance 1962 65, Minister for Food 1965 67 Lt. Governor of
Pondicherry since 1968, Governor of Orissa from the 8th November,1972.
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SHRI AKBAR ALI KHAN
KHAN SHRI MIR AKBAR ALI Born on 20th November, 1899 in Hyderabad City; S/o. Shri Mir
Mehboob Ali Khan Saheb; Received education in Mufidulannam High School, Aligarh College and
discontinued studies on the call of Mahatma Gandhi; Completed B.A. in
1923 from Usmania University, took LL.B. (Hons) from London University,
Completed Bar-at-Law at Middle Temple, returned in 1927 and started
practice as Advocate.
He was included in Dasturi Islahat Commission formed in Hyderabad,
was the life-spring of Bulki Movement, Deep interest in Municipal
Corporation affairs and Vice-Chairman, Hyderabad Municipal Council,
Associated with Usmania Graduates Association from 1952 and served
as Member and Chairman of its Economic Committee and Exhibition
Committee; He was Chairman, United Progressive Committee for 17 years;
He greatly contributed to the success of the movement to observe New
Year s Day intended to maintain unity in Hyderabad and to strengthen its culture.
He prepared a scheme in 1939 to end Hindu-Muslim differences and presented before leaders
of both sides. He did not accept the advice of Mr. M.A. Jinnah to join Majlis-a-Iltahadul Muslamin; did
not also accept the offer of Prime Ministership of Hyderabad State. He always propagated equality
and non-communal approach and had faced circumstances with patience, faith and good cheer and
even after the political change in Hyderabad he kept his mission active.
Vice-Chairman of Reception Committee of Indian National Congress Hyderabad, 1948; Member,
Usmania University Senate 1952, Member of Senates of Aligarh University, Jawaharlal University
and James.
Laid foundation of Hyderabad Polytechnic 1957; He supported the demands of Telangana but
opposed the demand for separation. He represented India at the United Nations Organisation. He
was in the Mission to China and was also with the deputations to Moscow, Finland and other Nations
of Asia, Africa and Europe.
Member, Rajya Sabha for 18 years and was its Vice-Chairman for a total period of 12 years;
He was Deputy leader of Congress Parliamentary Board.
He is known as the torch-bearer of culture of Hyderabad. He could be counted among those
high personalities of whom Indian culture could rightfully be proud of . He is a very firm believer of
secular outlook.
SARDAR HARCHARAN SINGH BRAR
Sardar H. S. Brar was born on 22nd January, 1922 in village
Sarainanga in Punjab. He is the youngest Governor of any state in
Independent India. He is a highly respectable and exceedingly influential
and well-placed family of the Ilaqa with an abiding interest in agriculture
and rural development.
He joined the Aitchison College, Lahore in 1937; and distinguished
himself in his studies throughout his academic career, until he took his B.A.
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in Economics and Political Science in 1945. He always topped his class. Being a very good orator,
he won many prizes in debates. He was chosen as the College Prefect for three years. He was also
the Captain of the College Cricket Eleven, a prominent member of the Hockey and Tennis teams
and won the Wahali Challenge. Fond in Riding. His versatility naturally won him the Riwaz Gold
Medal which was awarded to the most outstanding boy of the College.
He applied the same interest and energy to everything he dealt with in life too. As a farmer, he
has displayed the most progressive traits, whether it be in the introduction of Scientific Agriculture or
in general programmes of Rural Development. As a pioneer in Horticulture, he became the Chairman,
All-India Horticultural Development Council for some years. His long and significant association with
Cotton Development in the country earned for him the membership of All-India Cotton Development
Council for 15 years, All-India Cotton Advisory Board, and Directorship of the Cotton Corporation of
India. On his own farm, his improvements raised the production by three times. He was a member of
the Executive of All-India Farmers Forum.
His village and Ilaqa have gained a great deal through his leadership. A Government College
was established in Muktsar, and many schools, roads and rural electrification projects own their
existence to his tireless efforts.
Broad-minded and non-communal in nature, he played a prominent part in his area during the
upheaval of 1947 by saving and sheltering many innocent Muslims and also running free langer for
displaced persons who came into India from Pakistan.
His wide variety of interests and irrepressible energy could not naturally be contained within the
Ilaqa only. In 1957, Sardar H.S. Brar, was elected as a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly
where he continued till 1972. In the political arena of Punjab, he distinguished himself as President of
the Ferozepore District Congress Committee; General Secretary of the Punjab Pradesh Congress
Committee; and Deputy leader of the Congress Legislature Party. He rose to the rank of Minister of
State for Irrigation & Power from 1962 to 1965 and was later placed incharge of Sports and Civil
Aviation in Punjab Government.
He married Gurbrinder Kaur Brar, daughter of the well-known freedom fighter Sardar Jaswant
Singh Kairon, niece of Sardar Pratap Singh Kairon, the late Chief Minister of Punjab. Mrs. G.K. Brar
shines on her own merit too as an eminent Social Worker. She is the Vice-President of the Indian
Council of Child Welfare. For 15 years she was the Chairman of the Punjab Unit of the Social Welfare
Board. It will not be an exaggeration to say that she is associated with almost all important social
welfare institutions in Punjab. Till the announcement of the name of Sardar H.S. Brar as Governor of
Orissa, Mrs. Brar was the Minister of State for Housing in Punjab. She resigned from this post in
order to be with her husband in Orissa and keenly looked forward to opportunities for social welfare
in this State.
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SHRI C. M. POONACHA
Shri C. M. Poonacha, son of late Shri Cheppudira Muthana, was born at Attur Village, Soth
Coorg, on 16th September 1910.
Was educated at Mercara and Virajpet in Coorg at St. Sloysius College, Mangalore.
He discontinued his studies to join the Freedom Movement and was sentenced to imprisonment
twice during the Salt Satyagraha in 1932 and 1933. He was again imprisoned during the individual
Satyagraha Movement in 1940-41. He was detained during the Quit India movement in 1942 44.
He was Secretary, District Congress Committee, Coorg in 1933;
Member, Executive Committee, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
in 1938 and a member of All-India Congress Committee in the same
year. He was elected to Coorg District Board in 1938 and became its
President in 1941. He was elected to Coorg Legislative Council in
1945. He was leader of the Congress Legislative Party in the Council
from 1945 to 1951. He was Chief Minister of Coorg from 1952 to 1956.
After the formation of the new Mysore State he was Minister for Home
and Industries. He was also Chairman, State Trading Corporation of
India from 1959 to 1963.
He led the Government of India Trade delegation to some East
European countries in 1960 and was the leader of the State Trading
Corporation delegation to Japan in 1961.
He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in April, 1964. From 1st to 24th January 1966, he was
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and from January 25, 1966 to March 12, 1967 Minister of
State in the Ministry of Transport, Aviation, Shipping and Tourism. He was Union Minister for Railways
from 1967 to 1969 and Minister for Steel and Heavy Engineering in 1969.
Took over as Governor of Madhya Pradesh on 17th August 1978, and as Governor of Orissa
on 30th April 1980.
Shri Poonacha has two sons and two daughters.
Has travelled Japan, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Hungary and Yugoslavia.
PADMASHRI BISHAMBHAR NATH PANDE
Post-Graduate Research (Snatakottar Anusandhan), Recipient of
Padmashri , son of late Shri Ramadhar Pande, b.at Umreth, Dist.
Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, December 23, 1906, ed. at Govt. High
School, Chhindwara, Theosophical Institute, Adyar (Madras) and Vishva
Bharati, Santiniketan (West Bengal), m.Shrimati Shanta Pande,
December 26, 1947, 1. d., Author and Editor, associated with the Indian
National Congress since 1920, joined non-violent non-co-operation
movement in 1921, took part in all the Satyagraha movements from 1921
to 1942; suffered imprisonment eight times and spent over ten years in
prison;
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Member, (i) Pradesh Congress Committee and A.I.C.C. from Mahakaushal (MP), 1924 27, (ii)
Pradesh Congress Committee and A.I.C.C. from Uttar Pradesh, 1937 55, (iii) High School and
Intermediate Board, U.P., 1953 56, (iv) Court, Allahabad University, 1960-61, (v) Court, Delhi
University, 1979, (vi) Civil Defence Reorganisation Committee, 1964, appointed by the Ministry of
Works, Housing and Health, Government of India, (vii) Municipal Budget Reforms Committee, 197374, appointed by the Ministry of Works and Housing, Government of India, (viii) Executive Council,
Allahabad University,1973 79, (ix) Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, 1952-53, (x) Uttar Pradesh Vidhan
Parishad, 1972 74, (xi) Standing Committee, All India Newspaper Editors Conference, 1949-50,
(xii) Pradesh Congress Committee, Uttar Pradesh since 1973, (xiii) Central Advisory Board of Museum,
1977, (xiv) Central Advisory Board of Archaeology, (xv) Joint Committee, Visva Bharati (Amendment)
Bill, 1978, (xvi) Advisory Committee, Mehta Eye Hospital, Allahabad, 1950 80, (xvii) Jawaharlal
Nehru University Court, 1982, (xviii) Indian National Commission for co-operation with UNESCO,
1982, (xix) Kendriya Hindi Parishad, 1982 and (xx) Selection Committee, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial
Fellows, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, New Delhi, 1981;
President, (i) Railwaymen s Union, U.P., 1946 50, (ii) Chheoki Ordnance Vehicle Depot Workers
Union, 1946 50, (iii) Allahabad R.M.S. and Post & Telegraph Workers Union, 1946 50, (iv) Allahabad
Fort Ordnance Workers Union, 1946-50, (v) Allahabad Journalists Association, 1948 52, (vi) City
Congress Committee, Allahabad, 1946 49, (vii) Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee(I), 1981 82,
(viii) India-China Society, 1982 and (ix) Hindustani Cultural Society, 1981;
Founder President, U.P. Bank Employees Union, 1946 48;
Vice-President, (i) City Congress Committee, Allahabad, 1950 72, (ii) U.P. Working Journalists
Association, 1948 50, (iii) All India Sampradayikta Virodhi Committee, 1969 74, (iv) U.P. Vishva
Vidyalaya Itihas Parishad, 1960 64 and (v) U.P. Government, 20-Point State Level Committee,
1981;
Regional President (for U.P.), All India Insani Biradari, 1970 72;
General Secretary, Secular Democratic Forum, 1968 76;
Secretary, (i) Satyagraha Committee, Allahabad, 1930, 1932 and 1942, (ii) Hindustani Culture
Society, 1960 80, (iii) Allahabad City Gandhi Shatabdi Samiti, 1960 76 and (iv) Indira Gandhi
Abhinandan Samiti, 1972 80;
Director (i) Jawaharlal Nehru Study Circle, 1969-70 and (ii) Centre of Indology, 1964 80;
Chairman, (i) Allahabad Municipal Board from August, 1948 to July, 1953 and (ii) Allahabad
Museum, 1948 53;
Working Chairman, (i) Gandhi Smriti Samiti, New Delhi, 1981, (ii) Gandhi Darshan Samiti,
Rajghat, New Delhi, 1981 and (iii) Joint Parliamentary Committee on Vishwa Bharati University
Amendment Bill, 1981-82;
Convenor, Committee of Courses in History, U.P. High School and Inter Education, 1953 56;
Associate Member, Indian Culture Commission, UNESCO, 1955 58;
Mayor, Allahabad Municipal Corporation, 1960-61; Vice-Chairman, Government of U.P., Local
Self Government Municipal Corporation Act Amendment Committee, 1972 74;
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Editor, (i) Vishva Vani (Monthly) 1941 55, (ii) Naya Hind (Monthly) (Hindi and Urdu), 1946 58,
(iii) Bhartiya Sthanik Swarajya (Quarterly), 1962 75 and (iv) Golden Jubilee Commemoration Volume. All India Institute of Local Self Government, Bombay;
Principal Editor, The Spirit of India (in four volumes) presented to Prime Minister Shrimati
Indira Gandhi, as Abhinandan Granth in December, 1975;
Executive Director, Comprehensive Congress History Project;
Chairman, Governing Council, Bharat Ratna Bhagwan Das Trust and Model Eye Relief Society, New Delhi, 1979 81;
President, Indian Writer s Union, Vice-President, Indian Council of World Affairs;
Contributed over 500 articles in various journals and magazines and broadcast over 500 radio
talks, features and running commentaries from various radio stations, awarded Padmashri in 1976,
nominated to the Rajya Sabha in April, 1976 and elected to the Rajya Sabha in April, 1982, from
Uttar Pradesh (April, 1982 to 29th June 1983).
Publications : In Hindi
(i) Zorostrian Religion and Iranian Culture, (ii) Judaism and Semitic
Culture, (iii) History of Egyptian Civilization, (iv) History of Greek Civilization, (v) History of Babylonian
Civilization, (vi) History of Roman Civilization, (vii) History of Islamic Culture, (viii) Cultural Unity of
India, (ix) Gandhiji and Hindu-Muslim Unity, (x) Is Par Bharat Us Par Bangla Desh, (xi) Parichit Itihas
Nahin Aise Shivaji Se (a Book of Poems), (xii) Desh ko Bachaya Tabahi Se Indira Ne (collection of
poems), (xiii) Han Yad Ata Hai Than EK MAHATMA (collection of poems), (xiv) a diary of Muslim Sufi
and (xv) Muslim Patriot; In English (i) Allahabad, Retrospect and Prospect, (ii) India and Islam, (iii)
History of Hindu Muslim Problem, (iv) Fundamentals of Town Planning, (v) The Local Finance and
(vi) The Municipal Water Works.
Travel abroad : Burma, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Tibet, U.S.S.R., Central Asian Republics, Sweden, People s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Syria, Arab Republic, U.K. and
France.
Special Interests : History, archaeology, travelling, research and writing
Favourite pastime and recreation : Reading and gardening
PROFESSOR S. NURUL HASSAN
Born : 26th December 1921 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Son of Saiyid Abdul Hasan and Noor Fatima.
Married : One son and one daughter.
M.A. from Allahabad University and D. Phil from Oxford University,
Lecturer in History in Lucknow University 1942 49, School of Oriental &
African Studies, London University 1947-48, Reader in History in Aligarh
Muslim University 1949 54, Professor and Head of the Department of History
and Director of the Centre of Advanced Study in History, Aligarh Muslim
University 1954 71, Professor of History, Delhi University since 1977,
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Professor Emeritus, Aligarh Muslim University, Nominated Member of Rajya Sabha 1968 71, Elected
member 1971 78, Minister for Education, Social Welfare and Culture, Government of India, 1971
77, Vice-President, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, 1980 83, Ambassador of India to
USSR, 1983 86, Member, Indian Delegation to U. N. General Assembly, 1967 and 1971, Led the
Indian Delegation to the UNESCO General Conference (Elected Vice-President) in 1971, 1972,
1974 and 1976, Attended the Conference of Asian Ministers for Culture, Commonwealth Minister for
Youth Affairs and UNESCO Conference on Sports, Elected General President of the Indian History
Congress in 1973, Sectional President of International Congress of Historical Science held at
Bucharest in 1980 and at Stuttgart in 1985, Elected member of the Executive Bureau, International
Congress of Historical Sciences since 1985, Visiting Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford in 1968-69,
Foreign Member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR since 1976, President, National Institute
of Educational Planning and Administration, 1982-83, Member of the Advisory Committee of the
United Nations University, Tokyo, 1982-83, Consultant to UNESCO for the project on History of
Mankind, Received Dr. B.C. Roy Award in 1984.
SHRI YAGYA DATTA SHARMA
Father s Name
..
Late Pt. Dinanath Sharma
Date of Birth
..
October 21, 1922
Place of Birth
..
Born at Takhatgarh Village, District
Ropar (Punjab)
Party Affiliation
..
B.J.P. (Previously associated with
Bhartiya Jan Sangh)
Academic and
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Kaviraj, Vaidya Vachaspati, Technical
EducationVidya Nidhis Ayurvedic
Physician.
Educated at
..
(a) D.A.V. High School, Hissar (Haryana)
(b) Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Lahore
(c) Brahma Vidyalaya, Lahore; and
(d) D.A.V. College, Lahore
Marital Status
..
Married Smt. Prakashwati Sharma on
May 15, 1940. Sons 4 and daughters 2.
PROFESSION
Agriculturist, Political and Social Worker, Previously associated with Bhartiya Jan Sangh, Offered
Satyagraha at Amritsar to protest against the Emergency in 1975-76, Arrested under M.I.S.A. in
June 1975 and released after 19 months in January 1977, Secretary, Punjab State Bhartiya Jan
Sangh, 1958 66, Organising Secretary, Akhila Bhartiya Jan Sangh, 1967 69, All India Secretary,
Bhartiya Jan Sangh, 1969 73, Vice-President, Akhil Bhartiya Jan Sangh, 1974 77, President, Punjab
Janata Party, Member, Working Committee, All India Janata Party, Member, Senate and Syndicate,
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Guru Nanak University, Punjab, Publicity Secretary, All India Save Hindi Committee, 1957 59, General
Secretary, Punjab State Anti-Corruption Front, 1962 65, Member of Fourth Lok Sabha, 1967 70,
Member of Sixth Lok Sabha, 1977 79, Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances, 1977
79, Member, Consultative Committee of Ministry of Home Affairs.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Uplift of the downtrodden people, Organised (i) Famine Relief Service through Arya Samaj,
Sewa Sangh, 1943-44, (ii) Free Dispensaries run by Arya Samaj for the service of the poor and the
Harijans in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh during 1945 50, (iii) Rehabilitation service for displaced
persons through Punjab Relief Society, 1947-48, Working for the promotion of Sikh-Hindu unity in
Punjab since 1955, Went on fast against Regional formula at Hoshiarpur, June 1956, Organised
blood donations, opening of canteens for jawans and civil defence in urban areas during Indo-Pakistan
fighting in 1965, Went on fast against formation of Punjabi Suba at Amritsar, March 1966, Member,
Supreme body for Hindi agitation in Punjab 1958, Member, Punjab State Defence Council 1965,
Secretary, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh Jan Sangh, All India Vice-President, Bharatiya Jan Sangh,
Member, High Power Delegation to Vietnam, General Secretary, B. J. P., 1980.
FAVOURITE PASTIME AND RECREATION
Reading, Swimming and Tourism
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Writing on philosophical, moralistic, cultural and ethical themes and talks on All India Radio/
Television
Sworn in as Governor of Orissa on 7th February 1990.
SHRI B. SATYANARAYAN REDDY
Born on 21st August 1927 in his native village Annaram Shadnagar, district Mahboobnagar,
Andhra Pradesh, Sri B. Satyanarayan Reddy hails from an agricultural family. He had his primary
education in village Edulabad of Rangareddy district and thereafter in
Kayastha Pathshala, Nampalli School and Keshav Memorial School,
Hyderabad. After getting his High School education in Vivekvardhini High
School, Hyderabad, had college education at Nizam College, Hyderabad.
He received Law Graduate Degree from famous Osmania University,
Hyderabad.
He is a well-known Freedom Fighter and took part in the Quit
India Movement in 1942 at an early age of 14 years and was arrested
when he took out a procession of students against Gandhiji s arrest.
He took an active part in the Socialist Movement and participated
in the Hyderabad Peoples Movement in 1947 as a student leader, under
the leadership of Swami Ramanand Tirth, the then President of the Hyderabad State Congress. He
took inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi, Acharya Narendra Dev, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia and Jai
Prakash Narayan and took part in the Socialist Movement under the inspiring leadership of Dr. Ram
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Manohar Lohia. He organised Satyagraha Movement against the Nizam s Rule. In 1947, when the
movement for merger of Hyderabad State in the Indian Union was organised, he was arrested in
1948 by the then Nizam s Government and imprisoned in Central Jail, Chanchalguda, Hyderabad
for six months.
While in prison he started and edited the Urdu Weekly Payam-e-Nav which he used to circulate
among his prisoner colleagues. Before this while he was studying in Class VI, he used to publish a
Hindi Fortnightly Mukul .
He was arrested on 1st August 1975 and was detained under MISA for 18 months during the
Emergency. He took part in the Bhoodan Movement of Acharya Vinoba Bhave and Shri Jai Prakash
Narayan.
Shri Reddy had wide experience of Indian politics. He was the Chairman of the Action Committee
of the Hyderabad Students Union in the year 1947-48. He was the General Secretary of the Bar
Association, City Civil Court, Hyderabad. He was the Chairman of the Telangana Praja Samiti during
1969 71. He was the General Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Socialist Party. He was
the General Secretary of the Janata Party of Andhra Pradesh Unit. Thereafter, he was General
Secretary of Lok Dal (Central Party). He was Convenor of Jai Prakash Narayan Reception Committee,
Andhra Pradesh in 1975. He was founder-member of the Socialist Party, Socialist Youth Wing National
High School, Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha and Janata Party.
Shri Reddy visited Malaysia, Singapore, Rome, Libya, Nairobe (Kenya), London, China, Hong
Kong, Thailand, West Germany, France, Holland, Switzerland, Netherland, Norway etc.
He was elected to Rajya Sabha in 1978 as the nominee of the Janata Party. He joined Telugu
Desham Party in 1983 and was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha as Telugu Desham nominee in 1984.
Sworn in as Governor of Uttar Pradesh on February 12, 1990 and Governor of Orissa on
June 1, 1993.
SHRI GOPALA RAMANUJAM
Shri Gopala Ramanujam was a distinguished Trade Union Leader . He took office as Governor
of Goa on 4th August, 1994. On transfer, he was sworn in as Governor of Orissa on 18th June 1995.
He was born on 28th May 1915 at Edircottal village, Ramanatha
Puram District in Tamil Nadu. He was trained in trade union work during
1945 47 at the Hindusthan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh and Majur Mahajan,
Ahmedabad, an institution founded by Mahatma Gandhi. He is one of the
Founder-Members of the Indian National Trade Union Congress formed
in 1947. He was the President of INTUC from 1958 to 1960. He was
General Secretary of the INTUC from 1964 till 1984. In 1985 he once
again became the President of the INTUC and continued in that office till
3rd August 1994.
As an eminent trade unionist and public leader, Shri Ramanujam
was on the Board of Directors of a number of Public Undertakings and other bodies. The institutions
that he was associated with are listed at Annexure
. He has attended a number of International
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Conferences abroad. The Conferences in which he participated in different Countries in the World
are given at Annexure
.
Shri Ramanujam is the author of a number of books on Industrial Relations and various aspects
of Management. His published works are listed at Annexure
. He has authored books in English
and Tamil.
He was the recipient of the Dr. Sir Jehangir Gandhi Medal for outstanding contribution to
industrial peace in 1974. He was conferred the honour of Padma Bhusan by the President of India
in 1985.
ANNEXURE
Founder Member INTUC 1947, President, INTUC 1958-1960, 1985 till 3-8-1994. General
Secretary, INTUC : 1964 1984 Chairman Cotton Corp of India Ltd. Bombay 1974 1976. Chairman:
Central Board for Workers Education 1981 1994, Director, Industrial Finance Corporation 1968
1972. Director, Neyvile Lignite Corporation 1960 1965; Director, Indian Telephone Industries,
Bangalore 1970 1977. Director, Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd., Bangalore-1961 1977. Director,
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., Visakhapattnam 1965 1977. Director Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., 19841990. Member, Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd, 1984 1988 Director, Reserve Bank of India
19th May till August, 1994. Trustee, Tirupathi Tirumalai Devasthan 1993-1994. Member, National
Integration Council 1985-1994. Member Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
New Delhi-1973 1981, Member, Board of Governors, Institute of Management, Bangalore-1974
1977 and 1980 1983. Member, National Labour Institute, New Delhi-1974 1977 and 1984. Member,
National Labour Commission 1965 1967, Member, Board of Arbitration under JCM for Central Govt.
Employees -1970 1990. Member, ESI Review Committee, Member, Committee of Automation,
Member, Bonus Review Committee, Member, First and Second National Board of Arbitration for
Cement Industry.
ANNEXURE
ILO Industrial Committee on Textiles -1951. Visited China -1954. Fraternal delegate Ceylon
Workers Congress-1957. Fraternal delegate British Trade Union Congress Conference- 1959.
Fraternal delegates AFL-CIO convention-USA-1959. Led the Official INTUC delegation to USSR1976.
ANNEXURE
1. Industrial Relations- A point of view 2. From the Babul Tree - A story of Indian Labour . 3.
The Third Party . 4. The Honey Bee - A New Culture in Industrial Relations .5. Indian Labour
Movement .
6. Management- The Ring Side View . 7. Yarukkaga - In Tamil. 8. Ivarukkaga -In
Tamil.
DR. C. RANGARAJAN
Dr. C. Rangarajan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh (since 24th Nov. 97), assumed charge as
Governor of Orissa on the 27th April, 1998.
Dr. Rangarajan was Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, for almost
a decade from 12th February, 1982 to 20th August 1991 and Governor,
Reserve Bank of India between December 22nd 1992 and November, 1997.
He was a Member of the Planning Commission, Government of India,
from 21st August 1991 to 21st December, 1992. He was also for a brief
period Member, Tenth Finance Commission.
After obtaining his Honours Degree from Madras, he went to the
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University of Pennsylvania wherefrom he took his Ph. D. degree in Economics. In the U. S., he had
taught at the Wharton School of Finance & Commerce, University of Pennsylvania and the Graduate
School of Business Administration, New York University. In India, he had taught at Loyola College,
Madras, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur; Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi and for well over a
decade and a half at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He was for a time, Fellow at
the International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington.
His main areas of interest in Economics are : Monetary Economics and Financial Institutions,
Economic Planning and Industrial Economics. He has published extensively in these areas in
professional journals in India and abroad. He is the author or co-author of the following books.
Short-term Investment Forecasting (1974)
Principles of Macro-economics (1979)
Strategy for Industrial Development in the 80s (1981)
Innovations in Banking (1982)
and Agricultural Growth and Industrial Performance in India (1982)
He was a member of the Economic Advisory Council for the Prime Minister between 1985 and
1991. He was President of the Indian Economic Association in 1988 and President of the Indian
Econometric Society in 1994.
SHRI M. M. RAJENDRAN
Shri Rajendran is a very senior and outstanding public administrator having joined the IAS in
1957 as the topper of his batch. Earlier, he had won a Master s degree in Physics with a First Class
and First rank in Madras University. He had occupied key positions with distinction at the State,
National and International levels.
Wide experience in development administration at the grassroots,
having been District Collector of two major districts for over 4 years and
as Under-Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Secretary in the Rural
Development and Local Administration Department of the State of Tamil
Nadu.
Extensive experience in Labour and Industrial Relations as a
successful Labour Commissioner for over 3 years, Secretary in the State
Department of Labour and Employment and at the National level as
member of the Committee on Labour Welfare and National Committee
on Child Labour.
State level experience covers General Administration and other important areas particularly in
infrastructure, having been Secretary of Departments of Power, Irrigation, Water-Supply, Roads,
Buildings, Housing and Urban Development. Has been Chairman and Chief Executive of two major
State Government Undertakings, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and Tamil Nadu Housing Board. Has
also been part-time Chairman of Public Sector/Joint Sector Undertakings and part-time Director of
many State and Central Government Undertakings.
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In the Government of India, worked for 5 years as Joint Secretary in the then Ministry of Education
and Social Welfare in charge of Nutrition and Child Development and played a major role in
conceptualizing and developing the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme which
has won appreciation at national and international levels. Was a member of the UNICEF Executive
Board and Vice-Chairman of its Programme Committee.
On the invitation of UNICEF, United Nations, joined as its Senior Adviser in UNICEF headquarters
in New York, in June 1981, on deputation from Government of India. Eventhough UNICEF requested
him to stay with them on a permanent basis, gave up this lucrative job to return to Government in
January, 1987 and worked as State Vigilance Commissioner and Commissioner for Administrative
Reforms.
Was appointed Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu in February 1988, when the
State was brought under President s Rule and continued as Chief Secretary under an elected
Government from January 1989 till January 1991. Moved to Government of India and worked as
Secretary in two Ministries including as Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs from where retired
in 1993.
Widely travelled and participated in several international meetings including many United Nations
bodies.
His service in Government, spanning 36 years, is an absolutely unblemished record, known for
initiative result-oriented work, high integrity and efficiency.
SHRI RAMESHWAR THAKUR
Born on 28th July 1927 in his native village Thakur Gangti, district Godda, Jharkhand, Shri
Thakur received his M.A., L.L.B and F.C.A. degrees from Patna University, Calcutta University and
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi respectively. His family is consisting of his
wife Smt. Narmada Thakur and two sons and two daughters. He participated in the quit India Movement
in 1942 and remained underground for nearly six months in Raj Mahal
Hills of Santhal Pargana. In connection with the National Movement he
was also arrested and detained in Central Jail, Dum dum, Calcutta in
1946. Shri Thakur also took active part in Health Care, Educational
Upliftment, Social Reforms and Rural Reconstruction activities particularly
in Santhal Pargana area of Jharkhand. He is a professional Chartered
Accountant since 1953. He has also served as a Lecturer in City College
of Calcutta University (1955-1960) and Visiting Professor in Delhi University
(1960-1973)
His other outstanding services are as follows :A.
Founder Trustee :
(i)
Hari Devi Smarak Nidhi - A Public Charitable Trust established in 1965. Established a
30 bedded Rural Referral Hospital in 1976 and another 40 bedded Hospital for Cancer,
Leprosy & T.B. in 2002 at native village, Thakur Gangti, Dist. Godda, Jharkhand.
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(ii)
B.
Gadadhar Mishra Smarak Nidhi - A Public Charitable Trust established in 1965 at
Gandhigram. Engaged in Khadi & Village Industries, Rural Development Programmes
in Godda District, Jharkhand since 1965.
Shri Thakur has held important and prestigious positions from time to time including :
(i) President
: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (1966-67)
(ii) National President : All India Bharat Scouts and Guides.(1998-01 & 2004- till date).
(iii) Chairman
: Study Group on Banking Costs, Banking Commission,
Government of India (1978-82).
(iv) Chairman
: Associated Journals Ltd. (1987-91).
(v) Chairman
: Thakur Research Foundation, New Delhi (Since 1981).
(vi) Chairman
: Rajendra Bhawan Trust, New Delhi.
(vii) Director
: (i) Unit Trust of India (4 years), (ii) Export Credit and Guarantee
Corporation (3 years), (iii) Punjab National Bank (1978-82),
(iv) Punjab, Haryana and Delhi Chambers of Commerce
(3 years), (v) Board of Governors, Management Development
Institute, Gurugaon, Haryana.
(ix) Secretary
C.
International Delegation :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
D.
E.
: Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust, Amethi, U.P.
Deputy Leader - Indian Parliamentary Union Conference, Geneva (1984).
Leader of Indian Delegation to the World Congress of Scouts, Brussels (1964).
Group Leader to the International Congress of Accountants, Mexico (1982).
Leader of Fifteenth Asia Pacific Gathering, Colombo (1984).
Leader of Indian Delegation to the 17th General Assembly Coventry,
London (1987).
Chairman, World Congress of Scouts & Guides Fellowship (1999)
Parliament & Union Council of Minister :
(i)
Shri Thakur was elected to the Rajya Sabha (April 1984 to March 1990) and was
re-elected (April 1990 to March 1996).
(ii)
Shri Thakur was Union Minister of State for Finance (Revenue), Rural Development
and Parliamentary Affairs (June 1991 to December 1994).
Travels Abroad :
Russia, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Switzerland, United States, Mexico,
Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka etc.
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BIO - DATA OF CHIEF MINISTERS OF ORISSA
MAHARAJA SHRI KRUSHNA CHANDRA
GAJAPATI NARAYAN DEO
Late Maharaja Shri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo of Paralakhemundi, the son of
Late Goura Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo was born on 26th April 1892, educated in Madras assumed
rulership in 1913, an enlightened and benevolent ruler; a patron of education
and culture organised the annual session of the Utkal Union Conference at
Paralakhemundi in 1914. In 1916, he was nominated by the Government to
hold the post of Honorary Commissioner of the Land-Force of the Defence
of India, laid a light railway through his Estate connecting Naupada with
Paralakhemundi; set up a big library in his palace for research scholars, an
important member of the justice party of Madras, member of the Royal
Agricultural Commission in 1927, member of the Madras Legislative Council,
represented the case of Orissa at the Round Table Conference, London
1930-31, deposed before the joint parliamentary committee for the union of
Paralakhemundi with Orissa in 1934, Placed the printed Memorandum before
the authorities and strongly advocated for inclusion of the Oriya Portions of Paralakhemundi in Orissa
and Orissa for a separate province; formed the non-Congress Ministry in Orissa in 1937, the
Government conferred on him the title of Maharaja in 1936 in recognition of his honour and merit. In
1941 November the Maharaja was invited to form the Ministry and assumed the Chief Ministership.
Member of the Constituent Assembly of India 1947-50, life member of the Royal Society of Arts and
Royal Asiatic Society, London; Life member of Utkal University, Utkal University conferred on him
the degree of LL. D. This worthy illustrious son of Orissa passed on 25th May 1974.
SHRI BISWANATH DAS
Not only as a prominent legislator, Shri Biswanath Das, the illustrious son
of Orissa has earned name and fame, but as a member of the Constituent
Assembly had all his praise for the hard work the Drafting Committee had put
on for making the Constitution.
He was born on 8th March 1889 to late Madhusudan Das of Ganjam
district. He graduated from the Ravenshaw College and obtained a Bachelor
of Law from the Calcutta University. While pursuing his Legal avocation in
Madras, he was illegistibly drawn to the freedom struggle in response to the
Non Co-operation Movement in 1921 and joined the Indian National Congress.
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In the same year, he was elected President of Chhatrapur Taluk Board in Ganjam district. Prior to
1920, he had pioneered the agitation for abolition of inermediary system of land by organising Kishan
Movement in Madras Presidency.
Elected to the Madras Council for three terms from 1920 to 1929, he resigned from the body to
activise the freedom movement and courted imprisonment several times.
His tireless efforts for amalagamation of Oriya speaking tracts through the aegis of Utkal
Conference is indeed a valued memory. After the separation of Orissa Province in 1936, he was
elected to its Assembly to become its first Prime Minister in 1937. During his premiership the three
important tenancy Legislation which his Ministry initiated were :
(a) Madras Estates Land (Orissa Amendment Act) Bill ;
(b) Orissa Tenancy (Amendment) Bill ;
(c) Money Lenders Bill
He, however, resigned the office in 1939 in obedience to the directives of the Indian National
Congress on declaration of Second World War. He had braved detention during the Quit India
Movement in 1942.
Shri Biswanath Das, who lived all along a life of austerity had numerous occasions to hold high
political offices. He was a member of the Constituent Assembly from 1947 to 1952. The contribution
of Shri Biswanath Das to the shaping of the new Constitution is no less important. His ideas and
ideals are reflected in many provisions of the Constitution. The chapter on Directive Principles of
State Policy had given place to most of his ideas on social and economic justice. He was very much
optimistic about the working of the new Constitution usually with Constituent Assembly, names like
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalswamy Ayyangar, Hridayanath Kunzru, K.
Santhanam, Satchidananda Sinha, K. M. Munshi, Tej Bahadur Sapru, etc. come to occupy the
memories of the students of Indian Government and politics. But there were also other members in
the Constituent Assembly whose name do not appear frequently in the memories of the scholars of
Indian Constitution, though they have rendered great services in the working of the Constitution of
free India. One such name is late Biswanath Das, the Ex-Chief Minister of Orissa. Late Biswanath
Das was the first and only Chief Minister of Orissa to be associated with the Constitution-making.
Besides being a member of the State Congress Executive Committee 1947-1952, he was the
President of Pradesh Congress Committee for a number of years. Elected to the State Assembly
1962, he resigned to accept the Governorship of Uttar Pradesh was sworn in on 16th April 1962 and
held this gubernatorial for a term of five years. He returned to State politics once again to hold the
Coalition Ministry of Utkal Congress, Swatantra and Jharakhand during the year 1971 and 1972.
He keenly persued high ideals of social service by his involved association with the servants of
the people s society of which he became the President of on the demise of the former Prime Minister
Lal Bahadur Sastri. Besides he was one of the founder trustees of Chatrudham-Veda Bhawan, Puri
and instituted Biswanath Trust Fund to cater to the felt needs of poor students.
An embodiment of symplicity and grace, a vateran freedom fighter, an astute statesman and a
democrat he led the socio-political life of the State for more than half century. The most distinguished
illustrious son of the State passed away on 2-6-1984.
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DR. HAREKRUSHNA MAHATAB
Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab was the son of Krushna Charan Das and Tohapha Debi. He was
born on 21st November 1899 at Agarpada in undivided Balasore district. After matriculation from
Bhadrak High School, he joined Ravenshaw College, Cuttack for his higher studies, which were left
incomplete as he was irresistibly drawn to the National Liberation Movement in 1921. Thereafter his
life was a saga of struggle and dedication to the cause of country s freedom. He started weekly
Prajatantra in 1923 at Balasore. First imprisonment on charge of sedition in
the year 1922. He was the Chairman of Balasore District Board from 1924
1928. He was the member of Bihar and Orissa Council in 1924. He joined
Salt Movement and imprisoned in 1930. He was elected as the General
Officer Commanding of Congress Sevadal for Puri Congress session in
1932 and he was arrested, when Congress was banned. He participated in
Harijan Movement in 1934 and opened his ancestral temple to Harijans for
the first time in Orissa. According to the instruction of the Father of the
Nation Mahatma Gandhi, he started Gandhi Karma Mandir at Agarpada in
Balasore district. He became the President of Utkal Pradesh Congress
Committee from 1930-1931 and again in 1937. He was nominated to
Congress Working Committee by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1938 and continued till 1946 and again
from 1946 to 1950. He was the President of State People s Enquiry Committee in 1938 and
recommended cancellation of Sananda of Rulers and merger of Ex-State with Orissa Province. He
participated in Non-Co-operation Movement and courted imprisonment in 1941 and Quit India
Movement in 1942. Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab was the Chief Minister of Orissa from 1946 to 1950,
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry from 1950 52, Secretary General, Congress Party in
Parliament 1952, Governor of Bombay from 1955-56, resigned from Governorship in 1956 and again
became the Chief Minister of Orissa from 1956 to 1960. Dr. Mahatab has been rightly recognised as
the architect of modern Orissa for his pivotal role in the merger and integration of former princely
States, founding the State s Capital at Bhubaneswar and the sanction and construction of the multipurpose Hirakud Dam Project.
He was elected to Lok Sabha in 1962 and became Deputy President of Congress Party in
1966. He resigned from Congress Party and Ied Jana Congress Party in 1966. He was elected to
Orissa Legislative Assembly in 1967, 1971 and 1974.
He was the founder of the Prajatantra Prachar Samiti which till today publish Daily Prajatantra
and Jhankar a monthly journal. He was Chief Editor of the publications since inception. He was the
President of Orissa Sahitya Academy and Sangit Natak Academy for a couple of terms. Permanent
member of the Utkal University Senate. He was a distinguished historian and writer in English and
Oriya. He was conferred Honorary Degree of Doctor by Andhra University, Degree of Doctor of
Literature by Utkal University and Doctor of Laws by Sagar University.
True to his multifaceted personality, Dr. Mahatab earned distinction as an accomplished writer
History of Orissa , Beginning of the End . Apart from this, he had authored several novels, plays
and poems which are acclaimed for their literary value. The compilation of his popular column Gaon
Mazlis published in Daily Prajatantra received the Central Sahitya Academy Award in 1983.
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Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab was a political leader par excellence. The emeriti of his achievements
in one life time is extraordinary. He towered over the time and events to lead the people of the State
through years of transition during independence and thereafter. This illustrious son of this soil passed
away on 2nd January, 1987.
SHRI NABAKRISHNA CHOUDHURY
Shri Nabakrishna Choudhury born 1901 November 22nd, son of late Gokulananda Choudhury
of Kherash of Jagatsinghpur in the undivided district of Cuttack. Education up to B.A. in Ravenshaw
College, left education at the time of Non-Co-operation Movement, 1921. One of the founder members
of BHARATI MANDIR , an Organisation of Educated Youth for Cultural and
Political Independence, joined Sabarmati Ashram and stayed with Gandhiji
for about two years. In 1926 went to Shantiniketan for studies, married Malati
Debi in 1927, took part in Salt Satyagrah of 1930, was successful to explain
to people about non-payment of revenue to Government. A founder member
of Congress Socialist Party of India, took leading part in Peasant Movement,
Member of Orissa Legislative Assembly from 1937 to 1956. Led people of
Eastern Princely States (Gadajat) of Dhenkanal and Talcher in Independence
Movement, courted arrest in that movement and in subsequent movements
of Civil Disobedience and Quit India. Minister of Revenue, Supply and
Transport from 1946 to 1948, nationalised passengers transport system, President, Orissa Land
Reforms Committee, 1947, resigned from the Cabinet and worked as an Organiser of Basic Education,
Chief Minister of Orissa from 1950 to 1956, enacted Grama Panchayat Act, Zamidari Abolition Act
and Orissa Tenants Protection Act, joined Sarvodaya Movement, after resigning from Chief
Ministership, President Sarba Seba Sangha, devoted his time for economically backward class,
joined J.P s Movement in 1974 to 1977. Expired on 24-6-1984.
SHRI BIJU PATNAIK
Biju Patnaik Born 5th March, 1916 Son of Late Laxminarayan Patnaik Education : B.
Sc.standard; Married : Shrimati Gyan Patnaik, two sons and one daughter ; Prior occupation : Business;
Hobbies : Aeronautics and Industry; Travel Abroad : U. K., U. S. A., U. S. S. R., Paris, Indonesia and
several other countries; Political activities : Since boyhood fond of adventurous
life; During student life set out on cycle from Cuttack to Peshawar ; joined
Indian National Airways and became its ace pilot, During Quit India Movement
collaborated with underground leaders; Imprisoned for thirty months ; At the
risk of his life he brought the Indonesian Premier Mr. Sultan Siharir to New
Delhi by plane at the time of Indonesian Freedom Struggle. First Indian plane
was landed by him in Kashmir in 1947, when Pakistan attacked India ; on
returning to Orissa took interest in Industries and established many; President,
U. P. C. C. one term; Member, A. I. C. C., In 1961 Mid-term election under his
leadership brought unprecedent absolute majority for Congress Party; Became
Chief Minister 1961 63 and resigned under Kamraj Plan; Kalinga Airways is one of his creations.
Donor of 1,000 pound prize to UNESCO as Science Award; Elected to the Orissa Legislative Assembly
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1952, 1957, 1961 from Jagannathprasad, Surada (Ganjam) and Chowdwar (Cuttack) respectively;
again elected in 1971 and 1974 from Rajnagar (Cuttack); Chairman, Planning Board, Government of
Orissa from 1971 to 1972 June. Took active part and rendered valuable service to the people of
Rajnagar area in particular who suffered from the havoc caused by the cyclone in October, 1971.
Elected to Parliament in 1977 and Cabinet Minister of the Central Ministry 1977 to 1979. Elected to
Lok Sabha from Kendrapara Constituency in 1980. Again Shri Patnaik was elected to Lok Sabha
from Kendrapara Parliamentary Constituency in 1984 Lok Sabha election. He was also elected from
Bhubaneswar Assembly Constituency to Orissa Legislative Assembly in 1985 General Election. He
resigned from Kendrapara Parliamentary Constituency and became the Opposition Leader in Orissa
Legislative Assembly. Again he was elected to Orissa Legislative Assembly in 10th Orissa Legislative
Assembly Election from Bhubaneswar Assembly Constituency. In 1990 under his dynamic leadership
the Janata Dal secured more than three fourth majority of the Orissa Legislative Assembly which is
quite unprecedented. He was unanimously elected as the Leader of the Janata Dal in Orissa Legislative
Assembly and on his birth day he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Orissa on 5th March, 1990.
Again he was elected from Bhubaneswar Assembly Constituency in March, 1995 and became Leader
of Opposition. Later he contested for Lok Sabha Election held in June, 1996 from Aska and Cuttack
Constituency. He was elected from both the Constituencies. He resigned from O. L. A. and joined as
Parliament Member from Aska Lok Sabha Constituency. The age old leader passed away on 17th
April, 1997 at Escort Hospital, New Delhi.
SHRI BIREN MITRA
Born : 26th November, 1917 at Bangalisahi, Cuttack-2, District Cuttack.
Death : 25th May, 1978 (60 years 5 months 29 days)
Father : Late Bipin Behari Mitra; Married to Shrimati Iswarama Mitra; Father
of two sons and one daughter; Education : B. A., B. L. (Ravenshaw College,
Cuttack).
Political and other activities :
Interested in philanthropic activities. An outstanding student leader. While leading medical
students strike was imprisoned in the year 1939. During Quit India Movement in the year 1942 was
imprisoned in Berhampur Jail. Played outstanding role in Peasant and Labour Movements. Opted
Inter-caste marriage. Minister, Orissa 1961 63, Chief Minister, Orissa from 1963-64. Resigned
from Chief Ministership in the year 1965. Elected to Orissa Legislative Assembly in 1952, 1957 and
1961 and 1967 from Cuttack City (Cuttack) Constituency. Expired on 25-5-1978 at S. C. B. Medical
College Hospital, Cuttack.
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SHRI SADASIBA TRIPATHY
Shri Sadasiba Tripathy Born 21st April 1910, son of late Lingaraj Tripathy, Education
Matriculate, Married Shrimati Tilottama Tripathy; three sons.
Political and other activities Served as Teacher 1929 1936 and was
associated with Congress. Responsible for political awakening of the people
of Adivasi infested Koraput district. Gave lead to people of Koraput district in
Freedom Movement. Imprisoned for one year during individual Satyagraha
Movement, 1941. Under detention from 1943 to 1945 during Quit India
Movement Secretary, Orissa Bhoodan Yagan Samiti, 1958 1961 and
continues to be a member. Member, A.I.C.C. and Executive Member, P. C.
C., 1938 1955. Has been a Minister for a total period of twelve years and the main portfolio was
Revenue throughout. An expert in Revenue Administration of Orissa. Piloted Orissa Zamindary
Abolition and Land Reforms Bill. Chief Minister, Orissa from February 1965 to 1967 February. Elected
1937, 1946, 1952, 1957, 1961 and 1967 from Nowrangpur and Umarkot. Expired on 9-9-1980 at S.
C. B. Hospital, Cuttack.
SHRI RAJENDRA NARAYAN SINGH DEO
Born : 31st March 1912; Son of Late Maharaja Prithwiraj Singh Deo; At Sailashree Palace,
P.O. Balangir, Dist. Balangir; Education : Studied in Mayo College, Ajmer, St. Columbia s College,
Hazaribagh; Undergone Administrative Training at Ranchi and Monghyr; Married Shrimati Kailash
Kumari Debi; 2 Sons; 4 Daughters, Elected March 1971 from Balangir Constituency (Balangir); Prior
occupation-ex-Ruler, Patna; Hobbies-Photography and Cinematography; Favourite Pastime :
Reading; Social Activities Removed untouchability and allowed temple entry
to Harijans in the Patna State; Literary Activity Contributed articles of interest
to the newspapers and periodicals; Travel Abroad U. S.A., Canada, West
Germany, Japan, U. K., France, Italy, Switzerland and some other Asian
countries; Political Activities After merger of the States, there was great
discontentment amongst the people of the Orissa State ; To channelise this
discontentment on healthy lines and to check the evils of one-party rule, a
new political party, Ganatantra Parishad was formed under his leadership in
1950 in order to establish and aid the real democracy in the State. This party
continued to work as the main opposition in the State Legislature during the
last three elections in Orissa and merged with the Swatantra Party after the
Parliamentary Election 1962; Elected to Parliament (Lok Sabha) 1952; Elected
to Orissa Legislative Assembly in 1957 and 1961 from Kantabanjhi Constituency and 1967 from
Balangir Constituency; President Utkal Sammelan 1956; Secretary-General, National Democratic
Party under the Presidentship of late Shayama Prasad Mukherji; Opposition Leader, Orissa Legislative
Assembly 1957 to 1959 November and from 1961 to 1967 November; Finance Minister, CongressGanatantra Parishad Coalition Ministry from May 1959 to February 1961, was member of the Rules
Committee and several Select Committees in the Lok Sabha; Chairman, Public Accounts Committee,
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Orissa; Member, Public Funds Development Enquiry Committee, Orissa; As a Ruler of ex-Patna
State took and implemented alround developments in the State; Established Rajendra College at
Balangir; Took active and important part in Orissa politics since 1948; President, Swatantra Party,
Orissa Unit, 1962; Member, General Council, National Executive Parliamentary Board, Swatantra
Party; Chief Minister of Orissa since 1967 March with the portfolios of Finance, Home (excluding
Jails and Reformatories and Public Relations), Planning and Co-ordination; Minister, Political &
Services (excluding River Valley Development) and Home (Public Relations and Tourism) till 9th
June, 1972. Expired on 23-2-1975.
SHRIMATI NANDINI SATAPATHY
Shrimati Nandini Satapathy : At Pithapur, District Cuttack, Born : 9th
June, 1931 ; Daughter of Padma Bhusan Shri Kalindi Charan Panigrahi ;
Education M.A. ; Married Shri Devendra Satapathy ; Two sons; Hobby;
Reading, Favourite Pastime, Social welfare; Associated with several social
and cultural organisation; Literary Activity; Author of many poems and short
stories; Hindi verson of her short stories Janapath published; Edited Kalana
Oriya monthly; Travel Abroad U.K., U.S.S.R., U.S.A., Paris, etc. Political
Activities; while at school took active interest and part in public affairs; led students movement and
Secretary, Girls Students Association 1948-49; organised relief work in distant villages affected by
floods and drought; organised Orissa Women s Relief Committee and was its Secretary, 1958;
Organisor, Orissa Branch of Association of Social and Moral Hygiene in India; Associated with many
welfare, relief, literary and other organisations; Elected to Rajya Sabha as Congress member in April
1962 and again in April 1968; was Dy. Minister for Information and Broadcasting, 29th January
1966; was Deputy Minister attached to Prime Minister 14th February, 1969; was Minister of State
26th June 1970; As Central Council of Ministers earned a name. Led Indian Film Delegation to
Moscow November-December 1966 and October 1968 and to Taskent in May 1972, Attended 15th
General Conference of UNESCO at Paris as delegate in Indian Delegation, accompanied Prime
Minister as member of India s delegation to Commemorative Session, United Nations in New York,
Chairman, Children s Film Society, India for two terms; Member, Board of Director, International
Centre of Film for Children and Young People in Paris October 1968; Member, Working Committee
A.I.C.C. ; Member, Advisory Council, Youth Congress ; elected leader of Orissa Congress Legislature
Party 13th June, 1972 and was Chief Minister till 1st March, 1973; again elected leader, Congress
Legislature Party 2nd March 1974 and was Chief Minister till 1976 ; elected to Orissa Legislative
Assembly from Dhenkanal 1977 and 1980.
SHRI BINAYAK ACHARYA
Shri Binayak Acharya : Born on 30th August, 1918; Son of Late
Raghunath Acharya; Education B.A. D.Ed., married Shrimati Bhagyalata
Acharya; Three sons and three daughters; Prior Occupation-Teachership;
Hobbies-Newspaper reading; Favourite Pastime : Discussion of political
affairs and study of International situation. Political Activities-Took part in
1942 Movement, kept contact with the underground Leaders and looked
after their family members during their absence; His house was searched
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by the police during Quit India Movement, and his brother Shri Satyanarayan Acharaya was taken to
custody; spent about 20 years as Headmaster in several M. E. and High Schools; Prior to the
teachership served as the Graduate Assistant in several schools; During teachership, was also
interested in Political affairs; Firm believer in socialism and deeply interested in trade union activities;
A staunch supporter of Socialism and Secularism; Took keen interest for the upliftment of the backward
communities in the country; After resigning Headmastership, started active political career in 1967;
Contested election to Orissa Legislative Assembly, 1967 and 1971 from Berhampur Constituency
and got elected; was Leader of the Opposition in the Orissa Legislative Assembly from 1967 to 1972.
After the fall of the United Front Ministry joined Congress (R) and was Minister, Agriculture, Urban
Development, Labour, Employment and Housing from 14th June 1972 to March 1973 and then
Minister, Finance; became Chief Minister on 29-12-1976 and continued till 30-4-1977. Expired on
11-12-1983.
SHRI NILAMANI ROUTRAY
Shri Nilamani Routray : Born on 24th May 1920; Son of late
Chandrasekhar Routray; Education; B. A., B.L.; At/P.O. Mukundapur, P.S.
Tihidi, Dist. Balasore; Married; late Nalini Devi Routray; One son; worked as
Editor of Oriya daily The Prajatantra ; Hobby & Favourite Pastime-study of
Political history and Political trend in national and international sphere.
Secretary, Oriya Samaj, Calcutta and rendered valuable service to riot-striken
industrial workers in 1946 during direct action days of Muslim League; Travel
Abroad-Switzerland, Germany, France, U. K. and USSR. Political ActivitiesDedicated force in freedom struggle and Trade Union movements; Active
student leader during college career; one of the founders of Orissa Branch of All-India Students
Federation; Imprisoned several times for political activities; connected with students organisation;
Organiser Orissa Branch of Indian National Trade Union Congress and its General Secretary and
then President, 1948; President OPCC 1967 70; President UC and State Unit of Bharatiya Lok Dal.
Member of Orissa Legislative Assembly from 1948 to 1967, from 1971 to 1973 and from June
1977 to February 1980, Minister 1952 to 1957, Minister 1957 to 1963 and from 1965 to 1967. Deputy
Chief Minister 1963 to 1965, Minister 1971, Deputy Chief Minister 1972 and resigned from Cabinet :
February 1973; Elected to Rajya Sabha 1976, Chief Minister of Orissa from 1977 to February 1980.
Expired on 4.10.2004.
SHRI JANAKI BALLAV PATNAIK
Shri Janaki Ballav Patnaik was born at Rameswar, Puri on January 3,
1927. After receiving his early education at Khurda High School, he graduated
in Sanskrit (Honours) from the Utkal University in 1947 and received his
Master s Degree in Political Science from the Banaras Hindu University in
1949.
On the conclusion of his University education, he took up Journalism
and joined the EASTERN TIMES (English Daily) as Sub-Editor. In 1950, he
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became the Joint Editor of the EASTERN TIMES. Two years later, he became the Editor of the
paper. Simultaneously, he took-up editorship of PRAJATANTRA (Oriya Daily). He was Editor of both
the papers until 1967. He was the Editor of PAURUSHA, a monthly magazine published in Oriya, for
a long time.
Shri Janaki Ballav Patnaik was a student leader all through his college days. He was President
of the State Youth Congress in 1950. He had successfully led a tenants movement at Madhupur,
Cuttack District in 1953. He was a member of the Working Committee of the Pradesh Congress
Committee from 1954 to 1960. He was a member of the Standing Committee of the All-India
Newspaper Editors Conference from 1956 to 1960 and of the Sahitya Akademi of Orissa from 1956
to 1967. He was a fellow of the Senate of Utkal University from 1957 to 1967. He was associated with
many literary and Cultural Organisations in Orissa. He was President of the All Orissa Basic School
Teachers Conference.
Shri Patnaik had widely travelled and also visited the United Kingdom, West Germany, the
UAR, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, USSR, Afghanistan, France, Italy and Israel.
He is the author of Gautam Buddha-Biography. He also published a translation of Bhartruhari
Nitisatak in Oriya in verse form.
Shri Patnaik was elected to Lok Sabha in 1971.
He was Deputy Minister of Defence in Mrs. Gandhi s Cabinet from 1973 to 1975 and then
Minister of State for Defence. He initiated many new schemes for the welfare of ex-servicemen and
brought about improvement in the cantonment administration in the country.
Shri Patnaik was elected to Lok Sabha during the Lok Sabha Election held in January, 1980
and was the Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation and Labour.
Shri Patnaik was unanimously elected as Leader of the Congress (I) Legislative Party of Orissa.
He was elected from Athagarh constituency in a bye-election, 1980 and became the Chief Minister.
For the second time he was elected from Khurda and Athagarh Assembly constituency in 1985 and
unanimously elected as leader of the Congress (I) party of Orissa and was sworn in as Chief Minister
of Orissa.
Became the leader of Congress Legislature and took over the charge of Chief Minister for the
third term on 15th March, 1995.
His hobbies are swimming and travelling.
He is the leader of opposition in the 13th Legislative Assembly.
SHRI HEMANANDA BISWAL
Son of Shri Basudev Biswal, At : Thakurpada P.O. Bhalupatna, District;
Sambalpur, Born 1st December, 1939; Married; Smt. Urmila Biswal, Daughter5, Son-1; Edn. I.A., Elected; March 1985 from Laikera Constituency; Pre
Occ. : Teachership 1961 1967; Hobbies; Gardening and Photography;
Favourite Pastime-Travelling and games; Spl. Int. : Reading of Political
Magazines and other weekly and fortnightly magazines.
Social Activities Organisor of Yubak Sangh, Tribal Welfare Sangh.
Athletic Association Dramatic association and Educational Institutions, Lit.
Act. : During student career used to write poems and articles.
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Political Activities Elected as Chairman to Kirmira Panchayat Samiti in 1967 and 1971; Joined
Congress in 1972; Convenor of Youth Congress of Kirmira Block, Vice-President of Jharsuguda
Land Development Bank from 1968 to 1974; Governing Body Member of Jharsuguda L.N. College
and Kuchinda College, Member of the Orissa Assembly in 1974 and 1980 from same constituency
with congress ticket; Chairman of P.U.C. of Assembly from 1981 to 1983, President of the Sambalpur
D.C.C. (I) in 1984-85. He was Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare in J. B. Patnaik Ministry
from 12-3-1985 to 19-12-1986. Took over the charge of Chief Minister of Orissa from 7th December,
1989 to 4th March, 1990 and 6-12-1999 to 5-3-2000.
DR. GIRIDHAR GAMANG
Dr. Giridhar Gamang Born on 8th April, 1943 in Dibrisingi village of Gunupur in Rayagada
District of Orissa, graduated from Berhampur University and was subsequently conferred Honorary
Degree of Doctor of Science by the Forest Research Institute (Deemed
University), Dehradun. He served as a Union Minister in various key ministries
from 1982 to 1996 except the years 1984 and 1990. He was Union Deputy
Minister for Supply and Rehabilitation (1982), Union Deputy Minister for
Labour (1982-83), Union Deputy Minister, Welfare (1985 88), Union Minister
of State for Tourism (1988), Union Minister of State for Communications
1988-89 and held Independent Charge of the said ministry from July to
December 1989; Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries
(Independent Charge) (1991 93), Union Minister of State for Planning and
Programme Implementation (Independent Charge) (1993 95) and Union
Minister of State for Mines (Independent Charge) (1995-96). Dr. Gamang
was elected to Lok Sabha for eight consecutive terms (5th Lok Sabha
Elections 1972 to 12th Lok Sabha Elections in 1996) from Koraput
Parliamentary Constituency without any break. His eventful political career is interspersed with
divergent activities, i.e., Member, Estimate Committee (1973 75); Executive Member, C.P.P. (I)
(1977 79); Member, Committee on the Welfare of SCs & STs (1978-79 & 1980 82); Member,
Committee on Official Language (1980 84); Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (1990);
Member, Library Committee (1990); Member, Consultative Committee (1990-91, Ministry of I & B);
President, Orissa P.C.C.(I) (1990 92); Chairman, Orissa Election Campaign Committee (1995);
Member, AICC (1996); Member, Committee on Communications (1996-97 & 1998-99). Besides, he
is Life Member to Indian Parliamentary Group; Member, Indian Institute of Public Administration and
Member/Advisor to various cultural orgnisations. He has visited countries like Canada, Greece, Italy,
Kenya, Mauritius, Sychelles, U. K. and U.S.A.
Dr. Gamang has an amazing interest in tribal culture, music and dances. On top of this, as a
performing musician on stage, he holds spectators spellbound with his dancing agility and musical
performances through his much loved folk instruments Dhamp and Changu. As a gifted artiste he
evolves classical soundscape, which has a healing effect and meditative value. Besides the tribal
folk musical instruments, he has also a flair in playing on western electronic instruments. Dr. Gamang,
an amateur artist of high calibre is the Founder Director and Patron of Hidden Talent Cultural Troupe,
Koraput.
Interest in intellectual pursuit is another dimension of Dr. Gamang s multifaceted personality.
He is not only a voracious reader but also the author of two books, Piradana Kening i.e., a collection
of Soura poems in Oriya and Constitutional Provisions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Another significant feature of his long and distinguished political career is that he has never
changed his party affiliation, a rare phenomenon in the present age of political opportunism and
careerism.
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Orissa is immensely indebted to Dr. Giridhar Gamang for effecting extensive automisation of
telephone exchanges operating in the State.
Dr. Giridhar Gamang, a worthy son of the soil took over the charge of Chief Minister of Orissa
from 17th February 1999 to 6th December 1999.
SHRI NAVEEN PATNAIK
Shri Naveen Patnaik, son of late Shri Biju Patnaik and Smt. Gyan Patnaik,
was born on 16-10-1946 at Cuttack, Orissa and educated at Doon School at
Dehradun. In 1967 he graduated from Delhi University. A bachelor, Shri Naveen
Patnaik has recently written a series of non-fiction books on India which have
received wide acclaim both in India and abroad. Earlier, Shri Naveen Patnaik
was a pioneer in achieving international recognition of Indian design while
also working with handloom weavers to enlarge home markets for Indian
textiles. As a founder member of INTACH (The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage)
he has been a prime mover for the preservation of India s cultural wealth.
Shri Naveen Patnaik s books reflect his deep interest in Indian cultural history and tradition. A
Second Paradise dealt with Indian culture, A Desert Kingdom with Indian history and The Garden
of Life with India s environment and traditional knowledge. All the three books were published not
just in India but also widely acclaimed in the U.S.A. and Britain.
After the death of his father, the legendary Biju Patnaik, Shri Naveen Patnaik felt compelled to
enter politics. In June 1997 he was elected Member of Parliament to the 11th Lok Sabha in a byelection from Aska Constituency in Orissa. In the Lok Sabha he drew the nation s attention to the
severe water shortage creating drought conditions in Aska and neighbouring constituencies and to
the Human Rights Report on starvation deaths in Western Orissa. He also toured his constituency
extensively and his close association with the people of Aska enabled him to take urgent action on
the severe water shortage by reactivating village wells, drilling new tube-wells and bringing medical
assistance on an urgent basis by mobile medical van and ambulance as well as organising village
clinics.
As a member of the 11th Lok Sabha Shri Naveen Patnaik sat on the (1) Consultative Committee
of Ministry of Steel & Mines (2) Standing Committee on Commerce and (3) Library Committee of
Parliament.
As a result of his dedication to the problems of the people Shri Naveen Patnaik earned the
reputation of being a worthy son of his father, whose name is synonymous in Orissa with development.
In December 1997 this led to the formation of a new regional political entity the Biju Janata Dal Party
in Orissa, under the leadership of Shri Naveen Patnaik. Within 8 weeks the Biju Janata Dal swept to
victory, bringing nine of its twelve candidates as Members to the 12th Lok Sabha.
On being elected to the 12th Lok Sabha from Aska Parliamentary Constituency Shri Patnaik
held the important portfolio of Cabinet Minister of Steel & Mines. He was re-elected to the 13th Lok
Sabha and became the Union Cabinet Minister for Mines & Minerals.
In the 2000 Orissa Assembly Polls he was elected from Hinjili Constituency and was unanimously
elected the leader of the BJD-BJP alliance and on 5th March took the oath of office of the Chief
Minister, Orissa. For second time, he became the Chief Minister on 16th May 2004.
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BIO-DATA OF
HON'BLE SPEAKER, ORISSA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
SHRI MAHESWAR MOHANTY
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
056 - PURI
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Puri
Date of Birth
:
26.02.1956
Father's Name
:
Shri Narayan Mohanty
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Bishnupriya Mohanty
Children
:
Son : 2
Educational Qualification
:
M.A. (Political Science) (Banaras Hindu University),
LL.B. (Utkal University)
Profession
:
Advocate
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Puri Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate, 1995-2000.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Puri Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Puri Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2004
till date.
Speaker 21.05.2004 - Continuing
Member, Public Undertkings Committee 1995-1996, 1998, 1999, 1999-2000
Member, Committee on Estimates 1996-1997
Member, Committee on Members' Amenities 1996-1997, 97-98, 98-99, 99-2000, 2000-2001,
2001-2002
Member, House Committee on Shri Jagannath Temple Administration 1997-2000, 2000-2001, 20012002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, Committee on Members' Amenities 1997-1998
Member, House Committee on Environment 1998-1999, 2002-2003
Member, Public Undertakings Committee 1998-1999
Member, Subject Committee on Water Resources 1998-1999
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Chairman, Committee on Paper Laid on the Table 2000-2001, 2001-2002
Member, Public Accounts Committee 2000-2001, 2001-2002
Member, House Committee on Orissa Engineering College 2000-2001
Member, House Committee on English Medium School 2000-2001
Member, House Committee on Shri Jagannath Temple Administration 2000-2001
Member, Library Committee 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003
Special Invitees, House Committee on Railways 2000-2001
Chairman, Committee on Paper Laid on the Table 2001-2002
Member, Public Accounts Committee 2001-2002
Member, Library Committee 2001-2002
Chairman, Committee on Estimates 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Environment 2002-2003
Member, House Committee to Enquire into the Unauthorised Entry of outsiders into the Assembly
Buildings 2002-2003
Member, Library Committee 2002 - 2003
Chairman, Committee on Estimates 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on KKP 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Rehabilitation 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Orissa Rural Housing Development Corporation 2003-2004
Special Invitees, Business Advisory Committee 2003-2004
Member, Senate of Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University 1996-2000
*****
Hobbies : Politics
Special Interest : Travelling
Social Activities : Associated with many Non-Political organisation as ex-officio Member and
President being the Chairman of Puri Municipality.
Cultural Activities : President and Advisor of many Clubs, Libraries and Cultural Associations of
the Puri Town.
Country Visited: Germany, Nepal, Thailand and Singapore
Other Information : General Secretary, S.C.S. College Students' Union, Puri, 1973-74, General
Secretary, Banaras Hindu University (Oriya Society), 1975-77, Councillor, Puri Municipality, 197880, Member, Board of Directors of Puri Urban Co-operative Bank, 1982-85, Chairman, Puri
Municipality, 1985-90 and 1992-95, President, Managing Committee of G.M. Law College, Puri,
since, 1992, Member, Shri Mandir Managing Committee since, 1994.
Shri Mohanty has been conferred upon prestigeous "BHARAT GAURAV" award by India International
Friendship Society at Hyderabad.
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BIO-DATA OF
HON'BLE DEPUTY SPEAKER,
ORISSA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
SHRI PRAHALAD DORA
Party Affiliation
:
Bharatiya Janata Party
Constituency
:
087 - CHITRAKONDA (ST)
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Malkangiri
Date of Birth
:
18.09.1946
Father's Name
:
Late Guru Dora
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Ratnamala Dora
Children
:
Son : 2
:
B.A. LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate
Daughter : 2
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Chitrakonda (ST) Constituency as Janata Candidate,
1977-1980
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Chitrakonda (ST) Constituency as Janata Dal
Candidate, 1990-1995
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Chitrakonda (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Party candidate, 2004 till date
Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker
20.03.1990 - 15.03.1995
03.07.2004 - Continuing
Hobbies : Reading newspapers, photography, visiting historical places and journalism.
Favourite Pastime : Moving in rural area, reading religious books and reading biography and
autobiography.
Special Interest : To work for tribals, Harijans, Poor workers and other down-trodden people.
Social Activities : Educating Adivasis and Harijan people on "Prohibition", "Untouchability",
"Dowry" and "atrocities".
Literary Activities : Contributing articles to newspapers on burning problems.
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Other Information : Experienced morethan ten years in Revenue, Civil, labour and Criminal laws.
Secretary, District Utkal Congress Committee in 1971-72; Member, National Council of Janata Party
for-two terms; General Secretary, State janata Party, 1980-83; Imprisoned three times on political
ground; President, N.A.C. Employees' Union, Malkangiri Rickshaw pullers' Union, Mazdoor Union,
Cinema Employees Union, Kendu Leaf Employees Union, LAMP Employees Union; Malkangiri Subdivision sevak (H.& T.W.) Association, D.N.K. Rehabilitation Employees Union, Motor Workers Union.
Permanent Address : At/Po - Pangam, Via-Mathili, Dist. Malkangiri.
Country Visited
-
Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh
Chairman
-
Committee on member's Amenities (1990-95)
Chairman
-
Committee on Government Assurance (1990-1991)
Chairman
-
Library Committee
Member
-
Rules Committee
Member
-
Committee on Sub-Ordinate Legislation
Member
-
House committee on Linguistic Minority
Member
-
Tribal Advisory Council
Member
-
Evaluation Committee (Govt. Committee)
Attended conference of presiding officers and Secretaries of Lagislature bodies in India.
Held in Chenai
-
1993
Held in Bhubaneswar
-
1994
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BIO-DATA OF PRESENT
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS IN ORISSA
Shri Kalindi Behera
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
041 - SALEPUR (SC)
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
29.05.1944
Father's Name
:
Shri Dhadi Behera
Category
:
Scheduled Caste Caste : Chamar
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Pramila Behera
Children
:
Son
:
M.A.
Profession
:
Politics
- 2
Daughter - 2
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Salepur (SC) Constituency as Janata Candidate, 19771980.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Salepur (SC) Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Salepur (SC) Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Salepur (SC) Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
Minister of State, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (Cultural Affairs) 25.10.1979 - 17.02.1980
Minister of State, Education & Youth Services 25.10.1979 - 17.02.1980
Minister of State (Ind), Energy (Rural Electrification) 07.01.1991 - 04.01.1993
Minister of State, Energy 08.03.1991 - 04.01.1993
Minister Energy 04.01.1993 - 15.03.1995
Minister, ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Works 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, ST & SC Development (Scheduled Caste), Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare
Minister, Excise 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
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Member, Committee of Privileges 2000-2001
Member, House Committee on Linguistic Minorities 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Rehabilitation 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Hobbies : Writing
Favourite Pastime : Reading, Writing and Travelling
Special Interest : Development of Oriya literature and propagation of Oriya culture.
Social Activities : Social service like expansion of education, establishing schools & colleges,
renovation of old temples, masjids, helping the poor people in need.
Cultural Activities : Take part in drama, cultural meetings and arranging religious functions.
Literary Activities : A renowned novelist and dramatist of Oriyas
Sports and Club : Attending many functions arranged by the Rural Club.
Book Written : Debakanya, Tatini Tata Sahar (Novel), Jeevan Jali Jai, Mayabi Krushna, Shakati
Parikshya, Bisa Ahuti, Agni Tapasya, Natak Sanchayan, Semananka Samparka Re, Mlana Sarbari
(Dramas), Akankika Sangraha and Oriya Natak 'O' Samalochana (Criticism).
Country Visited : London (U.K.), United States of America.
Permanent Address : At/Po - Natakai, Via - Nischintakoili, Dist - Cuttack.
Shri Padmanabha Behera
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
104 - PHULBANI (SC)
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Kandhamala
Date of Birth
:
16.03.1956
Father's Name
:
Shri Kartika Behera
Category
:
Scheduled Caste Sub Caste : Pana
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Bishnupriya Behera
Children
:
Son
:
Matric
Profession
:
Social Work, Politics, Cultivation
- 3
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Daughter - 1
Position Held :
Member, Lok Sabha from Phulbani (SC) Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 1998-1999.
Member, Lok Sabha from Phulbani (SC) Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 1999-2004
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Phulbani (SC) Constituency as Janata Candidate, 19901995.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Phulbani (SC) Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
Deputy Minister, Tourism Sports and Culture 15.03.1990 - 02.01.1991
Minister of State, Panchayati Raj 02.01.1991 - 04.01.1993
Minister of State (Ind), Panchayati Raj (Social Welfare) 04.01.1993 - 03.10.1994
Minister of State, Agriculture (Ind) 03.10.1994 - 15.03.1995
Minister, Steel and Mines 18.05.2004 - Continuing
Minister, Parliamentary Affairs 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Hobbies : Sports
Favourite Pastime : Travelling
Special Interest : Interested in the development of the people living in deep forest.
Social Activities : Working of the upliftment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; Prohibition,
protection of forest, development of education and removal of social evils.
Literary Activities : Interested in Art & Music.
Sports and Club : Football and volleyball
Other Information : Organisation of village Yubak Sangha and its President at the beginning of
political life, Secretary, Banabasi High School, Nuapadara, Phiringia, Ex-President of Co-operative
Society and Ex-Chairman of Panchayat Samiti; Member, Committee on Urban and Rural Development
and its Sub-Committee-1 on Urban Affairs and Employment in 1998-99(LS); Member,Committee on
the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in 1998-99(LS); Member,Consultative
Committee, Ministry of Steel and Mines in 1998-99(LS); Member, Committee on Urban and Rural
Development in 1999-2000(LS); Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes in 1999-2000 and 2000-2001(LS)
Permanent Address : Vill-Bilupader, P.O-Nuapader, Via-Phiringia, Dist-Kondhamal
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Shri Samir Dey
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
044 - CUTTACK CITY
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
10.01.1957
Father's Name
:
Late Atul Prasad Dey
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Dr. Dipika Dutta Ray
Children
:
Daughter - 1
:
M.A., LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate and Social Service
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Cuttack City Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
Candidate, 1995-2000.
Candidate, 2004 till date.
******
Minister, Urban Development 06.03.2000 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Public Grievances and Pension Administration 06.03.2000 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Higher Education 18.05.2004 - Continuing
Minister, Public Grievances and Pension Administration 18.05.2004 - Continuing.
*****
Hobbies : Social Work
Favourite Pastime : Gardening, to be in company of slum children
Special Interest : Espousing the cause of the poor and downtrodden in all sphere.
Social Activities : To mix with poor people, organising Shanti (peace) committees with the
co-operation of the Senior Citizens, to bring harmony in Cuttack town amongst the persons of different
religion and class.
Cultural Activities : Dramatist
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Sports and Club : President, Athletic Association, Orissa
Other Information : President, Juba Morcha, Cuttack District, General Secretary B.J.P., Cuttack
District, State Secretary, B.J.P. (Orissa Branch), Vice President BJP Legislature Party, the then
organisor A.B.V.P., B.M.S., R.S.S. completed 2nd OTC Camp, Member, Ramayan Prachar Sabha,
Member Film Division, President of Bank Employees Association, President, C.D.A. Employees
Association, President, Christ College Students' Union, President, OSRTC Employees Union.
Permanent Address : Sutahat, Dist - Cuttack.
Shri Prafulla Chandra Ghadai
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
023 - SUKINDA
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Jajpur
Date of Birth
:
05.12.1940
Father's Name
:
Late Kunja Bihari Ghadai
Category
:
General Caste : SEBC
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Pratima Ghadai
Children
:
Son
:
M.A., LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate
- 2
Daughter - 2
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Jajpur West Constituency as Jana Congress Candidate,
1967-1971.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Korai Constituency as Congress (R) Candidate,
1971-1973.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Sukinda Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Sukinda Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1995-2000.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Sukinda Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Sukinda Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
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Government Deputy Chief Whip 1967-71
Government Chief Whip 1971-73
******
Minister of State (Ind), Public Enterprises 07.01.1991 - 04.01.1993
Minister of State (Ind), Planning and Coordination 07.01.1991 - 04.01.1993
Minister, School and Mass Education 04.01.1993 - 15.03.1995
Minister, Health and Family Welfare 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Women and Child Development 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Finance 16.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Member, Public Undertaking Committee
Member, Library Committee
Member, Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member, House Committee on Cyclone/Flood 2000-2001
Member, Committee of Privileges 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Buildings. 2002-2003
Member, Ethics Committee 2003-2004
Chairman, Public Undertaking Committee
Hobbies : Social Work
Favourite Pastime : Reading
Special Interest : Trade Union Movement
Social Activities : Interested in removal of untouchability.
Literary Activities : Writing commentaries on political issues of the country.
Country Visited : U.S.S.R, G.D.R, U.S.A and U.K.
Other Information : President, All Utkal Students' Federation, President, Madhusudan Law College
Students' Union, General Secretary, Vani Vihar Hostel Union (Utkal University), President, All Orissa
Mines Workers' Federation, President, Orissa Mining and Transport Workers' Federation, Daitary,
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President, Sukinda Region Chromite Khadan Mazdoor Sangha, President, Boula Region Chromite
Mines Workers' Union, President, MIDEAST Steel Company Workers' Union, President, Kalinga
Nagar Mazdoor Union, President Orissa Gramina Mazdoor Sangha, General Secretary, Jana
Congress Party, General Secretary, Orissa Pradesh Congress Committee, Vice-President Biju Janata
Dal.
Permanent Address : Vill - Rampash, P.O. - Ferro Chrome Project, Dist. Jajpur
Shri Biswabhusan Harichandan
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
050 - BHUBANESWAR
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Khurda
Date of Birth
:
03.08.1934
Father's Name
:
Late Parsuram Harichandan
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Suprava Harichandan
Children
:
Son
:
B.A. (Hons.), LL.B
Profession
:
Advocate
- 2
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Chilika Constituency as Janata Candidate, 1977-1980.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Chilika Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate, 19901995.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Bhubaneswar Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
Candidate, 2004- till date.
******
Minister, Food and Civil Suplies 26.06.1977 - 25.10.1979
Minister, Law 26.06.1977 - 25.10.1979
Minister, Labour, Employment & Housing 26.06.1977 - 25.10.1979
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Minister, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (Cultural Affaris) 26.06.1977 - 25.10.1979
Minister, Food and Civil Supplies 24.07.1990 - 04.01.1993
Minister, Cooperation 04.01.1993 - 20.01.1993
Minister, Law 06.03.2000 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Revenue 06.03.2000-16.05.2004
Minister, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development 06.03.2000-06.08.2002
Minister, Rural Development, Industries and Law 18.05.2004 - continuing
*******
Chairman, Committee of Privileges 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2004-2005
Member, House Committee on Sareikala and Kharsuan 2000-2001
Member, Business Advisory Committee 2000-2001, 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Cyclone / Flood 2000-2001
Member, House Committee on Drought 2000-2001
Member, House Committee on Shri Jagannath Temple Administration 2000-2001, 2001-2002,
2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Linguistic Minorities 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Rehabilitation 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Buildings. 2002-2003
Member, Rules Committee 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, Business Advisory Committee 2003-2004
Hobbies : Organising Sports, Reading Books and Writing articles.
Favourite Pastime : Visiting historical places
Special Interest : Organising people to fight against injustice and corruption.
Social Activities : Educating the common people about their social and constitutional rights.
Cultural Activities : Organising and addressing the people for this cultural upliftment and to be
proud of their great tradition, history and cultural heritage.
Literary Activities : Writing One Act Plays
Book Written : "Maru Bataas", "Rana Pratap", "Sesha Jhalak", "Asta Sikha", "Manasi"
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Other Information : Joined Bharatiya Jana Sangha, 1971 and became its National Executive Member
and its Stae General Secretary till the formation of Janata Party in 1977. Detained under MISA in
1975. Joined B.J.P. and was its President for State from 1980 to 1988. Joined Janata Party in 1988
and became its Vice-President for the State. Joined B.J.P. on 4th April 1996.
Permanent Address : At- A/12, Nilakantha Nagar, P.O. Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar-12, Dist.Khurda
Smt. Pramila Mallik
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
029 - BINJHARPUR (SC)
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Jajpur
Date of Birth
:
04.03.1963
Father's Name
:
Shri Paban Mallik
Category
:
Scheduled Caste Caste : Gokha
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Shri Damodar Mallik
Children
:
Daughter - 1
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Social Work
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Binjharpur (SC) Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Binjharpur (SC) Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Binjharpur (SC) Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Candidate, 2004 - till date.
******
Minister, Women & Child Development 22.9.2004
*******
Member, House Committee on Women and Child Welfare 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2003-2004
Member, Committee on Members' Amenities 2000-2001, 2001-2002
Member, House Committee on Cooperatives 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Forest Protection 2001-2002, 2002-2003
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Chairman, House Committee on Women and Child Welfare 2002-2003
Member, Committee on welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes 2002-2003
*******
Hobbies : Travelling
Favourite Pastime : Reading religious books and to devote time with family
Special Interest : To learn from various political thought
Social Activities : Development of weaker section in the society
Other Informaiton : Associated with politics since College days. She has been conferred upon
'Bharat Jyoti Award by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi.
Permanent Address : Vill/P.O. - Mansada, Dist. - Jajpur
Shri Golak Bihari Naik
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
009-KHUNTA (ST)
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
27.08.1957
Father's Name
:
Late Harihar Naik
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Subasini Naik
Children
:
Son
:
I.A.
Profession
:
Cultivation
- 1
Caste : Bhuyan
Daughter - 2
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Khunta (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Khunta (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
Candidate, 2004 - till date
******
Minister of State, Planning and Coordination 06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002
Minister of State, Public Grievances and Pension Administration 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Textiles and Handloom - 18.05.2004 Continuing
*******
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Favourite Pastime : (1) Encourages spread of education among illeterate masses, by persuading
them to actively participate in literacy campaigns and educate themselves; (2) Encourages spread
of awareness among the people about the ill effects of having blind faith in different social stigmas,
taboos and superstitions.
Special Interest : To work for up-liftment of weaker sections of the society.
Social Activities : To motivate people to solve their local problems through dialogue and discussion.
Cultural Activities : Performs "NAM - SANKIRTAN"
Sports and Club : Football
Other Information : Member, Zilla Parishad, Mayurbhanj from G.B. Nagar Block from 1997-2000.
Permanent Address : Vill- Budheirana, P.O. - Sialighati, P.S. - Barsahi, Dist Mayurbhanj,
Pin Code - 757025
Shri Surendra Nath Naik
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
054 - KAKATPUR
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Puri
Date of Birth
:
17.05.1937
Father's Name
:
Late Narayan Naik
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Charubala Devi
Children
:
Son
:
No University Degree
Profession
:
Cultivation
Caste : Khandayat
- 2
Daughter - 3
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Kakatpur Constituency as Utkal Congress Candidate,
1971-1973
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Kakatpur Constituency as Janata Candidate,
1977-1980
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Kakatpur Constituency as Janata Party Candidate,
1985-1990 (C)
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Kakatpur Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995
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Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Kakatpur Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1995-2000(B)
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Kakatpur Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Kakatpur Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 till date.
******
Deputy Speaker 27.07.1977 - 17.02.1980
Minister, Revenue 15.03.1990 - 15.03.1995
Minister, Excise 15.03.1990 - 02.01.1991
Minister, Panchayati Raj 06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002
Minister, School & Mass Education 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Agriculture 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Chairman, Subject Committee on Panchayati Raj 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003
Member, House Committee on Linguisitc Minorities 2003-2004
*******
Hobbies : Social Service
Favourite Pastime : Public Service
Special Interest : To fight against corruption and to help poor and down-trodden people.
Social Activities : Established a number of Schools in the constituency
Country Visited : Republic of China, U.S.S.R., Japan, Taiwan, Philipines, Thailand, Malaysia, Burma
and Hong Kong
Other Information : Started Political career as Chairman, Astarang Panchayat Samiti, 1960-67,
Arrested in 1968 on the protest against enhancement of Bus Tariff, Arrested during Emergency at
Puri and Rourkela, 1975-76 under MISA.
Permanent Address : Vill.- Chhuriana (Anakana), P.O.- Kusumber, Dist.- Puri
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Shri Surjya Narayana Patro
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
077 - MOHANA
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Gajapati
Date of Birth
:
24.12.1948
Father's Name
:
Shri Polaki Kasi Patra
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Rajashree Patra
Children
:
Son
:
B.Sc., LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate, Social Work
Caste : Baisya
- 2
Daughter - 1
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Mohana Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Mohana Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1995-2000.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Mohana Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004 and 2004 - till date.
******
Minister of State, (Independent) Fisheries & Animal Resources Development 24.07.1990 to March,
1995
Minister, Energy, Science & Technology, Environment 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Energy, Tourism, Information Technology, 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Member, Public Accounts Committee 2000-2001, 2001-2002
Special Invitees, House Committee on Linguistic Minorities, 2000-2001
Member, Library Committee 2001-2002, 2002-2003
Chairman, Committee on Paper Laid on the Table 2002-2003
********
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Hobbies : Reading, Travelling and Social work in Rural Areas
Favourite Pastime : Politics
Special Interest : Politics and Social Work
Social Activities : Active in Planning and Development of areas
Cultural Activities : Member of many cultural societies in Ganjam and Gajapati Districts
Literary Activities : Love for literature
Sports and Club : Earlier executive member of Ganjam Athletic Association
Country Visited : England, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Denmark, Holand, U.S.S.R., Germany
Other Informaiton : 1977 - Councillor, Berhampur Municipality, Senate Member, Berhampur
University, Syndicate Member, Berhampur University, Chairman OMFED, Chairman, OPOLFED,
Chairman FISHFED, Vice-President, Chilika Development Authority, Chairman, OREDA, VicePresident, R.P.R.C., Ex-President of Orissa Private Motors Transport Worker's Union.
Permanent Address : At - New Barracks Street, P.O.- Berhampur-1, Dist.- Ganjam
Dr. Damodar Rout
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
036 - ERSAMA
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Jagatsinghpur
Date of Birth
:
02.07.1942
Father's Name
:
Late Kapila Charan Rout
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Sneha Rout
Children
:
Son
:
B.V.Sc. & A.H.
Profession
:
Social Service
- 1
Daughter - 2
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Ersama Constituency as Janata Candidate, 1977-1980.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Ersama Constituency as Janata(S) Ch. Singh Candidate,
1980-1985.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Ersama Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Ersama Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004.
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Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Ersama Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
Minister of State, Information and Pubic Relations 25.10.1979 - 17.02.1980
Minister of State, Community Development and Social Welfare 25.10.1979-17.02.1980
Minister, Panchyati Raj (Except Social Welfare) 04.01.1993 - 12.01.1993
Minister Information & Public Relations 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Culture 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Panchayati Raj and Culture - 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Member, House Committee on Environment 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Linguistic Minorities 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2003-2004
Member, Committee of Privileges 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Buildings, 2002-2003
Chairman, Subject Committee on Panchayati Raj 2003-2004
Special Invitees, Business Advisory Committee 2003-2004
Chairman, House Committee of Privileges on Panchayati Raj 2004-2005
Hobbies : Reading, Writing of Poems, Short Stories, Travelling and Organising Socio-Cultural
Activities
Favourite Pastime : Writing poems and reading books
Special Interest : Politics
Social Activities : Mobilising mass awareness against dowry, untouchability, Drug Abuse,
Establishing Educational Institutions.
Literary Activities : Regular contributor of articles, Short Stories and Poems
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Book Written : Published one book and Editor of magazines and periodicals
Country Visited : U.S.S.R., China, Japan, Thailand, Philipines, Malayasia and Taiwan
Permanent Address : Vill.- Mallipur, P.O. - Mahimadeipur, P.S.- Ersama, Dist.-Jagatsinghpur.
Shri Bijayashree Routray
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
022 - BASUDEVPUR
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Bhadrak
Date of Birth
:
28.07.1953
Father's Name
:
Shri Nilamani Routray
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Jyoti Routray
Children
:
Son
:
M.A. in Geography (Gold Medalist)
Profession
:
Agriculturist, Business
- 2
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Basudevpur Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Basudevpur Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1995-2000.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Basudevpur Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Basudevpur Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
Minister of State (Ind), Tourism and Culture 06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002
Minister of State (Ind), Forest 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Health and Family Welfare 16.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Member, House Committee on Linguistic Minorities 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003
********
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Hobbies : Reading, Stamp Collection, Music
Favourite Pastime : Gardening and Indoor games
Special Interest : Geography and allied subject
Social Activities : To work for the upliftment of the poor and down - trodden people
Other Information : Lecturer in Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Left the job and joined politics in
1980, joined B.J.D. on 18.12.1997.
Permanent Address : Vill.- Balinagar, P.O. / Via - Basudevpur, Dist. - Bhadrak.
Shri Manmohan Samal
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
020 - DHAMNAGAR
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Bhadrak
Date of Birth
:
21.04.1959
Father's Name
:
Late Shri Kambhupani Samal
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Pranati Samal
Children
:
Son
:
B.A., LL.B
Profession
:
Social Service
Caste : Khandayat
- 1
Daughter - 1
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Dhamnagar Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
******
Minister, Revenue, Food Slupplies & Consumer Welfare 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Member, Rajya Sabha from 03.04.2000 - 02.04.2006
Chairman, House Committee on Cyclone and Flood 2004-2005
Hobbies : Reading Science fictions
Favourite Pastime : Tour to places of historical importance
Special Interest : Upliftment of poor and the downtrodden
268
Social Activities : Fought against social disharmony since student days, associated with agrarian
movements / activities.
Cultural Activities : Associated with literary and cultural organisations.
Sports and Club : Associated with many leading sports organisations of the State.
Country Visited : Thailand, Singapore, Hongkong
Other Information : Participated in students' politics while studying in Bhadrak College, Elected
President of Bhadrak College Students' Union in 1979, held various posts in Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthy
Parishad (A.B.V.P.), took active part in politics and social service, held different party positions in
Bharatiya Janata Party. Became President of State B.J.P. twice, associated with a number of sociocultural organisations.
Permanent Address : At - Aparti Bindha, Dist. - Bhadrak
Shri Ananga Udaya Singh Deo
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
111 - BOLANGIR
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Bolangir
Date of Birth
:
11.11.1945
Father's Name
:
Late Maharaja Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Vijayalakshmi Devi
Children
:
Son
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Agriculturist, Business
Caste : Rajput
- 3
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Loisingha Constituency as Swatantra Party Candidate,
1974 -1977.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Bolangir Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Bolangir Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1995-2000
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Bolangir Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Bolangir Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
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Minister of State, Forest Fisheries & Animal Husbandry 29.12.1976 - 30.04.1977
Minister, Tourism 02.01.1991 - 15.03.1995
Minister, Sports, Culture and Youth Services (Sports & Youth Services ) 25.01.1993 - 15.03.1995
Minister, Energy 06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002
Minister, Steel and Mines 06.03.2000 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Information Technology and Tourism 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Works and Housing 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Hobbies : Social service, shooting competition, travelling, yoga, reading and cricket
Favourite Pastime : Reading books, gardening and cultural activities, music
Special Interest : To serve people and meditation
Social Activities : Relief work in 1965-66, worked during cholera epidemic in the Constituency,
involved in public works.
Country Visited : U.S.A., U.K., Japan, South Eastern Asian Countries, Attended Conferences in
South Korea, Manila and South Vietnam as Youth delegate from India, Turkey, China.
Other Information : Member, NRAI (National Rifle Association of India, New Delhi)., Member,
Indian National Trust for Arts and Cultural Heritage & Ex-convenor, Member, Indian International
Centre, New Delhi, Member, S.A.I. (Sports Authority of India) Stadium, New Delhi, Member Indian
Habital Centre, New Delhi, Chairman, Orissa Tourism Development Corporation, Chairman, Orissa
Council of Sports.
Permanent Address : At - Sailashree Palace, P.O. - Balangir, Dist.- Balangir
Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
108 - PATNAGARH
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Bolangir
Date of Birth
:
14.06.1956
Father's Name
:
Late Raj Raj Singh Deo
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Sangeeta Kumari Devi
Children
:
Daughter - 1
:
B.A., Delhi University
Caste : Kshetriya
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Profession
:
Agriculturist
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Patnagarh Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
******
Minister, Industries 06.03.2000 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Public Enterprises 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister, Urban Development and Public Enterprises 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Chairman, House Committee on Orissa Engineering College 2000-2001
Chairman, House Committee on Lease of Tangarpada Mines
Hobbies : Wild Life Preservation, Playing Basket Ball and Cricket
Favourite Pastime : Meeting people, listening music
Special Interest : Upliftment of the downtrodden.
Social Activities : Working for the people of the district of Bolangir
Sports and Club : Member India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Member, Bhubaneswar Club
Country Visited : Nepal, Italy, France, Russia, Hungary, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia,
Austria, U.K., Spain, Switzerland, Philippines.
Permanent Address : At - Shailashree Palace, P.O. - Bolangir, Dist. - Bolangir
Shri Balabhadra Majhi
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
100 - NARLA (ST)
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Kalahandi
Date of Birth
:
02.06.1964
Father's Name
:
Late Srabanu Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Shreemati Majhi
:
B.A.
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Caste : Kandha
Profession
:
Agriculturist
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Narla (ST) Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990 - 1995
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Narla (ST) Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1995-2000
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Narla (ST) Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Narla (ST) Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
Minister of State, S.T. & S.C. Development & Minorities and Backward Classes 06.08.2002 16.05.2004
Minister of State (Ind), Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development (Scheduled Tribes)
*******
Member, House Committee on Natural Calamities
Member, Public Accounts Committee 1995-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002
Member, House Committee on Railways 2000-2001
Member, Rules Committee 2002-2003
******
Hobbies : Gardening
Favourite Pastime : For upliftment of the downtrodden people.
Special Interest : Social Work
Social Activities : Work for the upliftment of the downtrodden people (Kutia Kandha organisation
and uneducated S.C./S.T. people, strengthening the youth activities all over the State).
Cultural Activities : In the year 1982, participated in Asiad Game's cultural programme at New
Delhi.
Literary Activities : Kutia Kandha Folk Songs.
Sports and Club : Best Foot Ball player in the year 1983, Inter College Foot Ball tournament, (S.U.)
Junior district Foot Ball player.
Book Written : Vikash Pathare Narla Nirbachan Mandali
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Country Visited : China, South Korea, Malaysia, Philipines, Japan, Thailand, Singapur, Hongkong
Other Information : Vice-president Indo-China Society India, President, ST & SC Scout & Guide
India, Participated in the party rally by by-cycle from Matili to Bhubaneswar and Pada Yatra from
Kalahandi to Katni, Cycle Yatra from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi, to meet the Prime Minister for the
affected people of super cyclone affected areas. Distributed medicine and relief materials in the
cyclone area, Sarapanch, Bandhapari G.P. - 1984-85, Vice - Chairman, Lanjigarh P.S. - 1985-90,
General Secretary of Janata Dal - Kalahandi District, State General Secretary, Biju Janata Dal,
Orissa, President of Maa-Hiranila College, Biswanathpur, P.S. College, Narla, Bijayananda College,
Talapada and Maa Manikeswari College, P.S. Rampur, Kalahandi, Member, Bhubaneswar Club
and State Biju Yuva Janata Dal, President, Orissa, Member, State Level Natural Calamities
Committee, Member, TAC, Received Dadabhai Naroji Millennium Award from His Excellency the
Governor of Maharastra in June, 2003, Received best youth Minister Award on 29.01.2003 from
Academy of Mass Communication for the outstanding performance for the upliftment of ST & SC and
Backward people of Orissa.
Permanent Address : Vill. - Dangajore, P.O. - Bandhapari, Via- Biswanathpur, Dist. - Kalahandi
Shri Jayanarayan Mishra
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
128 - SAMBALPUR
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Sambalpur
Date of Birth
:
10.06.1963
Father's Name
:
Late Artatran Mishra
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Jyotsna Mishra
Children
:
Son
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Agriculturist
- 1
Daughter - 1
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Sambalpur Constituency as Bharatiya Janta Party
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Sambalpur Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
******
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Govt. Deputy Chief Whip 22.03.2000 - 06.02.2004
Minister of State (Ind.), Commerce and Transport 18.05.2004 - continuing
*******
Member, House Committee on Railways 2000-2001
Member, Library Committee 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, Rules Committee 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, Subject committee on Agriculture 2000-2001
Special Invitees, Business Advisory Committee 2000-2001, 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Shri Jagannath Temple Administration 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 20032004
Member, House Committee on Linguistic Minorities 2002-2003
Buildings, 2002-2003
********
Hobbies : Playing football & interest in other sports activities
Special Interest : Wild life activities
Social Activities : Mainly looking for orphan child and orphan cow.
Literary Activities : Poet
Sports and Club : Ex-Member of Burla, Athletic Association
Country Visited : Nepal, Singapore, Thailand
Other Information : State Secretary, B.J.P., Ex-Dist. President, B.J.P., Ex-National Council Member,
B.J.P.
Permanent Address : At - Nandapada, P.O. - Sambalpur, Dist.- Sambalpur
Shri Pradipta Kumar Naik
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
099 - BHAWANIPATNA (SC)
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Kalahandi
Date of Birth
:
14.06.1966
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Father's Name
:
Shri Kirshani Naik
Category
:
Scheduled Caste Caste : Domb
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Pramila Naik
:
M.A., LL.B., Diploma Computer Application
Profession
:
Advocate
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Bhawanipatna (SC) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Party Candidate, 1995-2000
Party Candidate, 2000-2004.
Party Candidate, 2004 - till date.
******
Minister of State (Ind), Labour and Employment 18.5.2004 - Continuing
*******
Member, House Committee on Cooperatives 2001-2002, 2002-2003
Member, Committee on Sub-Ordinate Legislation 2001-2002
Member, Library Committee 2002-2003
Chairman, Public Undertakings Committee 2003-2004
*******
Hobbies : Social Service, Reading, spend time with friends, writing poems.
Favourite Pastime : Sitting alone and think over the nature
Special Interest : To literate lower people and make organisation and to visit country side.
Social Activities : Upliftment of poor and weaker section of the society, Involvement in Samajika
affairs, involvement with youth club.
Cultural Activities : Culturally encourage to youth and involvement
Literary Activities : Regular Contributor of Articles, Short stories and poems.
Sports and Club : Having involvement since student career in sports clubs
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Other Information : Chief advisor of S.C. & S.T. Republic student Front, Kalahandi, Biswa Bidyalaya
movement of student front, KLD Advisor, Secretary, West Hostel, Govt. College Cultural Association
Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi. Chief Organisor of KLF, Member of Bharatiya Janata Party, Dist. Secretary
BJP, State Vice-President, BJYM, Orissa, M.C. Member of Kalahandi College and Women's College,
Bhawanipatna, State Advisor, Bamboo Bunakar Sangh. President of 3 (three) college 1. Semilian
College, Chichia, 2. Chandreka Jain Mahavidyalaya, Borda 3. Panchayat College, Karlapada,
Chairman of T.B. Hospital, Kalahandi, Advisor of Sikhya Parisad, Kalahandi.
Permanent Address : At - 102- Jore Para, P.O.- Bhawanipatna, Dist.- Kalahandi
Shri Rabi Narayan Nanda
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
089 - JEYPORE
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Koraput
Date of Birth
:
07.04.1962
Father's Name
:
Shri Simachal Nanda
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt Indira Nanda
Children
:
Son
:
M.Com., LL.B
Profession
:
Advocate
Caste : Brahmin
- 2
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Jeypore Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Jeypore Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
Minister of State, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare 06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002
Minister of State, Water Resources, 06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Minister of State (Ind), Science & Technology 18.05.2004 - continuing
Minister of State, Water Resources 18.05.2004 Continuing
*******
Hobbies : Social Service
Favourite Pastime : To work
Special Interest : To get the things done as desired by people.
276
Social Activities : To work for the needy
Sports and Club : Cricket
Permanent Address : At - Main Road, P.O.- Jeypore, Dist.- Koraput
Shri Debasis Nayak
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
028 - BARI - DERABISI
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Jajpur
Date of Birth
:
20.06.1960
Father's Name
:
Late Chitta Ranjan Nayak
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sujata Nayak
Children
:
Son
:
Financial Management
Profession
:
Social Service
Caste : SEBC
- 1
Daughter - 2
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Bari-Derabisi Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Bari-Derabisi Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
Minister of State (ind), Information & Public Relations, Sports and Youth Service -18.05.2004 Continuing
*******
Member, House Committee on Railway, 2000-2001
Member, Committee on Member's Amenities, 2000-2001, 2001-2002
Member, Public Undertakings Committee, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, Subject Committee on Panchayati Raj, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, House Committee on Tangarpada Mines
Hobbies : Reading, Public Contact & sight seeing
Favourite Pastime : Reading
277
Special Interest : To know people and to see important places.
Social Activities : Associated with several Social Organisations & Institutions for upliftment of poor
and down-trodden people. Took leading part in social work at the time of flood, cyclone and natural
calamities since student life. Superheaded the relief operation in the Constituency during the last
Super Cyclone, 1999. Took keen interst to make communication to most interior part of the constituency
and to supply drinking water to all villages.
Cultural Activities : Associated with many Cultural Associations.
Literary Activities : Writing articles on current socio-economic problems and also associated with
various literary organisation, Reading News Paper and Magazines.
Sports and Club : Member of various clubs.
Country Visited : U.K., Nepal, Thailand and Singapore
Other Information : Member, (1) World Wide Fund for Nature (2) Intach, (3) Eye Bank, (4) Youth
Hostel Association of India (5) Lions Club of Delhi Kanishka (6) National Rifle Association of India
(7) American Library Centre, Calcutta (8) Bhubaneswar Club, Bhubaneswar, Country Club, Hyderabad,
Zubbillee Haib International, Hyderabad, Safdarjung Enclave Club, New Delhi, Ganjam Club,
Berhampur, Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Mid-town, Private Secretary to
Late Biju Patnaik (Ex-Chief Minister), Secretary, Janata Dal, General Secretary, Biju Janata Dal,
Treasurer, Biju Janata Dal, General Secretary, Janamorcha, Student leader and took part to various
students' movement, Joined active politics in 1990, A stunch follower of Biju Patnaik, Sincerely working
for Janata Dal, Biju Janata Dal for last 10 years, Officer on Special Duty to Union Minister of Steel
and Mines and OSD to Union Minister of Mines and Mineral (Sri Naveen Patnaik), Member of Senate
Berhampur University, Vice-President, Orissa Scouts and Guides and also worked as freelance
journalist of Prajatantra Prachar Samity, Vice-Chairman, Orissa Council of Sports, Member,
Vijayawada Club, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Permanent Address : Vill - Jagannathpur, Via-Binjharpur, Dist.- Jajpur, Orissa.
Smt. Surama Padhy
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
061 - RANPUR
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Nayagarh
Date of Birth
:
29.12.1960
Father's Name
:
Shri Harischandra Padhy
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Mr. Bipina Bihari Padhy
Children
:
Son
:
M.A. (Home Science), LL.B. Utkal University
Profession
:
Advocate
- 1
278
Daughter - 1
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Ranpur Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
******
Minister of State (Ind), Cooperation 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Hobbies : Reading and Collecting Books
Favourite Pastime : Spending time with children
Special Interest : Reading Atalji's poems
Social Activities : S.H.G. formation, organising blood camps, service to elderly, self defence and
personality development programme for women.
Cultural Activities : Interest in promotion of Folk - songs and dances of Orissa.
Literary Activities : Article written on women emancipation, associated with Orissa Lekhika Sansad
Sports and Club : Advisor to Sports and youth clubs.
Other Information : Joined B.J.P. in 1988, State President BJMM from 1998 to 2000, National
President BJMM from 2000 to 2002, National Executive Member BJP, Chairperson, Orissa State
Cashew Development Corporation Ltd., Governing Board Member of Rastriya Mahila Kosh (New
Delhi), National Council Member (NIRTAR), Vice-President- Orissa International Centre, Executive
Member - Sookruti, Vice President Bharat Scouts and Guide.
Permanent Address : At - Godipatnasahi, P.O.- Ranapur, Nayagarh
Shri Nagendra Kumar Pradhan
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
115 - ATHMALLIK
Elected on
:
13.05.2004
District
:
Angul
Date of Birth
:
01.12.1952
Father's Name
:
Late Prabhakar Pradhan
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Late Sobhamayee Dehury
Children
:
Son
:
B.A. (Hons.) LL.B.
Profession
:
Agriculturist, Social Work
Caste : OBC
- 1
279
Daughter - 1
Position Held :
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Athmallik Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate, 19901995.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Athmallik Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004.
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Athmallik Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004 - till date.
******
Minister of State (Ind), School & Mass Education 18.05.2004 - Continuing
*******
Member, Estimate Committee 1990-93
Member, Library Committee 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Member, Public Accounts Committee 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Chairman, Committee on Government Assurances 2002-2003
Member, House Committee on Co-operatives 2002-2003, 2003-2004
Hobbies : Reading, Public Contact and sight seeing
Favourite Pastime : Reading books and watching T.V. Programmes
Special Interest : To come across with different section of people and visit different places.
Social Activities : President, Bapuji Seba Sangha
Cultural Activities : Organising Local Cultural Activities, Loka Danda Nrutya, Palla, Bandi.
Literary Activities : Founder of Gopabandhu Library in birth place Vill./P.O. Buhalipal, Via.- Rasol
Dist. Dhenkanal.
Sports and Club : University Player in Volley, Promoting rural sports activities.
Other Information : General Secretary, Angul College Union, 1971-72, General Secretary,
Jayaprakash Reception Committee, Orissa, 1974, General Secretary, Jayaprakash Sangharsha
Samiti, Orissa, Product of Jayaprakash Movement and worked against dictatorship of Congress
Government and went underground during emergency 1975-77, General Secretary, Janata Party,
District Committee, Dhenkanal, 1977-84, General Secretary, Yuba Janata State Committee, Orissa,
1977-86, President Janata Party District Committee, 1984-86, General Secretary, Kendrapara
Karmachari Sangha, Orissa, 1987-90, Activist, Manjore Krushak Movement, 1986-1990, VicePresident, Sarakarakhana Sramika Sangha, 1989-92, Talcher, Member Separate Development during
1992-95.
Permanent Address : At - Amalapada (6th. Lane), P.O.-Angul Town, Dist.-Angul
280
BIO-DATA OF PRESENT
MEMBER OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
IN ORISSA
SHRI ANANDA ACHARYA
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
127 - Bargarh
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Bargarh
Date of Birth
:
02/02/1938
Father's Name
:
Late Padmashree Dr.Krutartha Acharya
Category
:
General Caste: Bramhin
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Binapani Acharya
Children
:
Son: 4 Daughter: 1
:
Matric
Profession
:
Social Service
Position Held
(Membership)
:
Member,Orissa Legislative Assembly
from Bargarh Constituency as Biju
Janata Dal Candidate, 1995-2000(B),
2000-2004 and 2004 till date.
Minister
:
Minister, Excise 6.3.2000 - 16.5.2004
Permanent Address
:
At/Po: Bargarh, Dist. Bargarh
Tel.No.(R) 06646-232672,232972
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.VIII-MR-6, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar2-VIR-7, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar.
Tel.No.(O) 2536817
Tel.No.(R) 06646-232672,232972,
M-9437055672
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
105-Boudh
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Boudh
Date of Birth
:
18.10.1952
Father's Name
:
Shri Gouri Shankar Amat
Category
:
General Caste: OBC
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Seema Rani Amat
Children
:
Son: 2
:
M.A.LL.B.
SHRI PRADIP KUMAR AMAT
282
Profession
:
Advocate
Position held
:
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly
from Boudh Constituency as Independent
Candidate, 2000-2004, as Biju Janata Dal
Candidate, 2004-till date.
Permanent Address
:
1.
2.
Present Address
Vill-Bijapadar, P.O.-Brahmunipalli,
Dist.-Boudh
Boudh Town, (Gandhi Chhaka)
Dist.- Boudh
Tel.No.(R) 22330, (06841)222330
:
Qrs.No. 17/2 (D.S.), M.L.A. Colony,
Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar, Tel.No.(R)2504570,
M-9437130349
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
066-Bhanjanagar
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
28.09.1962
Father's Name
:
Late Balabhadra Arukha
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Jays Laxmi Arukha
:
M.A.LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate
Position Held
:
from Bhanjanagar Constituency as Janata
Dal Candidate, 1995-2000, as Biju Janata Dal
Candidate 2000-2004 & 2004-till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill.-Agajhola, P.O.-Baunsalundi,
Via.-Bhanjanagar, Dist.- Ganjam
Tel. No.(O) 40755, (R) 06821- 240480
Present Address
:
Qrs. No. 1/2 (DS), M.L.A.Colony,
Bhubaneswar, Tel.No.(R) 2516396
Party Affiliation
:
Indian National Congress
Constituency
:
085 - Koraput
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
SHRI BIKRAM KESHARI ARUKHA
SHRI TARA PRASAD BAHINIPATI
283
District
:
Koraput
Date of Birth
:
30.12.1956
Father's Name
:
Late Anantaram Bahinipati
Category
:
General Caste: Bramhin
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Minakshi Bahinipati
Children
:
Son: 2
:
10th Pass
Profession
:
Agriculturist
Position Held
:
from Koraput Constituency as Indian
National Congress Candidate, 2000-2004 &
2004-till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po: Koraput, Dist.-Koraput
Tel. No.(O) 41492 (R) 251492, 251493
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.-15/2 (F), MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(O) M-9437051493, (R) 2507194
SHRI RAMARANJAN BALIARSINGH
Party Affiliation
:
Independent
Constituency
:
055 - Satyabadi
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Puri
Date of Birth
:
28.10.1956
Father's Name
:
Late Krushnamohan Baliarsingh
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sakuntala Nayak
Children
:
Son: 2
:
M.Com.
Position Held
:
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from
Satyabadi Constituency as Independent
Permanent Address
Present Address
Vill- Dokanda, PO-Kanas, Dist-Puri,
Tel.No.(R)2411075, M-9437041075
:
Qrs.No.R/3, In front of OLA building, MLA
Colony, Bhubaneswar.
284
SHRI BIKRAM KESHARI BARMA
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
040 - Mahanga
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
25.05.1940
Father's Name
:
Late Rai Charan Barma
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Jachi Routray
Children
:
Son: 1, Daughter: 1
:
M.A., B.Ed.
Profession
:
Social Service
Position Held
:
Mahanga Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Candidate, 2004-till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/PO: Mouda, P.S.-Mahanga,
Dist. Cuttack
Tel.No.(R) 95671-2341782
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.17/1(DS) MLA Colony
Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) M-9437088478
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
117 - Hindol(SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Dhenkanal
Date of Birth
:
04.05.1972
Father's Name
:
Late Trinath Nayak
Category
:
Scheduled Caste, Caste: Pan
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Shri Laxmidhar Behera
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Social work, Housewife
Position Held(Membership)
:
from Hindol (SC) Constituency as Biju Janata
Dal Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004 - till date.
SMT. ANJALI BEHERA
285
Permanent Address
:
Vill.-Hindol, P.O.-Hindol, Dist.- Dhenkanal
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.12/1(F), MLA Colony, Unit-4,
Bhubaneswar, 2- Qrs.No.IVR-412. Unit-III,
Kharvela Nagar, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 404018, M-9437054018
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
045 - Choudwar
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
19.05.1949
Father's Name
:
Late Raj Kishore Behera
Category
:
General Caste: OBC
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Parbati Behera
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter: 3
:
Matric
Profession
:
Social Service
:
from Choudwar Constituency as Biju Janata
Dal Candidate, 2004 till date
Permanent Address
:
Vill-PO-Sankarpur, Via-Charbatia, Choudwar,
Dist.-Cuttack
Tel.No.(R) 95671-2494379
Present address
:
Qrs.No.DS-10/4, M.L.A.Colony, Unit-4,
Bhubaneswar
Tel No.(R) M-9437080177
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
106 - Titilagarh (SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Bolangir
Date of Birth
:
13.03.1942
Father's Name
:
Late Somanath Behera
Category
:
Scheduled Caste, Caste: Keuta
SHRI DHARMANANDA BEHERA
SHRI JOGENDRA BEHERA
286
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Shobhagini Behera
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter: 5
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Journalism, Farming, Teachership
:
from Titilagarh(SC) Constituency as Janata
Dal Candidate,1990-1995 & 1995-2000, as Biju
Janata Dal Candidate, 2000-2004 and 2004till date
Permanent Address
:
At/PO: Belgaon, Dist.-Bolangir
Tel.No.(R) 271185, 271142
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.2/1 (DS), Unit-IV, M.L.A.Colony,
Bhubaneswar.
Tel.No.(R) 2414477, M-9437021132
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
065 - Jaganathprasad (SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
01.07.1942
Father's Name
:
Late Ram Chandra Behera
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Lakhmi Behera
Children
:
Son: 4 Daughter: 3
:
Under Matric
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
from Jaganathprasad(SC) Constituency as
Janata Dal Candidate, 1990-1995, 1995-2000
and as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/PO: Sankuru, Via-Buguda
Dist.: Ganjam
Present Address
:
1.
SHRI MADHABA NANDA BEHERA
2.
287
Qrs. No.VIR-3/2, Unit-III,
Bhubaneswar.
Qrs. No.2/4(DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony
Bhubaneswar, Tel.No.(R) M-9437006160
SHRI SASHIBHUSAN BEHERA
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
049 -Baipatana(SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Khurda
Date of Birth
:
12/02/1953
Father's Name
:
Late Madhusudan Behera
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Suprabha Kumari Mohanty
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter: 1
:
Graduate from Utkal University
Profession
:
Social Service
Position Held (Membership)
:
from Balipatana(SC) Constituency as Biju
Janata Dal Candidate, 2004 till date
Permanent Address
:
Vill-Nuapatna, PO-Banguari PS-Balianta,
Dist- Khurda
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.F-1/1, M.L.A. Colony, Unit-IV,
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
074 - Gopalpur (SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
03.07.1947
Father's Name
:
Late Damburudhara Behera
Category
:
Scheduled caste, Caste: Kandara
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sashimani Behera
Children
:
Daughter: 1
:
I.A, D.H.M.S.(Utkal)
Profession
:
Medical Practitioner, Cultivation
:
from Gopalpur (SC) Constituency as Indian
National Congress Candidate, 2004 till date.
DR. TRINATH BEHERA
288
Permanent Address
:
At-Haripur, PO-Gopalpur
Dist- Ganjam, PIN-761002
Tel. No.(R) (0680)-2242033, M-9437096896
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.F-16/1, Bhoum Nagar,
Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
133 - Rairakhol (SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Sambalpur
Date of Birth
:
16.11.1941
Father's Name
:
Late Khageswar Bisi
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Jagyasini Bisi
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter: 1
:
B.Com., LL.B
Profession
:
Advocate, Social work, Politics
:
Member, Rajya Sabha from 03/04/1994 02/04/2000
SHRI SANATAN BISI
from Rairakhol(SC) Constituency as Biju
Janata Dal Candidate, 2000-2004(B) & 2004 till
date
Permanent Address
:
At- Dalaipada, PO/Dist: Sambalpur,
Orissa, Tel. No.(R)0663-2411998
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.12/3(DS), MLA Colony,
Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 2504563, M-9437117698
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
035 - Tirtol
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Jagatsinghpur
Date of Birth
:
02/01/1963
Father's Name
:
Late Basant Kumar Biswal
Category
:
General
SHRI CHIRANJIB BISWAL
289
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Tejal Biswal
Children
:
Son: 1
:
M.A.(Utkal), M.B.A.(California) U.S.A.
Profession
:
Social Service
:
from Tirtol Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 2004 till date
Permanent Address
:
Vill-PO- Tulanga, Via- Tiran, Tirtol,
Dist- Jagatsinghpur
Present Address
:
Qrs.No. 3, Type VIII MR, Unit-5, Bhubaneswar
chiranjibbiswal@hotmail.com
Party Affiliation
:
Independent
Constituency
:
043 - Cuttack Sadar
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
18.05.1966
Father's Name
:
Shri Nilamani Biswal
Category
:
General Caste
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Laxmibilasini Biswal
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter: 1
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Social Work
:
from Cuttack Sadar Constituency as
Independent Candidate, 2004 till date
Permanent Address
:
Plot No.108, Binayak Nagar,
Mahanadi Vihar, PO- Nayabazar
PS- Chauliaganja, Dist- Cuttack
Tel. No.(R) (o674) 2440636
Present Address
:
1. Pl.No.GA/5, Niladri Vihar, Bhubaneswar.
SHRI PRAVAT RANJAN BISWAL
2. Qrs. No.F-10/1, M.L.A.Colony, Unit-IV
Bhubaneswar, Tel. No.(R)
M- 9437225423, 9861126366.
290
DR. RAMESH CHANDRA CHYAU PATNAIK
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
075 - Berhampur
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
20.08.1943
Father's Name
:
Late Chintamani Chyau Patnaik
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Bijaylaxmi Chyau Patnaik
Children
:
Daughter: 1
:
B.A., B.Sc., LL.B., M.A., M.B.B.S., M.D.
Profession
:
Politics, Medical Practitioner
:
from Berhampur Constituency as Janata
Candidate 2000-2004 & 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
At- Bhaba Nagar, PO- Berhampur,
Dist- Ganjam, Tel. No.(R)(0680) 2281780
M-9437187118
Present Address
:
Qrs. No.3/2 (DS), MLA Colony, Unit-IV,
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
011 - Bhograi
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Balasore
Date of Birth
:
28.08.1940
Father's Name
:
Late Kartik Chandra Das
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Basanti Das
Children
:
Son: 3 Daughter: 1
SHRI ANANTA DAS
291
:
M.A., LL.B
Profession
:
Retired Government Employee.
:
Bhograi Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Permanent Address
:
1.
Vill- Kuruthia, PO- Balim, PS- Bhograi,
Dist- Balasore
2.
Vill-/PO: Dehurda, PS- Bhograi, DistBalasore.
1.
Police Line Road, Near Central School,
Balasore
2.
Qrs. No. DS 16/4 M.L.A. Colony, Unit-4,
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 06782-262332, M-9437063112
Present Address
:
SHRI BIMAL LOCHAN DAS
Party Affiliation
:
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Constituency
:
077 - Baripada
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
11.10.1939
Father's Name
:
Late Trilochan Das
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Kalyanirani Das
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter: 3
:
Matriculation
Profession
:
Journalism, Business
:
Baripada Constituency as Jharkhand
Mukti Morcha Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Lal Bazar, Ward No.4, PO- Baripada,
Dist- Mayurbhanj
Tel. No.(O) 252766 Tel. No.(R) 256336, 252766
Present Address
:
Qrs. No.18/1 (DS), M.L.A.Colony, Unit-IV,
Bhubaneswar.
292
SHRI BISHNU CHARAN DAS
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
038 - Jagatsinghpur (SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Jagatsinghpur
Date of Birth
:
09.10.1954
Father's Name
:
Late Kalandi Das
Category
:
Scheduled Caste, Caste: Bauri
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sanjukta Das
Children
:
Son: 1
:
B.A., LLB
Profession
:
Advocate, Politics
:
from Jagatsinghpur(SC) Constituency as
Janata Dal Candidate, 1990-1995 & 1995-2000,
as Biju Janata Dal Candidate 2000-2004 &
2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill- Makundapur
PO- Jagatsinghpur, Dist- Jagatsinghpur
Tel. No.(R) 220111/221411
Present Address
:
Qrs. No.6/1, Type-VIC, Unit-1, Bhubaneswar,
Tel. No.(R) 2531731, M- 9437001731
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
026 - Dharamsala
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Jajpur
Date of Birth
:
07.02.1948
Father's Name
:
Shri Hadibandhu Das
Category
:
General Caste:
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Pratima Das
Children
:
Son: 3
:
B.A. LLB
Profession
:
Social Service
SHRI KALPATARU DAS
293
:
from Dharamsala Constituency as Janata Dal
Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill-PO:Bhotaka, Via-Kabirpur,
PS-Dharamsala, Dist- Jajpur
Tel. No.(O) 06725-271015, (R) 06725-271150
Present Address
:
1.
Qrs. No.VIMR-8, Unit-IV, M.L.A.Colony,
Bhubaneswar.
2.
Qrs. No.5/4(DS), Unit-IV, MLA
Colony, Bhubaneswar.
Tel. No.(R) 0674-2531612/2530639
M- 9437021612
SHRI PRATAP KESHARI DEV
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
030 - Aul
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Kendrapara
Date of Birth
:
21.12.1971
Father's Name
:
Late Sarat Kumar Deb
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Awantika Singh
:
B.A. Political Science (Hons.) Delhi University
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
from AUL Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Permanent Address
:
At-Aul Palace, Po- Aul, Dist.- Kendrapada
Present Address
:
Aul House, Dolmundai, Cuttack
Tel. 2311850 (R), 9437054252 (M)
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
071-Khallikote
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
05.08.1937
Father's Name
:
Late Rajah R.V.M. Neeladri Rao
SMT. V. SUGNANA KUMARI DEO
294
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Late Purna Chandra Mardaraj Deo
:
M.A. (Madras University) Diploma in
Homeopathy, Diploma in Interior Decoration,
Deploma inStenography
Profession
:
Agriculturist, Social Work, Housewife
:
from Khallikote Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1961-1967(B), as Utkal
Congress Candidate, 1974-1977, as Janata
Candidate, 1977-1980, as Janata Party
Candidate 1985-1990, as Janata Dal
Candidate, 1990-1995, 1995-2000, as Biju
Janata Dal 2000-2004 & 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Rambha Palace, At/Po- Rambha, Dist.- Ganjam
(Orissa), Tel.No.56494 (R)
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.23, Type - VIR, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.418807 (R), 9437041887 (M)
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
076 - Chikiti
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
25.02.1952
Father's Name
:
Late Chandra Chudamani Dev
Category
:
General, Caste: Kshatriya
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Shri Trigunateeta Deb
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter: 1
:
B.A. Journalism Stenography, Flower
arrangement and Interior Decoration
Profession
:
Housewife
:
Chikiti Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995, as Biju Janata Dal candidate,
2000-2004 & 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At - The Palace, P.O.- Chikiti, Dist. - Ganjam
Pin - 761010, Tel, 2487066
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.VIR-2, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.2405535 (R), 9437067066 (M)
SMT. USHA DEVI
295
SRI ARUN DEY
Party Affiliation
:
Orissa Gana Parisad
Constituency
:
014 - Balasore
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Balasore
Date of Birth
:
30.04.1946
Father's Name
:
Late Golak Nath Dey
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Bachelor
:
B.A., LL.B
Profession
:
Advocate
:
from Balasore Constituency as Communist
Party of India Candidate, 1974-1977, 19801985 & 1990-1995, as Independent
candidate,1995-2000, as Orissa Gana Parisad
Permanent Address
:
G.C. Patnaik Road, At/Po- Balasore,
Dist. - Balasore
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.VIC-13/1, Unit-1, Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Independent
Constituency
:
094-Nawapara
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Nuapada
Date of Birth
:
20.11.1956
Father's Name
:
Late Rasiklal Dholakia
Category
:
General, Caste: Jain, Sub caste - Bania
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Kalapana Dholakia
Children
:
Son: 1
:
B.Com.
Profession
:
Business
:
Nawapara Constituency as Independent
SHRI RAJENDRA DHOLKIA
296
Permanent Address
:
Ward No.8, Main Road, Khariar Road
Dist.- Nawapara - 766104
Tel.(06678) 222372, 222085
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.16/3, (D.S) Unit-IV, M.L.A. Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.2410815 (R), 9437070782 (M)
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
134 - Deogarh
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Deogarh
Date of Birth
:
22/07/1972
Father's Name
:
Late Pradipta Ganga Deb
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Arundhati Kumari Devi
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B. Com, Diploma in Fashion Designing and
Commercial Arts.
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
from Deogarh Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Palace, Deogarh Town, Po/Dist.- Deogarh
Pin.-768108
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.16/2 (D.S), Unit-IV, MLA Colony
Bhubaneswar
E-mail: gangadeb@hotmail.com
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
008 - Baisinga (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
01.01.1957
Father's Name
:
Shri Sudarsan Kuanra
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
SHRI NITESH GANGADEB
SMT. PRAMILA GIRI
297
Spouse's Name
:
Shri Rasik Chandra Giri
Children
:
Son: 2
:
Graduate
Profession
:
Social Work
:
from Chikiti Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Dal Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill-Baguli, Po-Kuchilakhunta,
Dist.-Mayurbhanj, At/Po- Baisinga
PS.- Baisinga, Dist.- Mayurbhanj
Tel, 06793-242379 (R)
Present Address
:
Tel.No. 9437218418, 9437218419 (R)
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
080-Gunupur (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Rayagada
Date of Birth
:
31.03.1961
Father's Name
:
Shri Lingaraj Gamang
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Shri Giridhar Gamang
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter: 1
:
I.A.
Profession
:
Social Work, Politics
:
Member, Lok Sabha from Koraput (ST)
Constituency as Indian National Congress
from Gunupur (ST) Constituency as Indian
National Congress Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Khilapadar, Gunupur Sub-division,
Dist. - Rayagada, Tel. 06857-266080
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.F-7/1, Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
SMT. HEMA GOMANG
298
SHRI DHARMU GOND
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
093- Umerkote (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Nowrangpur
Date of Birth
:
18.03.1963
Father's Name
:
Shri Dasa Gond
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe Caste: Gond
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Reena Majhi
Children
:
Daughter: 1
:
B.A. (Hons.), LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate, Agriculturist
:
from Umerkote (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya
Janata Party Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Ekamba 'B', Via- Jhorigam
Dist.- Nawarangpur - 764076
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.15/4 (DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony
Bhubaneswar
DR. BIBHUTI BHUSAN HARICHANDAN
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
058 - Chilka
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Khurda
Date of Birth
:
03.02.1943
Father's Name
:
Late Parasuram Harichandan
Category
:
General, Caste: Kshatriya
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Dr. Sudhangini Harichandan
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter: 2
:
M.B.B.S.
Profession
:
Medical Practitioner
:
from Chilka Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Party Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004- till date.
299
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Nachuni, Dist. Khurda
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.11/3, (DS), Unit-4, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No. 9437004437 (M)
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
001-Karanjia (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
01.02.1966
Father's Name
:
Late Raghunath Hembram
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sabita Hembram
:
Diploma Engineering
Profession
:
Cultivation
:
Karanjia (ST) Constituency
as Biju
Janata Dal candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Jhadghoshada, PS-Raruan, Mayurbhanj
Te,. (R) 956796-220655, 2204
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.7/4 (DS), MLA Colony, Unit-IV,
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
147 - Anandapur (SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Keonjhar
Date of Birth
:
10.03.1951
Father's Name
:
Late Sankhali Charan Jena
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Mamata Manjari Jena
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter: 1
SHRI AJIT HEMBRAM
SHRI JAYADEV JENA
300
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Social Service
:
from Anandapur(SC) Constituency as Indian
National Congress (I) Candidate, 1980-1985,
1985-1990, 1995-2000 & 2004- till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Science and Technology
07.12.1989 - 03.03.1990
Minister of State (Ind), School & Mass Edn.
14.01.1996 - 17.02.1999.
Minister of State (Ind), Works (Roads &
Buildings ) 10.12.1999 - 05.03.2000
Minister of State (Ind), Housing 10.12.1999 05.03.2000.
Permanent Address
:
At - Sankhana, PO. Mareigaon, Via- Basantia
Dist.- Keonjhar, Tel. 0674-2413233
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.VIMR-6, Unit-IV, MLA colony,
Bhubaneswar
Plot No.A-17/7, Surya Nagar, Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
039 - Kissannagar
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
03.06.1966
Father's Name
:
Shri Dushasan Jena
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Dezy Jena
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter: 1
:
M.Sc. (Mathematics) LL.B
Post - Graduate Diploma in Management
Profession
:
Advocate
:
from Kissannagar Constituency as Biju Janata
Dal Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Talasahi, Jobra, Po-College Square
Cuttack - 753003
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.8/2 (F), Unit-4, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.0671-2648757 (R), 9437048569 (M)
SHRI PRATAP JENA
301
SHRI HABIBULLA KHAN
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
090-Nowrangpur
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Nowrangpur
Date of Birth
:
01.05.1934
Father's Name
:
Shri Hayat Khan
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt.Jaybun Nisha Begum
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter: 6
:
Matric
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
from Nawrangpur Constituency as Swatantra
Party Candidate, 1971-1973, 1974-1977, as
Indian National Congress Candidate, 19771980, 1980-1985, 1985-1990, 1990-1995, 19952000, 2000-2004 & 2004- till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Agriculture and Cooperation
09.06.1980 - 14.07.1981
Minister of State, Excise 14.07.1981 - 09.03.1985
Minister of State, Food and Civil Supplies
10.03.1985 - 22.07.1986.
Minister of State, Community Development &
Rural Reconstruction 22.07.1986 - 07.12.1989.
Minister, Food Supplies and Consumer
Welfare 21.03.1995 - 24.08.1998.
Minister, Panchayati Raj - 24.08.1998 17.02.1999
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Taragaon, Dist - Nowrangpur
Present Address
:
Qrs. No.C/1, Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar
Tel. (R) 2536890, 406690
Party Affiliation
:
Independent
Constituency
:
107 - Kantabanji
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
HAJI MD. AYUB KHAN
302
District
:
Bolangir
Date of Birth
:
01/06/1948
Father's Name
:
Late Ad. Gaffar Khan
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Haji Yani Khairunnisa Khanam,
Haji Yani Niloofor Khanam
Children
:
Son: 4 Daughter: 2
:
Under Matric
Profession
:
Cultivation, Business
:
from Kantabanjhi Constituency as Independent
Permanent Address
:
Sivaji Nagar, Ward No.1, Kantabanji
Po- Kantabanji, Bolangir
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.15/1 (DS), Unit-4, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
126 - Bhatli (SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Bargarh
Date of Birth
:
01.08.1949
Father's Name
:
Late Manabodh Kuanr
Category
:
Scheduled Caste, Caste: Ganda
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Kshirabdhee Tanaya Kuanr
Children
:
Son: 3 Daughter: 2
:
B.A, LL.B
Profession
:
Advocate, Social Service
:
from Bhatli (SC) Constituency as Janata
Party Candidate, 1977-1980, as Bharatiya
Janata Party Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State (Ind), Labour & Employment
06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002
SHRI BIMBADHAR KUANR
303
Minister of State (Ind), Higher Education
06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Bargarh, Ward No.7, Bargarh
Tel. (R) 06646-23044
Present Address
:
VIB-6, Unit-1, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(O) 406051, (R) 400653
9861025050 (M)
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
010 - Udala (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
05.06.1969
Father's Name
:
Shri Bhukila Madhei
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe Caste: Bathudi
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Basanti Madhei
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter: 2
:
Matric
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Udala (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Permanent Address
:
Vill.- Nachhipur, Po-Podatiha, Via- Nudatiha
Dist. Mayurbhanj
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.18/3 (DS), Unit-4, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
015-Soro
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Balasore
Date of Birth
:
02.06.1952
Father's Name
:
Late Jaganmohan Mohapatra
Category
:
General
SHRI BHASKAR MADHEI
SHRI KARTIK MAHAPATRA
304
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Indurani Mohapatra
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter: 3
:
B.A
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Member, Lok Sabha from Balasore Constituency
as Indian National Congress Candidate,
1996-1998
from Soro Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1990-1995, 199521.5.1996, 2000-2004 & 2004- till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Revenue 14.01.1996 10.06.1996
Permanent Address
:
Vill- Champu, Po-Angula, Via-Soro
Dist. - Balasore, Tel.-(O) 21266, (R) 21565
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.4/2 (DS), MLA Colony, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No. (R) 426371
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
052 - Pipli
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Puri
Date of Birth
:
04.07.1955
Father's Name
:
Late Gokulananda Moharathy
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Prativa Mishra
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Cultivation
:
Pipli Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1985-1990, 1990-1995, as Biju Janata Dal
Govt. Chief Whip - 22.3.2000 - 6.2.2004
Permanent Address
:
At-Khorapadia, Po- Kanti, Via-Pipli, Dist.- Puri
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.11(DS), Type-VII, Unit-3, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 402195, (O) 401352, M-9437036805
SHRI PRADEEP MAHARATHY
305
SHRI ANANTARAM MAJHI
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
083 - Lakshmipur (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Rayagada
Date of Birth
:
10.01.1934
Father's Name
:
Late Bisi Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe Sub Caste : Kandha
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Rajamani Majhi
Smt. Laxmi Priya Majhi
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter : 6
:
Matric
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Rayagada (ST) Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1967-1971, from
Lakshmipur (ST) Constituency, 1974-1977,
1980-1985, 1985-1990, 1995-2000 & 2004- till
date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Health and Family Welfare
22.02.1999 - 06.12.1999
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Tikiri, Via.- Koshipur, Dist.-Rayagada
Present Address
:
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
088-Kotpad (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Koraput
Date of Birth
:
17.07.1947
Father's Name
:
Shri Iswar Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Lilabati Majhi
SHRI BASUDEV MAJHI
306
Children
:
Son: 3 Daughter : 3
:
Matric
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Kotpad (ST) Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1974-1977, 1977-1980,
1980-1985, 1985-1990, 1995-2000, 2000-2004
& 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Girla, Via - Kotpad, Koraput
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.9/2 (F), Unit-4, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 415592
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
131-Laikera (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Jharsuguda
Date of Birth
:
11.05.1958
Father's Name
:
Shri Dehuri Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Jema Dei Majhi
Children
:
Son: 2
:
M.A. (Pol. Science)
Profession
:
Cultivation
:
Kuchinda (ST) Constituency as Janata Dal
Candidate, 1990-1995, from Laikera (ST)
Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
Candidate 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At-Polokhaman, Po - Bhojpur,
Via/Ps - Jamankira, Sambalpur
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 06642-221089, 223420,
M- 9861031089
SHRI BRUNDABAN MAJHI
307
SHRI CHAITANYA PRASAD MAJHI
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
055 - Bangriposhi (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
19.11.1929
Father's Name
:
Late Lakshman Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Damayanti Majhi
Children
:
Daughter : 5
:
B.Sc.
Profession
:
Cultivation
:
Member, Rajya Sabha from 03.04.1972 02.04.1978
Rairangpur (ST) Constituency as Janata
Candidate, 1985-1990(B), as Janata Dal
candidate 1990-1995, from Bangriposhi (ST)
Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004- till date.
Minister
:
Minister, Education & Youth Services
(Education) 15.03.1990 - 24.07.1990
Minister, Education & Youth Services
24.07.1990 - 02.01.1991
Minister, Education 02.01.1991 - 04.01.1993
Minister, Education (Higher Education)
04.01.1993 - 15.03.1995
Minister, Sports, Culture and Youth Services
(Culture) 25.01.1993 - 15.03.1995
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Changua, P.S.- Tiring, Dist. Mayurbhanj
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.VIMR-4, Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 2419047, (O) 097892-252463
M- 9437120524
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
101 - Kesinga
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Kalahandi
SHRI DHANESWAR MAJHI
308
Date of Birth
:
05.07.1941
Father's Name
:
Late Amar Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste : Kandha
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Tilottama Majhi
:
B.A., B.Ed.
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Member, Rajya Sabha from 3.4.1978-2.4.1984.
Narla (ST) Constituency as Swatantra Party
Candidate, 1971-1973, 1974-1977, from
Kesinga Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Permanent Address
:
Vill-Babejore, Po-Tundala, Dist.- Kalahandi
Tel. No.(R) 956676-253001
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.VI (MR)-1, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 2405739, M- 9437122640
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
095 - Khariar
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Nuapada
Date of Birth
:
14.4.1938
Father's Name
:
Late Deb Singh Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste: Gond
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Ganesh Devi
Children
:
Son: 4 Daughter : 1
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Khariar Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
Minister
:
Minister of State (Ind), Information & Public
Relations 06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002
Permanent Address
:
At-Boirgaon, PS-Boden, Dist-Nuapada
Tel.No.(R) 06671-234055, 3090707
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.SGO-4, Type-VIII, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(O) 0674-3090707
SHRI DURYODHAN MAJHI
309
SHRI GAJADHAR MAJHI
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
136 - Talsara (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Sundargarh
Date of Birth
:
14/06/1942
Father's Name
:
Shri Raghunath Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste: Bhuyan
Marital Status
:
Bachelor
:
B.Sc., B.Ed., Distinction.
Profession
:
Agriculturist, Teachership
:
Member, Lok Sabha from Sundargarh (ST)
Talsara (ST) Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1980-85, 1985-1990, 19952000, 2000-2004 & 2004-till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State (Ind), Housing 07.12.1989 03.03.1990
07.12.1989 - 03.03.1990
Minister of State, Welfare 21.03.1995 14.01.1996
Minister of State (Ind), Sports & Youth Services
14.01.1996 - 17.02.1996.
Minister, Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled
Castes Development and Sports 22.02.1996 06.12.1999.
Minister, ST & SC Development & Minorities &
Backward Classes 10.12.1999 - 05.03.2000
Permanent Address
:
At-Jhupurunga, PO-Gopalpur, Dist-Sundargarh
Present Address
:
Type VII,(DS) 1/2, Unit-3, Bhubaneswar.
Tel.No.(R) 2536731, 2403631
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
102 - Baliguda (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
SHRI KARENDRA MAJHI
310
District
:
Kandhamala
Date of Birth
:
04.01.1973
Father's Name
:
Late Pujara Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste: Kandha
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sajita Pradhan
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
M.A.(Pol.Sc.)
Profession
:
Agriculturist, Social Service
:
Baliguda(ST) Constituency as Bharatiya
Janata Party Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill-PO- Guma, PS-Belghar, Via-Tumudibandha
Dist-Kandhamal
Present Address
:
Qrs.No 8/2(DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 06846-243668
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
144-Keonjhar (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Keonjhar
Date of Birth
:
06.01.1972
Father's Name
:
Shri Gunaram Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste: Santal
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Priyanka Marandi
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Keonjhar (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya
Janata Party Candidate, 2000-2004, 2004till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill-PO- Raikala, PS-Sadar (Raisuan),
Dist-Keonjhar
Present Address
:
Qrs.No 9/1(F), Unit-4, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No. (M) 943700825
SHRI MOHAN CHARAN MAJHI
311
SHRI RAMESH CHANDRA MAJHI
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
092-Dabugam (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Nowrangpur
Date of Birth
:
09.04.1978
Father's Name
:
Late Jadav Majhi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste: Gond
Marital Status
:
Unmarried
:
I.Sc.
Profession
:
Cultivation
:
Dabugam (ST) Constituency as Biju Janata
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Danda Munda, Via-Chandabali
Dist.- Nawarangpur, Orissa - 764077
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
053 - Nimapara (SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Puri
Date of Birth
:
27.06.1964
Father's Name
:
Shri Dhadi Mallick
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Swarna Mallick
:
B.A., LL.B.
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Permanent Address
:
Nimapara (SC) Constituency as Bharatiya
Janata Party Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004- till
date.
Vill.- Bishnupur, Via.- Nimapara, Dist.-Puri
Tel : (R) 916758 - 32088, 06758-252088
Present Address
:
SHRI BAIDHAR MALLICK
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(O) 2514353 (M) 9437030922
312
SHRI NETRANANDA MALLICK
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
021- Chandbali (SC)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Bhadrak
Date of Birth
:
21.04.1949
Father's Name
:
Late Banamali Mallick
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Basanta Manjari Mallick
Children
:
Son: 3 Daughter : 3
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Politics, Social Service
:
Minister
:
Chandbali (SC) Constituency as Indian National
Congress (I) Candidate, 1980-1985, as INC
candidate 1985-1990, 1995-2000 & 2004- till date.
Minister of State (Ind), Forest & Environment
07.12.1989 - 03.03.1990
Minister of State (Ind), Information & Public
Relations - 21.03.1995 - 24.08.1998
Minister of State (Ind), Tourism & Culture
24.08.1998 - 17.02.1999.
Minister, Tourism 22.02.1999 - 06.12.1999
Minister, Planning & Coordination 22.02.1999
- 06.12.1999
Minister, Forest & Environment 10.12.1999 05.03.2000.
Permanent Address
:
At-Ishanpur, Po-Kanpara, Via-Tihidi, Bhadrak
Present Address
:
Qrs.NoVIR-10, Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar
Plot No.22/23, Bhimpur, Po- Airport Area,
Bhubaneswar - 20
SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR MALLICK
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
042-Gobindpur
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
313
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
28.02.1953
Father's Name
:
Late Duryodhan Mallick
Category
:
General, Caste: OBC
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Renubala Mallick
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter : 2
:
B.A. (Hons.)
Profession
:
Politics, Cultivation
:
Gobindpur Constituency as Independent
Candidate, 1990-1995, as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At - Podana, Po- Kapasi, Cuttack
Present Address
:
Qrs.No F-3/1, Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Bishram Nagar, Link Road, Cuttack
SHRI PRAFULLA KUMAR MALLIK
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
120 - Kamakhyanagar
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Dhenkanal
Date of Birth
:
08.03.1947
Father's Name
:
Shri Hrushikesh Mallik
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Motilala Mallik
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 2
:
B.Com, LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate, Social Service
:
Kamakhya Nagar Constituency as Biju Janata
Permanent Address
:
Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal
Tel. (R) 06769-270513
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 9437292498
314
SHRI SANANDA MARNDI
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
006 - Kuliana (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
26.06.1971
Father's Name
:
Late Gangadhar Marandi
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste: Santal
Marital Status
:
Bachelor
:
B.A., LL.B.
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Kuliana (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Party Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Ward No.24, Kalikapur, Po-Baripada
Dist.- Mayurbhanj
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.12/3(DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
098 - Junagarh
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Kalahandi
Date of Birth
:
27.08.1956
Father's Name
:
Late Lambodar Meher
Category
:
General, Sub Caste: Bhulia
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Ratna Prava Meher
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter : 1
:
B.A., LL.B
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Junagarh Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Party Candidate, 1995-2000(B) 2000-2004 &
2004- till date.
Minister
:
06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004.
SHRI HIMANSU SEKHAR MEHER
315
Minister of State (Ind), Textiles and Handloom
06.08.2002 - 16.05.2004
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Chichaiguda, Via-Junagarh
Dist. - Kalahandi, Tel. 43358 (R)
Present Address
:
Qrs.No VIR-VI,, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar
Qrs. No.13/2 (DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 2402819, 9437016661 (M)
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
137 - Rajgangpur (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Sundargarh
Date of Birth
:
15.12.1963
Father's Name
:
Late Stanislas Minz
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe Caste : Oraon
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Anastacia Minz
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
B.Sc.
Profession
:
Social Work, Politics
:
Rajgangpur (ST) Constituency as Indian
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Panchora, P.S. Kutra, Sundargarh
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
048 - Baramba
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
26.01.1959
Father's Name
:
Shri Raghunath Mishra
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
SHRI GREGORY MINZ
SHRI DEBI PRASAD MISHRA
316
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Anusuya Mishra
:
B.A
:
Baramba Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1995-2000, as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004 & 2004- till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Health & Family Welfare
06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002.
Permanent Address
:
Vill.- Damkata, Po.- Nimasahi,
P.S.- Narasinghpur, Cuttack
Present Address
:
Qrs.No VIR-I, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar
(M) 9861012544
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
110-Loisingha
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Bolangir
Date of Birth
:
23.12.1940
Father's Name
:
Late Yudhisthir Mishra
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Kusum Mishra
Children
:
Son: 4
:
B.Com, LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate, Cultivation
:
Loisingha Constituency as Janata Dal
Candidate, 1990-1995, from Binka as Janata
Dal 1995-2000, from Loisingha Constituency as
Indian National Congress Candidate, 2004- till
date.
Minister
:
Minister of Law, Orissa, 1990-1995
Permanent Address
:
Club Para, Po/Dist.- Bolangir
Present Address
:
Qrs.No 4R - 5/2, , Unit-3, Bhubaneswar
SHRI NARASINGHA MISHRA
317
SHRI JYOTIRINDRA NATH MITRA
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
059 - Khurda
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Khurda
Date of Birth
:
30.10.1951
Father's Name
:
Late Dr. Shyama Madhaba Mitra
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Prof. Mrs. Mamata Dey
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter : 1
:
B.Sc
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Khurda Constituency as Independent Candidate,
2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At - Jail Road, Po-Khurda Town, Dist.- Khurda
Tel. (R) 22001, (O) 20215
Present Address
:
Qrs.No VR-20, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(M) 9437025707
SHRI KISHORE KUMAR MOHANTY
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
130 - Jharsuguda
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Jharsuguda
Date of Birth
:
04.12.1958
Father's Name
:
Shri Golok Chandra Mohanty
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Alaka Mohanty
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
B.Com, LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate
318
:
Jharsuguda Constituency as Janata Dal
Govt. Chief Whip 20.05.2004 - continuing
Permanent Address
:
At - Mangal Bazar, Po- Jharsuguda,
Dist.- Jharsuguda
Tel. (R) 73399, 06645-272277, 73388 (O)
Present Address
:
Qrs.No 6/2(F), MLA Colony Unit-IV,
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 9437020666
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
032 - Rajnagar
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Kendrapara
Date of Birth
:
20.01.1949
Father's Name
:
Shri Mayadhar Mohanty
Category
:
General Caste : Khandayat
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Jyotsna Mohanty
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
B.A, LL.B.
Profession
:
Agriculturist, Social Work
:
Rajnagar Constituency as Janata Candidate,
1977-1980, as Lok Dal Candidate, 1980-1985,
as Janata Party Candidate, 1985-1990, as
Janata Dal candidate, 1990-1995, 1995-2000, as
Biju Janata Dal subsequent declared as
Independent Candidate, 2000-2004 & as Indian
Minister
:
Minister, Urban Development 15.03.1990 15.03.1995
SHRI NALINIKANTA MOHANTY
Minister, Works 15.03.1990 - 15.03.1995
Minister, Housing 15.03.1990 - 15.03.1995
Minister, Works 06.03.2000 - 09.07.2001
Minister, Housing 06.03.2000 - 09.07.2001
Minister, Parliamentary Affiars 06.03.2000 09.07.2001
319
Permanent Address
:
Vill- Firikidandi, Po - Madanpur, Kendrapara
Present Address
:
Qrs.No. 2/1 & 2/2 (F), Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 2514143, (O) 2501435
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
013 - Basta
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Balasore
Date of Birth
:
11.11.1949
Father's Name
:
Late Ram Chandra Mohanty
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Preetilata Mohanty
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
B.A
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Basta Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Shyamasundarpur, Po - Amarda Road,
Dist. - Balasore
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 401005, 2404240
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
024 - Korai
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Jajpur
Date of Birth
:
17.09.1958
Father's Name
:
Shri Rajendra Kumar Singh
Category
:
General
SHRI RAGHUNATH MOHANTY
SMT. SANCHITA MOHANTY
320
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Shri Gopinath Mohanty, IAS
Children
:
Son: 2
:
Diploma in Magnetotherapy, Diploma Food
Processing, Diploma Cookery & Backery,
(Institute of Hotel Management, Bhubaneswar),
LL.B. Utkal University, M.A. (Pol. Science),
M.A. Oddishi Dance, Ph.D. work from Govt. of
India continuing, Orientation Course on Food &
Nutrition, Government of India.
Profession
:
Advocate, Housewife, Notary
:
Korai Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
Permanent Address
:
Plot No.18, VIP Colony, Nayapalli,
Bhubaneswar
Present Address
:
Qrs.No 4R-2/1, Unit-3, Janpath, Bhubaneswar
SHRI LALATENDU BIDYADHAR MOHAPATRA
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
057 - Brahmagiri
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Puri
Date of Birth
:
Father's Name
:
Shri Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Mohapatra
Category
:
General Caste : Khyatria
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Namita Mohapatra
Children
:
Daughter : 1
:
B.A
Profession
:
Politics
:
Brahmagiri Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1995-2000, 2000-2004 &
2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Gadaradanga, Via-Brahmagiri, Dist-Puri
Present Address
:
Qrs.No VIR-16, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 414427 / 427753
321
SHRI SITAKANTA MOHAPATRA
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
027 - Barchana
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Jajpur
Date of Birth
:
23.10.1943
Father's Name
:
Shri Basudev Mohapatra
Category
:
General Caste : Khandayat (Khetriya)
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Basanti Mohapatra
Children
:
Son: 3 Daughter : 3
:
B.Sc
Profession
:
Journalism, Teachership
:
Barchana Constituency as Indian National
Congress (I) Candidate, 1980-1985, 1985-1990
& 2004- till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State (Ind), Health and Family
Welfare 07.12.1989 - 03.03.1990
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Kharianga, Via - Haridaspur,
Dist. Cuttack
Present Address
:
Plot No.16, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar
Dist. - Khurda
Qrs.No VIR 12, Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Constituency
:
141-Bonai (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Sundargarh
Date of Birth
:
18.07.1963
Father's Name
:
Shri Bagun Munda
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sabitri Munda
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 2
SHRI LAXMAN MUNDA
322
:
B.A
Profession
:
Social Work, Trade Union Leader
:
Bonai (ST) Constituency as Communist Party of
India (Marxist) Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Sarasposh, Po - Gopana,
P.S.- K. Balang, Dist. - Sundargarh
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 0674-2405410, (M) 9437246600
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
140 - Raghunathpali (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Sundargarh
Date of Birth
:
14.01.1964
Father's Name
:
Late Hagru Mundari
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe Caste : Mundari
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Srimati Mundari
Children
:
Son: 2
:
Under Matric
Profession
:
Business
:
Raghunathpali (ST) Constituency as Jharkhand
Mukti Morcha Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Jhirpani, R.S. Colony, Rourkela-42,
Dist. - Sundargarh
Present Address
:
J.M.M. Party Office, Unit-4, Bhubaneswar
SHRI HALU MUNDARI
Qrs.No.6/1 (DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony
Bhubaneswar
SMT. DROUPADI MURMU
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
004 - Rairangpur (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
20.06.1958
323
Father's Name
:
Late Biranchi Narayan Tudu
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Shri Shyam Charan Murmu
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Politics & Social Service
:
Rairangpur (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya
Janata Party Candidate, 2000-2004, 2004- till
date.
Daughter : 1
Minister of State (Ind), Commerce and Transport
06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002
Minister of State (Ind), Fisheries and Animal
Resources Development 06.08.2002 16.05.2004
Permanent Address
:
Vill-Baidaposi, PO- Rairangpur, W.No.2,
Dist.- Mayurbhanj
Tel.No.(R) 06794 - 22559
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.5 VIR, Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) 2534707, (M)-9437022036
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
143 - Patna (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Keonjhar
Date of Birth
:
21.11.1959
Father's Name
:
Late Madhu Naik
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe Caste : Bathudi
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Nandini Naik
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication
SHRI GOURAHARI NAIK
324
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Patna (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Haladibata, PO - Saharpada, Keonjhar
Present Address
:
Qr.No 4/3(DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 2504160, (M) - 9437143834
Party Affiliation
:
Independent (S.U.C.I.)
Constituency
:
002 - Jashipur (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
26.06. 1949
Father's Name
:
Shri Kalicharan Naik
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Unmarried
:
Matric, Apprentice in Mechanical Trade from
Rourkela Steel Plant
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Jashipur (ST) Constituency as Independent
Candidate, 1985-1990, 1995-2000 & 2004- till
date.
Permanent Address
:
At - SUCI Office, PO - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj
Present Address
:
Qr.No.R.8, Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
135- Sundargarh
Elected on
:
24.04.2005
District
:
Sundargarh
Date of Birth
:
17.05.1960
Father's Name
:
Shri Nimai Charan Patel
SHRI SHAMBHU NATH NAIK
SMT. SUSHAMA PATEL
325
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Late Shankarsan Naik
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
M.A. LL.B, M.Ed.
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Sundargarh Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Rangadhpa, P.S. - Town Sadar
Dist. - Sundargarh
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
132 - Kuchinda (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Sambalpur
Date of Birth
:
30.06.1969
Father's Name
:
Shri Dasaratha Naik
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste : Gond
Marital Status
:
Bachelor
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Agriculturist, Politics
:
Kuchinda (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Khandokata, Via.-Kuchinda,
Dist.- Sambalpur - 768222
Tel. No.(R) 06642-20205
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 408566, (M) 9437005682
SHRI RABINARAYAN NAIK
326
SHRI ATANU SABYASACHI NAYAK
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
034 - Patkura
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Kendrapara
Date of Birth
:
07.05.1967
Father's Name
:
Shri Raj Kishore Nayak
Category
:
Marital Status
:
Unmarried
:
B.A. LL.B., P.G. in Management (Marketing)
from IMM, New Delhi
Profession
:
Social Work
:
Patkura Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Permanent Address
:
Vill-Arilo, PO-Sanadhanga
Via-Tendakuda, Dist.- Kendrapara
Present Address
:
Plot No.112, Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 2503553, 2554996,
(M) - 9437048229
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
145 - Telkoi (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Keonjhar
Date of Birth
:
21.07.1943
Father's Name
:
Late Hata Kishore Nayak
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste : Gond
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Chandrakala Nayak
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter : 5
:
Matric
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Telkoi (ST) Constituency as Utkal Congress
Candidate,1971-73, as Pragati Dal Candidate, 1974-
SHRI NILADRI NAYAK
327
1977, Janata Candidate, 1977-1980, as Janata
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Karmangi, Via - Siriguda, Keonjhar
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.VIA-4/1, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar
M - 9437206066
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
139 - Rourkela
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Sundargarh
Date of Birth
:
05.01.1959
Father's Name
:
Shri Natabar Nayak
Category
:
General Caste : Kshatriya
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Arati Prava Lenka
:
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Rourkela Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
candidate 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Sankilo, Po-Pithapara, P.S.- Salipur
Dist.- Cuttack
Qr.No.C/136, Sector-I, Rourkela-8,
Dist.- Sundargarh
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
E-mail-sarada59@rediffmail.com
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
091-Kodinga (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Nowrangpur
Date of Birth
:
01.03.1953
Father's Name
:
Late Mudi Nayak
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste : Bhottada
SHRI SARADA PRASAD NAYAK
SHRI SADAN NAYAK
328
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Prabhat Nalini Nayak
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 4
:
M.A. LL.B
Profession
:
Advocate
:
Kodinga (ST) Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1995-2000, 2000-2004 &
2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
At-Palpur, Po - Sirisi, Via- Papadahandi
Dist.- Nowrangpur
Tel. No.(R) 06858-22264
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.F-10/2, MLA Colony, Unit-4,
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 2411091
Party Affiliation
:
Independent
Constituency
:
068 - Aska
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
15.03.1957
Father's Name
:
Shri Anantarama Padhi
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sanjukta Padhi
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.Sc., LLB, MBA
Profession
:
Advocate
:
Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly from Aska
Constituency as Independent Candidate 2004till date.
Permanent Address
:
Khambeswari Patna, Aska, Dist.- Ganjam
Tel. No.(R) 273477
Present Address
:
Plot No.MIG-155, Kalinga Vihar, Bhubaneswar
SHRI SAROJ KUMAR PADHI
329
SHRI BHARAT PAIK
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
078-Ramagiri (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Gajapati
Date of Birth
:
04.02.1959
Father's Name
:
Late Gurumurthy Paik
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe Caste : Sabara
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Premanjali Paik
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 2
:
B.A. (Hons.), LL.B
Profession
:
Advocate
:
Ramagiri (ST) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Kujasinghi, Via-Rayagada,
Dist. Gajapati
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
051 - Jatni
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Khurda
Date of Birth
:
06.05.1955
Father's Name
:
Shri Bauri Bandhu Paikaray
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Kajal Paikray
:
B.Sc. (Hons.), M.A. LL.B
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Jatni Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995, and as Biju Janata Dal Candidate,
2004- till date.
SHRI SARAT PAIKARAY
330
Permanent Address
:
At - Khudapur, PO - Jatni, Dist.- Khurda.
Present Address
:
Qrs.No. F-16/1, Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
019-Bhadrak
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Bhadrak
Date of Birth
:
17.05.1965
Father's Name
:
Shri Kanhu Charan Pallai
Category
:
General Caste : OBC
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Nirmala Pallai
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Bhadrak Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill- Kantapal, Po - Charampa, Dist.-Bhadrak
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.F 14/1, Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
M - 9437060016
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
016-Simulia
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Balasore
Date of Birth
:
10.04.1953
Father's Name
:
Late Kalandi Charan Panda
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Kuntala Kumari Panda
Children
:
Son: 3 Daughter : 1
SHRI NAREN PALLAI
SHRI PADMALOCHAN PANDA
331
:
B.Com
Profession
:
Cultivation
:
Simulia Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1985-1990, 1995-2000,
2004- till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Fisheries and Animal
Resources Development 22.02.1999 06.12.1999.
Minister of State, Panchayati Raj 10.12.1999 05.03.2000
Permanent Address
:
At - Diwan Purusotampur, Po- Balikhanda,
Simulia, Dist.- Balasore
Present Address
:
Plot No.C-77/3, Palasapalli,
Near Aerodrome Area, Bhubaneswar, Khurda
SHRI JAYARAM PANGI
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
084 - Pottangi (ST)
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Koraput
Date of Birth
:
16.08.1955
Father's Name
:
Shri Pangi Musuri Santa
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Caste : Kandha
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Ratnamani Pangi
Children
:
Son: 2 Daughter : 3
:
Matric
Profession
:
Politics, Cultivation
:
Pottangi (ST) Constituency as Janata
Candidate, 1977-1980, as Janata Dal Candidate,
2000-2004 & 2004- till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Agriculture, 24.07.1990 02.01.1991.
Minister of State, Cooperation 24.07.1990 04.01.1993
332
Minister of State (Ind), Excise 04.01.1993 15.03.1995.
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Hatpada, Po - Kunduli, Dist.- Koraput
Tel. No.(R) 06853-250161
Present Address
:
Qrs.No VIC-11/2, Janpath, Bhubaneswar-9
Tel. No.(R) 2530207
Party Affiliation
:
Orissa Gana Parisad
Constituency
:
033-Kendrapara
Elected on
:
13/5/2004
District
:
Kendrapara
Date of Birth
:
24.01.1961
Father's Name
:
Shri Ghanashyam Parida
Category
:
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Rashnamayee Parida
Children
:
Son: 1 Daughter : 1
:
B.A.
Profession
:
:
Kendrapara Constituency as Orissa Gana
Parisad Candidate, 2004- till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Tinimuhani, Dist.- Kendrapara
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.5/2(DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
146- Ramachandrapur
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Keonjhar
Date of Birth
:
01.06.1942
Father's Name
:
Late Brajabandhu Patnaik
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
SHRI UTKAL KESHARI PARIDA
SHRI NIRANJAN PATNAIK
333
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Prabhat Nalini Patnaik
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Social Service, Politics
:
Member,Orissa Legislative Assembly from
Ramachandrapur Constituency, as Indian National
Congress (I) Candidate, 1980-1985, 1985-1990,
1995-2000 & 2004 - till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Irrigation and Power (M.I)
09.06.1980 - 14.07.1981.
Daughter: 1
Minister of State, Irrigation and Power 14.07.1981
- 09.03.1985
Minister, Revenue 10.03.1985 - 30.04.1985.
Minister, Science & Technology 22.07.1986 07.12.1989
Minister, Health and Family Welfare 06.02.1987
- 07.12.1989
Minister, Textiles & Handloom 21.03.1995 17.02.1999
Minister, Handicrafts and Cottage Industries
21.03.1995 - 14.01.1996.
Minister, Energy 22.02.1999 - 06.12.1999.
Minister, Health and Family Welfare 22.02.1999
- 06.12.1999
Minister, Energy 10.12.1999 - 05.03.2000
Permanent Address
:
At-College Road, PO-Keonjhargarh
Dist.- Keonjhar
Present Address
:
Plot No.N-2/29, Nayapalli, Po/PS- Nayapalli,
Dist.- Khurda.
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
012 - Jaleswar
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Balasore
Date of Birth
:
07.09.1950
Father's Name
:
Late Satchindra Nath Patra
SHRI ASWINI KUMAR PATRA
334
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Rabita Patra
Children
:
Daughter : 3
:
M.A., LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate
:
Jaleswar Constituency as Janata Dal
Candidate, 1990-1995, as Bharatiya Janata
Party Candidate, 2004 - till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/PO- Khuard, Via-Hatigarh, Dist.-Balasore
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.F-11/1, M.L.A. Colony, Unit-IV,
Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 956781-235730, 222356
M - 9437216158
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
112 - Sonepur (SC)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Sonepur
Date of Birth
:
22.05.1967
Father's Name
:
Shri Babaji Patra
Category
:
Scheduled Caste, Caste : Ganda
Marital Status
:
Bachelor
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Sonepur (SC) Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate 2004 - till date.
Permanent Address
:
Ghodaghat Pada (Harijan Pada)
Po/Dist. - Sonepur, Orissa, Pin-767017
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
SHRI BINOD PATRA
335
SMT. BIJAYALAXMI PATTNAIK
Party Affiliation
:
Independent
Constituency
:
063 - Khandapara
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Nayagarh
Date of Birth
:
30.10.1955
Father's Name
:
Sri Hrushikesh Pattnaik
Category
:
General, Caste : Karan
Marital Status
:
Widow
Spouse's Name
:
Late Arun Pattnaik (Ex-MLA)
Children
:
Son: 1
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Housewife
:
Khandapara Constituency as Biju Janata
Dal Candidate, 2000-2004 & as independent
candidate 2004 - till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Khandapara, Dist.- Nayagarh
Tel. No.(R) 06757-230126
Present Address
:
Qr.No.VIC 8/1, Bapuji Nagar, Unit-1
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) 2532645
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
046 - Banki
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
-
Father's Name
:
Late Haradhan Patnaik
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Ipseeta
Children
:
Daughter : 1
:
M.A., LL.B, M.B.A., Ph.D
Profession
:
Advocate, Social Work
Daughter: 1
DR. DEBASIS PATTNAIK
336
:
Banki, as Indian National Congress Candidate,
2004 - till date.
Permanent Address
:
Charchika Sahi, Po-Banki, Dist. Cuttack
Present Address
:
Duplex-9, Sailashree Vihar, Bhubaneswar
Qrs.No.15/3 (D.S.), M.L.A. Colony, Unit-IV,
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
103-Udayagiri (ST)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Kandhamala
Date of Birth
:
01.03.1965
Father's Name
:
Late Sriram Pradhan
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe, Sub Caste : Kandha
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Shri Raghab Mallick
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Politics
:
Udayagiri (ST), as Indian National Congress
Permanent Address
:
Gurusahi (Baliababa), Po-Bapalmendi,
Via - Tikabali, Dist.- Kandhamal
Present Address
:
Qrs. No.16/1 (D.S.), Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
070 - Kodala
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
01.09.1959
Father's Name
:
Shri Buli Pradhan
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
SMT. AJAYANTI PRADHAN
SHRI NIRANJAN PRADHAN
337
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Narmada Pradhan
Children
:
Son: 1
:
Matric
Profession
:
Cultivation
:
Kodala Constituency Biju Janata Dal Candidate
2004 - till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po -Ghodapalana, PS-Kabisuryanagar,
Dist. - Ganjam
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) M-09861167893
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
113 - Binka
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Sonepur
Date of Birth
:
31.01.1961
Father's Name
:
Shri Radhashyam Pujari
Category
:
General Caste : Brahmin
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Binapani Pujari
Children
:
Daughter: 2
:
B.Com (Hons.), LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate
:
Binka Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004 - till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Rampur, Dist.- Sonepur
Tel. No.(R) 06653-276030
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) 404187 (M) 9437150063
Daughter: 2
SHRI NIRANJAN PUJARI
338
SHRI PRAHLAD PURTY
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
003 - Bahalda (ST)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Mayurbhanj
Date of Birth
:
10.04.1969
Father's Name
:
Shri Nawra Purty
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Pravati Purty
Children
:
Son: 1
:
Intermediate
Profession
:
Social Work
:
Bahalda (ST) Constituency as Jharkhand Mukti
Morcha Candidate 2004 - till date.
Permanent Address
:
At - Dhalpur, Po-Khairpal, Dist.- Mayurbhanj
Present Address
:
JMM Party Office, Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) 06794-273281, M-09437136511
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
124 - Melchhamunda
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Bargarh
Date of Birth
:
28.08.1956
Father's Name
:
Shri Abdul Moosa
Category
:
General Caste : Sunny
Marital Status
:
Unmarried
:
I.A.
Profession
:
Social Work
:
Melchhamunda Constituency as Bharatiya
Janata Party Candidate 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
Sohela, Dist.- Bargarh
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.F-7/1, Unit-IV, MLA Colony
Bhubaneswar
Daughter: 1
SHRI MOHAMMAD RAFIQUE
339
SHRI ULAKA RAMA CHANDRA
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
082 - Rayagada (ST)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Rayagada
Date of Birth
:
01.07.1934
Father's Name
:
Late Shyamaghana Ulaka
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe Caste : Jatapu
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Ratnamani Ulaka, Smt. Ravanama (Janaki)
Children
:
Son : 7 Daughter : 4
:
B.Sc
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Member, Lok Sabha from Koraput (ST) from
Constitutency as Indian National Congress
Candidate, 1962-1967 & 1967-1970
Rayagada (ST) Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1974-1977, 1977-1980, as
Indian National Congress (I) candidate, 19801985, as Indian National Congress candidate,
1985-1990, as Indian National Congress (I)
candidate 1990-1995, as Indian National
Congress candidate, 1995-2000 & 2004 till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Tribal and Rural Welfare
06.03.1974 - 16.12.1976
Minister Food and Civil supplies 29.12.1976 30.04.1977
Minister, Harijan and Tribal Welfare 09.06.1980
- 09.03.1985.
Minister, Irrigation and Power 07.12.1989 03.03.1990
Minister, Cabinet 15.03.1995 - 21.03.1995.
Minister, Forest 21.03.1995 - 14.01.1996.
Minister, School & Mass Education 21.03.1995
- 14.01.1996
Minister, Welfare 14.01.1996 - 17.02.1999
Permanent Address
:
New Colony, At/Po- Rayagada, Dist.- Rayagada
Tel.- 06856 - 222025(R)
340
Present Address
:
1.
C/o- Smt. Ratnamani Ulaka
Plot No.29, Dumduma Mouza,
Near Khandagiri Chhak Petrol Pump,
Bhubaneswar.
2.
Qrs. No.VIB-3, Unit - IV, Bhubaneswar
Tel. No.(R) 0674-2350737
SHRI RUDRA MADHAB RAY
Party Affiliation
:
Independent
Constituency
:
064- Daspalla
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Nayagarh
Date of Birth
:
23.11.1937
Father's Name
:
Late Chandra Sekhar Ray
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Santilata Ray
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.Sc. (Distinction)
Profession
:
Agriculturist
Position Held
(Membership)
:
Daspalla Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
1990-1995, 1995-1997 and as Independent
candidate, 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Madhyakhanda, Dist.- Nayagarh
Present Address
:
1.
2.
Daughter: 1
Plot No.222, Ganganagar, Bhubaneswar-6
VIC-13/2, Unit-1, Bhubaneswar
SHRI NAGIREDI NARAYAN REDDY
Party Affiliation
:
Communist Party of India
Constituency
:
072 - Chatrapur
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
01.04.1955
Father's Name
:
Late N. Poleya Reddy
Category
:
General Caste : OBC Sub Caste : (Telugu) Reddy
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. N. Bhanu
341
Children
:
Son: 1
Daughter: 1
:
M.A., LL.B
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Chatrapur Constituency as Communist Party of
India Candidate, 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Chamakhandi, Chatrapur (Park Street)
Dist.- Ganjam, Tel.No.06811-262542(O)
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.F-6/1, M.L.A. Colony, Unit-4,
Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
062- Nayagarh
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Nayagarh
Date of Birth
:
01.01.1969
Father's Name
:
Shri Dandadhar Sahoo
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Bachelor
:
M.A., LL.B
Profession
:
Politics
Position Held
(Membership)
:
Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Permanent Address
:
At - Rasanga, PS - Gania, Dist.-Nayagarh
Present Address
:
Plot No.112, Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
122- Talcher (SC)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Angul
Date of Birth
:
10.02.1961
Father's Name
:
Shri Nabaghana Sahoo
Category
:
Scheduled Caste Caste : Keuta (Dewar)
SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAHOO
SHRI MAHESH SAHOO
342
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Nandita Behera
Children
:
Son: 1
:
Diploma in Mining, B.A.
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Talcher (SC) Constituency as Bharatiya Janata
Party Candidate, 1995-2000, 2000-2004 & 2004
till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Brahmana Sasana
Po - Talcher Town, Dist.- Angul
Tel. No.(R) 240950
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.8/4 (D.S), Unit-IV, MLA Colony
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) 2412287, (M) 9437040950
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
114 - Birmaharajpur
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Sonepur
Date of Birth
:
02.05.1960
Father's Name
:
Shri Dasaratha Sahoo
Category
:
General Caste : Chasa
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Usharani Sahoo
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.A, B.Ed
Profession
:
Cultivation, Social Work
:
Birmaharajpur Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Candidate, 2000-2004 (B) & 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Angapada, Via-Rajkishor Nagar, Angul
Tel. No.(R) 956764-94212
Present Address
:
DS/10/2, Unit-4, MLA Colony, Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) M-9437131353
SHRI SANJEEB KUMAR SAHOO
343
Daughter: 1
DR. NRUSHINGHA SAHOO
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
121 - Pallahara
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Angul
Date of Birth
:
14.07.1948
Father's Name
:
Shri Guja Sahoo
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Soudamini Sahoo
Children
:
Son: 2
:
M.B.B.S.
Profession
:
Medical Practitioner
:
Pallahara Constituency as Janata Dal
Candidate, 1990-1995, as Indian National
Congress Candidate 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
At - Dihadol, Po- Parjang, Dist.- Dhenkanal
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.15/2 (D.S), MLA Colony, Unit-IV,
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Indian National congress
Constituency
:
123 - Padampur
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Bargarh
Date of Birth
:
22.01.1952
Father's Name
:
Shri Bata Krishna Sahu
Category
:
General Caste : Teli
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Nalini Sahu
Children
:
Son: 2
:
M.Sc. (Physics)
Profession
:
Cultivation
Position Held
:
Padampur Constituency as Indian National
SHRI SATYA BHUSAN SAHU
344
Daughter: 2
Congress (I) Candidiate, 1980-1985, as Indian
National Congress Candidate, 1985-1990 &
2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Mandosil, Dist. Bargarh
Present Address
:
1.
Plot No.32, VIP Area, Nayapally,
Bhubaneswar
2.
Qrs. No.F-4/2, Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
SHRI SUBAL SAHU
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
125 - Bijepur
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Bargarh
Date of Birth
:
11.03.1961
Father's Name
:
Late Gandaram Sahu
Category
:
General Caste : Kansari
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Rita Sahu
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.A, LL.B.
Profession
:
Advocate
:
Bijepur Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
At - Kansaripara, Po - Barpali, Dist.- Bargarh
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.12/1 (DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
079- Parlakhemundi
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Gajapati
Date of Birth
:
01.09.1941
Father's Name
:
Late Radhakanta Sahu
Category
:
General
Daughter: 2
SHRI TRINATH SAHU
345
Marital Status
:
Married
:
Parlakhemundi Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 1985-1990, as Independent
Candidate 1995-2000, as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
At-Bada Brahmana Sahi, Po-Paralakhemundi,
Dist.- Gajapati, Tel.No.(R) 22521
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.R-1, Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
129- Brajarajnagar
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Jharsuguda
Date of Birth
:
01.07.1961
Father's Name
:
Shri Haris Chandra Sai
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sushama Deo
Children
:
Son: 1
:
B.Sc. Sambalpur University
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Brajarajnagar Constituency as Indian National
Congress Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004 till
date.
Permanent Address
:
At- Bagharachaka, Po- Gandhghora,
Dist.- Jharsuguda
Tel. No.(R) 06645-242186
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.13/2(F), Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar.
Tel.No.(R) 2505575, (M) 9437005575
SHRI ANUP KUMAR SAI
346
Daughter: 1
SHRI SAROJ KUMAR SAMAL
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
119 - Gondia
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Dhenkanal
Date of Birth
:
19.02.1963
Father's Name
:
Shri Iswar Chandra Samal
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Archana Samal
Children
:
Son: 2
:
Fellow Member, Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India, LL.B, Graduate Member
of All India Management Association.
Profession
:
Charted Accountant in Practice.
:
Gondia Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Permanent Address
:
Vill-Nuagarh, Ps - Gondia, Dist.- Dhenkanal
Present Address
:
1.
Plot No.78, Lane-3, Jagannath Vihar
Baramunda, Bhubaneswar.
2.
Bhubaneswar.
E-mail-sksamal1@rediffmail.com
Tel.No.(R) 2550744, (M) - 9437143775
SHRI SUDHIR KUMAR SAMAL
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
118- Dhenkanal
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Dhenkanal
Date of Birth
:
01.01.1964
Father's Name
:
Shri Adhikari Samal
Category
:
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Abanti Samal
Children
:
Son: 1
:
I.A.
347
Daughter: 2
Profession
:
Social Work, Business
Position Held
(Membership)
:
Dhenkanal Constituency as Indian National
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Khargprasad, Via- Meramundali
Dist.- Dhenkanal - 759121
Present Address
:
Plot - 43/1205, Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar.
SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
017 - Nilgiri
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Balasore
Date of Birth
:
04.01.1955
Father's Name
:
Late Gobinda Chandra Sarangi
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Unmarried
:
B.A,
Profession
:
Politics
Position Held
(Membership)
:
Nilgiri Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
Permanent Address
:
At- Gopinathpur, Po- Dhobasila,
Via - Raj Nilgiri, Ps - Nilgiri, Dist.- Balasore
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
086 - Malkangiri (SC)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Malkangiri
Date of Birth
:
04.09.1959
Father's Name
:
Shri Krishna Pada Sarkar
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
SHRI NIMAI CHANDRA SARKAR
348
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Usharani Halder
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.A, LL.B.
:
Malkangiri (SC) Constituency as Indian
Permanent Address
:
At/Po/ Dist- Malkangiri
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
018 - Bhandaripokhari (SC)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Bhadrak
Date of Birth
:
17.07.1951
Father's Name
:
Late Rama Chandra Sethi
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Savitri Sethi
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.Sc.
Profession
:
Politics, Social Service
Position Held
(Membership)
:
Member, Lok Sabha from Bhadrak (SC)
Daughter: 1
SHRI ANANTA SETHI
Daughter: 2
Member, Rajya Sabha from 03/04/1996-02/04/
2002
Bhandaripokhari (SC) Constituency as Indian
Permanent Address
Present Address
:
:
1.
At - Garasanga, Po-Garasanga
Via- Ada, Dist.- Balasore, Orissa
2.
At - Pathesradhi, Po- Charampa
Dist.- Bhadrak
Qrs.No.VIB-4/2, Unit-III, Bhubaneswar.
349
DR. PARAMESWAR SETHI
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
025 - Jajpur (SC)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Jajpur
Date of Birth
:
07.03.1969
Father's Name
:
Shri Babaji Charan Sethi
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Rashmirekha Sethi
Children
:
Son: 1
:
M.B.B.S
Profession
:
Politics
:
Jajpur (SC) Constituency as Biju janata Dal
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Sujanpur, Dist.- Jajpur, Orissa
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar. (M) - 9437005179
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
142 - Champua (ST)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Keonjhar
Date of Birth
:
02.03.1966
Father's Name
:
Late Guru Charan Sidu
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Saraswati Sidu
Children
:
Son: 1
:
I.A.
Profession
:
Agriculturist
:
Champua (ST) Constituency as Indian National
SHRI DHANURJAYA SIDU
350
Daughter: 1
Permanent Address
:
Vill- Sarenda, P.S.- Barbil, Dist. - Keonjhar
Tel. No.9437157703 (M), 06767-277366
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar.
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
116 - Angul
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Angul
Date of Birth
:
01.04.1955
Father's Name
:
Shri Adwait Prasad Singh
Category
:
General Caste : Kshatriya
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Sanjukta Singh
Children
:
Son: 1
:
M.A. (sociology & Labour Welfare), LL.B.
Profession
:
Social Work
:
Angul Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Gotamara, Ps- Banarpal, Dist.- Angul
Tel. No.(R) 06764-229223
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.18/4(DS), Unit-IV, MLA Colony
Bhubaneswar, Tel.- (M) 9437193859
SHRI RAJANI KANT SINGH
Daughter: 1
SHRI KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
109 - Saintala
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Bolangir
Date of Birth
:
26.05.1974
Father's Name
:
Shri Ananga Udya Singh Deo
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Unmarried
:
B.A. (Hons.) Economics St.Stephen's College,
Delhi University.
351
Position Held
:
(Membership)
Saintala Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Permanent Address
:
At - Shailashree Palace, Po - Balangir
Dist. - Bolangir, Tel.- (R) 06652-232521
Present Address
:
Plot No.1, R.N. Singh Deo Marg, Unit-8,
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) 2536780 (M)-9437006669
SHRI KISHORE CHANDRA SINGH DEO
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
067 - Suruda
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
02.07.1961
Father's Name
:
Late Ananta Narayan Singh Deo
Category
:
General Caste : Kshetriya
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Nandini Devi
Children
:
Daughter: 2
:
B.A
Profession
:
:
Suruda Constituency as Bharatiya Janata Party
Permanent Address
:
The Palace, At/Po- Dharakote, Ganjam
Tel.No.(R) (06822) 268225
Present Address
:
Plot- 318, Kharvel Nagar, Bhubaneswar
Qrs. No.14/2(D.S), Unit-IV, MLA Colony
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) 0674-2536720, (M) 0674-3103757
SHRI PUSPENDRA SINGH DEO
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
097 - Koksara
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Kalahandi
352
Date of Birth
:
26.01.1966
Father's Name
:
Late Chandra Bhanu Singh Deo
Category
:
General Caste : Kshyatriya
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. padma Singh Deo
Children
:
Daughter: 2
:
Diploma (Civil Engineering)
Profession
:
Politics
:
Koksara Constituency as Biju Janata Dal
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Jaipatna, Dist.- Kalahandi
Tel.No.(R) (95-6673) 250248
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.VI-C, 13/1, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar.
Tel.No.(O) 2531963, (M) 9437031963
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
096 - Dharamgarh (SC)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Kalahandi
Date of Birth
:
01.02.1956
Father's Name
:
Shri Basu Sipka
Category
:
Scheduled Caste Caste : Domb
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Jashobanti Sipka
Children
:
Son: 2
:
M.A, LL.B., Diploma in Co-operative Audit &
Law J.B.C.
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Dharamgarh (SC) Constituency as Janata Dal
Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Golamunda, Dist.- Kalahandi
Tel. No.(R) (95-6672) 246568
Present Address
:
Qrs.No.17/3 (D/S), MLA Colony, Unit-4,
Bhubaneswar
Tel.No.(R) 420849, (M) 9437134031
SHRI BIRA SIPKA
353
Daughter: 2
SHRI NIHAR SURIN
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
138- Biramitrapur (ST)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Sundargarh
Date of Birth
:
20.06.1962
Father's Name
:
Late Christ Sahay Surin
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Francisca Surin
Children
:
Son: 1
:
Under Matric
Profession
:
Social Work
:
Biramitrapur (ST) Constituency as Jharkhand
Mukti Morcha Candidate, 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Bhadrapur, Po- Biramitrapur,
Dist.- Sundargarh
Present Address
:
1.
JMM Party Office, Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar
2.
Bhubaneswar.
Daughter: 3
SHRI LADU KISHORE SWAIN
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
069 - Kavisuryanagar
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Ganjam
Date of Birth
:
08.07.1947
Father's Name
:
Late Upendra Swain
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Manjula Swain
Children
:
Son: 2
:
B.A.
Profession
:
Cultivation
354
Daughter: 1
:
Kavisuryanagar Constituency as Biju Janata
Dal Candidate, 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill/Po- Palthara, Ps- Kabisuryanagar
Ganjam
Present Address
:
Bhubaneswar. (M) 9861058532
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
047 - Athgarh
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Cuttack
Date of Birth
:
01.07.1953
Father's Name
:
Late Upendra Swain
Category
:
General Caste : Khandayat (OBC/SEBC)
Sub Cast : Chasa
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Manjula Das
Children
:
Son: 1
:
M.A., LL.B
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Athgarh Constituency as Janata Dal Candidate,
Candidate, 2000-2004 & 2004 till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State (ind), Science & Technology
06.03.2000 - 06.08.2002
SHRI RANENDRA PRATAP SWAIN
Minister of State (Ind), Sports & Youth Services
06.03.2000 - 16.05.2004
Minister of State (Ind), Housing 06.08.2002 16.05.2004
Permanent Address
Present Address
:
:
1.
Vill - Radhagobindapur
Po - Dhaipur, Via - Athgarh, Cuttack
2.
Chandin Chowk, Cuttack-755012
Tel.No.(O) 20241- Athgarh
(R) 603420 - Cuttack
Qr. No.VI-C-6/2, Unit-1, Bhubaneswar.
E-mail-rpswain124@yahoo.com
Tel.No.(O) 530910, (R) 531109, (M) 9437051340
355
SHRI UMESH CHANDRA SWAIN
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
037-Balikuda
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Jagatsinghpur
Date of Birth
:
15.11.1948
Father's Name
:
Late Kartik Chandra Swain
Category
:
General
Marital Status
:
Married
:
B.Com, LLB
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Balikuda Constituency as Janata Candidate,
1977-1980, Janata Dal Candidate, 1990-1995,
as Indian National Congress Candidate, 20002004 & 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Machhagaon, Dist.- Jagatsinghpur
Present Address
:
1.
Qr.No.VIR-1, Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar
2.
84, Kharvela Nagar, Unit-III,
Bhubaneswar.
SHRI KISHORE CHANDRA TARAI
Party Affiliation
:
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency
:
031 - Patamundai (SC)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Kendrapara
Date of Birth
:
05.01.1972
Father's Name
:
Shri Bimbadhar Tarai
Category
:
Scheduled Caste
Marital Status
:
Unmarried
:
M.A. LL.B.
Profession
:
Social Service
:
Patamundai (SC) Constituency as Biju Janata
Dal Candidate, 2004 till date.
Permanent Address
:
Vill - Tanupur, Po/Ps- Pattamundai
Dist.- Kendrapara - 754215
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Present Address
:
1.
Plot No.L-310, Baramunda, H.B. Colony
Baramunda, Bhubaneswar - 751003
2.
Qrs. No.F-4/1, Unit-IV, MLA Colony,
Bhubaneswar
E-mail-kishor_tarai@hotmail.com
Tel.No.(R) - 06729-221114
(M) 9861126453
SHRI DAMBARUDHAR ULAKA
Party Affiliation
:
Constituency
:
081- Bissam-Cuttack (ST)
Elected on
:
13/05/2004
District
:
Rayagada
Date of Birth
:
01.07.1937
Father's Name
:
Late Shyamaghana Ulaka
Category
:
Scheduled Tribe Caste : Jatapu
Marital Status
:
Married
Spouse's Name
:
Smt. Jasoda Ulaka
Children
:
Son: 3
:
Matric
Profession
:
Agriculturist, Social Service
:
Bissam Cuttack (ST) Constituency as Indian
National Congress Candidate, 1974-1977, 19771980, as Indian National Congress (I) Candidate,
1980-1985, as Indian National Congress
Candidate, 1985-1990, 1995-2000 & 2004 till date.
Minister
:
Minister of State, Excise 10.03.1985 - 30.05.1985
Daughter: 3
Minister of State, Housing & Urban Development
30.05.1985 - 22.07.1986
Minister of State, Forest and Environment
22.07.1986 - 07.12.1989
Permanent Address
:
At/Po- Kalyansinghpur, Dist.- Rayagada
Present Address
:
Plot No.A-33, Bhoumanagar, Unit-4,
Bhubaneswar, Dist.- Khurda.
Photo courtesy : Collected from www.orissagov.nic.in
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THE NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT
GUARANTEE ACT, 2005
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
(Legislative Department)
New Delhi, the 7th September, 2005/Bhadra 16, 1927 (Saka)
The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on 5th September, 2005 and is
hereby published for general information:THE NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT, 2005
No. 42 of 2005
[5th September; 2005.]
An Act to provide for the enhancement of livelihood security of the households in rural areas of
the country by providing at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial
year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work and for matters
connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Be it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-sixth Year of the Republic of India as follows:CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
1. (1) This Act may be called the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.
(2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the
Official Gazette, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different States or for different areas
in a State and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed
as a reference to the coming into force of that provision in such State or as the case may be, in such
area:
Provided that this Act shall be applicable to the whole of the territory to which it extends within
a period of five years from the date of enactment of this Act.
2.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires -
(a) "Adult" means a person who has completed his eighteenth years of age;
(b) "Applicant" means the head of a household or any of its other adult members who has applied
for employment under the Scheme;
(c) "Block" means a community development area within a district comprising a group of Gram
Panchayats;
(d) "Central Council" means the Central Employment Guarantee Council constituted under subsection (1) of section 10;
(e) "District Programme Coordinator" means an officer of the State Government designated as
such under sub-section (1) of section 14 for implementation of the Scheme in a district;
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(f) "Household" means the members of a family related to each other by blood, marriage or
adoption and normally residing together and sharing meals or holding a common ration card;
(g) "Implementing agency" includes any department of the Central Government or a State
Government, a Zila Parishad, Panchayat at intermediate level, Gram Panchayat or any local
authority or Government undertaking or non-governmental organisation authorised by the Central
Government or the State Government to undertake the implementation of any work taken up
under a Scheme;
(h) "Minimum wage", in relation to any area, means the minimum wage fixed by the State
Government under section 3 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 for agricultural labourers as
applicable in that area;
(i)
"National Fund" means the National Employment Guarantee Fund established under subsection (1) of section 20;
(j)
"Notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette;
(k) "Preferred work" means any work which is taken up for implementation on a priority basis
under a Scheme; ,
(l)
"Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
(m) "Programme Officer" means an officer appointed under sub-section (1) of section 15 for
implementing the Scheme;
(n) "Project" means any work taken up under a Scheme for the purpose of providing employment
to the applicants;
(0) "Rural area" means any area in a State except those areas covered by any urban local body
or a Cantonment Board established or constituted under any law for the time being in force;
(p) "Scheme" means a Scheme notified by the State Government under subsection (1) of section
4;
(q) "State Council" means the State Employment Guarantee Council constituted under sub-section
(1) of section 12;
(r) "Unskilled manual work" means any physical work which any adult person is capable of doing
without any skill or special training;
(s) "Wage rate" means the wage rate referred to in section 6.
CHAPTER II
GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT IN RURAL AREAS
3.
(1) Save as otherwise provided, the State Government shall, in such rural area in the State as
may be notified by the Central Government, provide to every household whose adult members volunteer
to do unskilled manual work not less than one hundred days of such work in a financial year in accordance
with the scheme made under this Act.
(2) Every person who has done the work given to him under the Scheme shall be entitled to
receive wages at the wage rate for each day of work.
(3) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the disbursement of daily wages shall be made on a
weekly basis or in any case not later than a fortnight after the date on which such work was done.
(4) The Central Government or the State Government may, within the limits of its economic
capacity and development, make provisions for securing work to every adult member of a household
under a Scheme for any period beyond the period guaranteed under sub-section (1), as may be expedient.
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CHAPTER Ill
EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE SCHEMES AND UNEMPLOYMENT ALLOWANCE
4.
(1) For the purposes of giving effect to the provisions of section 3, every State Government
shall, within six months from the date of commencement of this Act, by notification, make a Scheme,
for providing not less than one hundred days of guaranteed employment in a financial year to every
household in the rural areas covered under the Scheme and whose adult members, by application,
volunteer to do unskilled manual work subject to the conditions laid down by or under this Act and in the
Scheme:
Provided that until any such Scheme is notified by the State Government, the Annual Action
Plan or Perspective Plan for the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) or the National Food for
Work Programme (NFFWP) whichever is in force in the concerned area immediately before such
notification shall be deemed to be the action plan for the Scheme for the purposes of this Act.
(2) The State Government shall publish a summary of the Scheme made by it in at least two
local newspapers, one of which shall be in a vernacular language circulating in the area or areas to
which such Scheme shall apply.
(3) The Scheme made under sub-section (1) shall provide for the minimum features specified in
Schedule I.
5.
(1) The State Government may, without prejudice to the conditions specified in Schedule ll,
specify in the Scheme the conditions for providing guaranteed employment under this Act.
(2) The persons employed under any Scheme made under this Act shall be entitled to such
facilities not less than the minimum facilities specified in Schedule II.
6.
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Central Government
may, by notification, specify the wage rate for the purposes of this Act:
Provided that different rates of wages may be specified for different areas:
Provided further that the wage rate specified from time to time under any such notification shall
not be at a rate less than sixty rupees per day.
(2) Until such time as a wage rate is fixed by the Central Government in respect of any area in
a State, the minimum wage fixed by the State Government under section 3 of the Minimum Wages
Act, 1948 for agricultural labourers, shall be considered as the wage rate applicable to that area.
7.
(1) If an applicant for employment under the Scheme is not provided such employment within
fifteen days of receipt of his application seeking employment or from the date on which the employment
has been sought in the case of an advance application, whichever is later, he shall be entitled to a daily
unemployment allowance in accordance with this section.
(2) Subject to such terms and conditions of eligibility as may be prescribed by the State
Government and subject to the provisions of this Act and the Schemes and the economic capacity of
the State Government, the unemployment allowance payable under sub-section (1) shall be paid to the
applicants of a household subject to the entitlement of the household at such rate as may be specified
by the State Government, by notification, in consultation with the State Council:
Provided that no such rate shall be less than one-fourth of the wage rate for the first thirty days
during the financial year and not less than one-half of the wage rate for the remaining period of the
financial year.
(3) The liability of the State Government to pay unemployment allowance to a household during
any financial year shall cease as soon as(a)
the applicant is directed by the Gram Panchayat or the Programme Officer to report for
work either by himself or depute at least one adult member of his household; or
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(b)
the period for which employment is sought comes to an end and no member of the
household of the applicant had turned up for employment; or
(c)
the adult members of the household of the applicant have received in total at least one
hundred days of work within the financial year; or
(d)
the household of the applicant has earned as much from the wages and unemployment
allowance taken together which is equal to the wages for one hundred days of work during
the financial year.
(4) The unemployment allowance payable to, the household of an applicant jointly shall be
sanctioned and disbursed by the Programme Officer or such local authority (including the Panchayats
at the district, intermediate or village level) as the State Government may, by notification, authorise in
this behalf.
(5) Every payment of unemployment allowance under sub-section (1) shall be made or offered
not later than fifteen days from the date on which it became due for payment.
(6) The State Government may prescribe the procedure for payment of unemployment allowance
under this Act.
8.
(1) If the Programme Officer is not in a position to disburse the unemployment allowance in time
or at all for any reason beyond his control, he shall report the matter to of the District Programme
Coordinator and announce such reasons in a notice to be displayed on his notice board and the notice
board of the Gram Panchayat and such other conspicuous places as he may deem necessary.
(2) Every case of non-payment or delayed payment of unemployment allowance shall be reported
in the annual report submitted by the District Programme Coordinator to the State Government along
with the reasons for such non-payment or delayed payment.
(3) The State Government shall take all measures to make the payment of unemployment
allowance reported under sub-section (1) to the concerned household as expeditiously as possible.
9.
An applicant who (a) does not accept the employment provided to his household under a Scheme;
or
(b) does not report for work within fifteen days of being notified by the Programme Officer or the
implementing agency to report for the work; or
(c)
continuously remains absent from work, without obtaining a permission from the concerned
implementing agency for a period of more than one week or remains absent for a total period of more
than one week in any month, shall not be eligible to claim the unemployment allowance payable under
this Act for a period of three months but shall be eligible to seek employment under the Scheme at any
time.
CHAPTER-IV
IMPLEMENTING AND MONITORING AUTHORITIES
10. (1) With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification specify, there
shall be constituted a Council to be called the Central Employment Guarantee Council to discharge the
functions, and perform the duties, assigned to it by or under this Act.
(2) The headquarters of the Central Council shall be at Delhi.
(3) The Central Council shall consist of the following members to be appointed by the Central
Government, namely:(a)
a Chairperson;
(b)
not more than such number of representatives of the Central Ministries including the
Planning Commission not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India as
may be determined by the Central Government;
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(c)
not more than such number of representatives of the State Governments as may be
determined by the Central Government;
(d)
not more than fifteen non-official members representing Panchayati Raj Institutions,
organisations of workers and disadvantaged groups:
Provided that such non-official members shall include two chairpersons of District
Panchayats nominated by the Central Government by rotation for a period of one year at
a time:
Provided further that not less than one-third of the non-official members nominated under
this clause shall be women:
Provided also that not less than one-third of the non-official members shall be belonging
to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes and Minorities;
(e)
such number of representatives of the States as the Central Government may, by rules,
determine in this behalf;
(f)
a Member-Secretary not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India.
(4) The terms and conditions subject to which the Chairperson and other members of the
Central Council may be appointed and the time, place and procedure of the meetings (including the
quorum at such meetings) of the Central Council shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central
Government.
11.(1) The Central Council shall perform and discharge the following functions and duties, namely:(a)
establish a central evaluation and monitoring system;
(b)
advise the Central Government on all matters concerning the implementation of this Act;
(c)
review the monitoring and redressal mechanism from time to time and recommend
improvements required;
(d)
promote the widest possible dissemination of information about the Schemes made under
this Act;
(e)
monitoring the implementation of this Act;
(f)
preparation of annual reports to be laid before Parliament by the Central Government on
the implementation of this Act;
(g)
any other duty or function as may be assigned to it by the Central Government.
(2) The Central Council shall have the power to undertake evaluation of the various Schemes
made under this Act and for that purpose collect or cause to be collected statistics pertaining to the
rural economy and the implementation of the Schemes.
12. (1) For the purposes of regular monitoring and reviewing the implementation of this Act at the
State level, every State Government shall constitute a State Council to be known as the (name of the
State) State Employment Guarantee Council with a Chairperson and such number of official members
as may be determined by the State Government and not more than fifteen non-official members
nominated by the State Government from Panchayati Raj institutions, organisations of workers and
disadvantaged groups:
Provided that not less than one-third of the non-official members nominated under this clause
shall be women:
Provided further that not less than one third of the non-official members shall be belonging to the
Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes and Minorities.
(2) The terms and conditions subject to which the Chairperson and members of the State
Council may be appointed and the time, place and procedure of the meetings (including the quorum at
such meetings) of the State Council shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
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(3) The duties and functions of the State Council shall include(a)
advising the State Government on all matters concerning the Scheme and its
implementation in the State;
(b)
determining the preferred works;
(c)
reviewing the monitoring and redressal mechanisms from time to time and recommending
improvements;
(d)
promoting the widest possible dissemination of information about this Act and the Schemes
under it;
(e)
monitoring the implementation of this Act and the Schemes in the State and coordinating
such implementation with the Central Council;
(f)
preparing the annual report to be laid before the State Legislature by the State Government;
(g)
any other duty or function as may be assigned to it by the Central Council or the State
Government.
(4) The State Council shall have the power to undertake an evaluation of the Schemes operating
in the State and for that purpose to collect or cause to be collected statistics pertaining to the rural
economy and the implementation of the Schemes and Programmes in the State.
13. (1) The Panchayats at district, intermediate and village levels shall be the principal authorities
for planning and implementation of the Schemes made under this Act.
(2) The functions of the Panchayats at the district level shall be (a)
to finalise and approve block wise shelf of projects to be taken up under a programme
under the Scheme;
(b)
to supervise and monitor the projects taken up at the Block level and district level; and
(c)
to carry out such other functions as may be assigned to it by the State Council, from
time to time.
(3) The functions of the Panchayat at intermediate level shall be(a)
to approve the Block level Plan for forwarding it to the district Panchayat at the district
level for final approval;
(b)
to supervise and monitor the projects taken up at the Gram Panchayat and Block level;
and
(c)
to carry out such other functions as may be assigned to it by the State Council, from
time to time.
(4) The District Programme Coordinator shall assist the Panchayat at the district level in
discharging its functions under this Act and any Scheme made thereunder.
14. (1) The Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat or the Collector of the district or any
other district level officer of appropriate rank as the State Government may decide shall be designated
as the District Programme Coordinator for the implementation of the Scheme in the district.
(2) The District Programme Coordinator shall be responsible for the implementation of the Scheme
in the district in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder.
(3) The functions of the District Programme Coordinator shall be(a)
to assist the district panchayat in discharging its functions under this Act and any scheme
made thereunder;
(b)
to consolidate the plans prepared by the Blocks and project proposals received from
other implementing agencies for inclusion in the shelf of projects to be approved by the
Panchayat at district level;
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(c)
to accord necessary sanction and administrative clearance wherever necessary;
(d)
to coordinate with the Programme Officers functioning within his jurisdiction and the
implementing agencies to ensure that the applicants are provided employment as per
their entitlements under this Act;
(e)
to review, monitor and supervise the performance of the Programme Officers;
(f)
to conduct periodic inspection of the works in progress; and
(g)
to redress the grievances of the applicants.
(4) The State Government shall delegate such administrative and financial powers to the District
Programme Coordinator as may be required to enable him to carry out his functions under this Act.
(5) The Programme Officer appointed under sub-section (1) of section 15 and all other officers
of the State Government and local authorities and bodies functioning within the district shall be responsible
to assist the District Programme Coordinator in carrying out his functions under this Act and the
Schemes made thereunder.
(6) The District Programme Coordinator shall prepare in the month of December every year a
labour budget for the next financial year containing the details of anticipated demand for unskilled
manual work in the district and the plan for engagement of labourers in the works covered under the
Scheme and submit it to the district panchayat.
15. (1) At every Panchayat at intermediate level, the State Government shall appoint a person who
is not below the rank of Block Development Officer with such qualifications and experience as may be
determined by the State Government as Programme Officer at the Panchayat at intermediate level.
(2) The Programme Officer shall assist the Panchayat at intermediate level in discharging its
functions under this Act and any Scheme made thereunder.
(3) The Programme Officer shall be responsible for matching the demand for employment with
the employment opportunities arising from projects in the area under his jurisdiction.
(4) The Programme Officer shall prepare a plan for the Block under his jurisdiction by consolidating
the project proposals prepared by the Gram Panchayats and the proposals received from intermediate
panchayats.
(5)
The functions of the Programme Officer shall include-
(a)
monitoring of projects taken up by the Gram Panchayats and other implementing agencieswithin the Block;
(b)
sanctioning and ensuring payment of-unemployment allowance to the eligible households;
(c)
ensuring prompt and fair payment of wages to all labourers employed under a programme
of the Scheme within the Block;
(d)
ensuring that regular social audits of all works within the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat
are carried out by the Gram Sabha and that prompt action is taken on the objections
raised in the social audit;
(e)
dealing promptly with all complaints that may arise in connection with the implementation
of the Scheme within the Block; and
(f)
any other work as may be assigned to him by the District Programme Coordinator or the
State Government.
(6) The Programme Officers shall function under the direction, control and superintendence of
the District Programme Coordinator.
(7) The State Government may, by order, direct that all or any of the functions of a Programme
Officer shall be discharged by the Gram Panchayat or a local authority.
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16. (1) The Gram Panchayat shall be responsible for identification of the projects in the Gram
Panchayat area to be taken up under a Scheme as per the recommendations of the Gram Sabha and
the Ward Sabhas and for executing and supervising such works.
(2) A Gram Panchayat may take up any project under a Scheme within the area of the Gram
Panchayat as may be sanctioned by the Programme Officer.
(3) Every Gram Panchayat shall, after considering the recommendations of the Gram Sabha
and the Ward Sabhas, prepare a development plan and maintain a shelf of possible works to be taken
up under the Scheme as and when demand for work arises.
(4) The Gram Panchayat shall forward its proposals for the development projects including the
order of priority between different works to the Programme Officer for scrutiny and preliminary approval
prior to the commencement of the year in which it is proposed to be executed.
(5) The Programme Officer shall allot at least fifty per cent of the works in terms of its cost under
a Scheme to be implemented through the Gram Panchayats.
(6) The Programme Officer shall supply each Gram Panchayat with(a)
the muster rolls for the works sanctioned to be executed by it; and
(b)
a list of employment opportunities available elsewhere to the residents of the Gram
Panchayats
(7) The Gram Panchayat shall allocate employment opportunities among the applicants and
ask them to report for work.
(8) The works taken up by a Gram Panchayat under a Scheme shall meet the required technical
standards and measurements.
17.
(1) The Gram Sabha shall monitor the execution of works within the Gram Panchayat.
(2) The Gram Sabha shall conduct regular social audits of all the projects under the Scheme
taken up within the Gram Panchayat.
(3) The Gram Panchayat shall make available all relevant documents including the muster rolls,
bills, vouchers, measurement books, copies of sanction orders and other connected books of account
and papers to the Gram Sabha for the purpose of conducting the social audit.
18. The State Government shall make available to the District Programme Coordinator and the
Programme Officers necessary staff and technical support as may be necessary for the effective
implementation of the Scheme.
19. The State Government shall, by rules, determine appropriate grievance redressal mechanisms
at the Block level and the district level for dealing with any complaint by any person in respect of
implementation of the Scheme and lay down the procedure for disposal of such complaints.
CHAPTER V
ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL AND STATE EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE FUNDS AND AUDIT
20. (1) The Central Government shall, by notification, establish a fund to be called National
Employment Guarantee Fund for the purposes of this Act.
(2) The Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this
behalf, credit by way of grants or loans such sums of money as the Central Government may consider
necessary to the National Fund.
(3) The amount standing to the credit of the National Fund shall be utilised in such manner and
subject to such conditions and limitations as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
21. (1) The State Government may, by notification, establish a fund to be called the State Employment
Guarantee Fund for the purposes of implementation of the Scheme.
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(2) The amount standing to the credit of the State Fund shall be expended in such manner and
subject to such conditions and limitations as may be prescribed by the State Government for the
purposes of implementation of this Act and the Schemes made thereunder and for meeting the
administrative expenses in connection with the implementation of this Act.
(3) The State Fund shall be held and administered on behalf of the State Government in such
manner and by such authority as may be prescribed by the State Government.
22. (1) Subject to the rules as may be made by the Central Government in this behalf, the Central
Government shall meet the cost of the following, namely:(a)
the amount required for payment of wages for unskilled manual work under the Scheme;
(b)
up to three-fourths of the material cost of the Scheme including payment of wages to
skilled and semi-skilled workers subject to the provisions of Schedule II;
(c)
such percentage of the total cost of the Scheme as may be determined by the Central
Government towards the administrative expenses, which may include the salary and
allowances of the Programme Officers and his supporting staff, the administrative expenses
of the Central Council, facilities to be provided under Schedule-II and such other item as
may be decided by the Central Government.
(2)
The State Government shall meet the cost of the following, namely:-
(a)
the cost of unemployment allowance payable under the Scheme;
(b)
one-fourth of the material cost of the Scheme including payment of wages to skilled and
semi-skilled workers subject to the provisions of Schedule-II;
(c)
the administrative expenses of the State Council.
23. (1) The District Programme Coordinator and all implementing agencies in the District shall be
responsible for the proper utilisation and management of the funds placed at their disposal for the
purpose of implementing of Scheme.
(2) The State Government may prescribe the manner of maintaining proper books and accounts
of employment of labourers and the expenditure incurred in connection with the implementation of the
provisions of this Act and the Schemes made thereunder.
(3) The State Government may, by rules, determine the arrangements to be made for the proper
execution of Schemes and programmes under the Schemes and to ensure transparency and
accountability at all levels in the implementation of the Schemes.
(4) All payments of wages in cash and unemployment allowances shall be made directly to the
person concerned and in the presence of independent persons of the community on pre-announced
dates.
(5) If any dispute or complaint arises concerning the implementation of a Scheme by the Gram
Panchayat, the matter shall be referred to the Programme Officer.
(6) The Programme Officer shall enter every complaint in a complaint register maintained by him
and shall dispose of the disputes and complaints within seven days of its receipt and in case it relates
to a matter to be resolved by any other authority it shall be forwarded to such authority under intimation
to the complainant.
24. (1) The Central Government may, in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of
India, prescribe appropriate arrangements for audits of the accounts of the Schemes at all levels.
(2) The accounts of the Scheme shall be maintained in such form and in such manner as may
be prescribed by the State Government.
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CHAPTER VI
MISCELLANEOUS
25. Whoever contravenes the provisions of this Act shall on conviction be liable to a fine which may
extend to one thousand rupees.
26. (1) The Central Government may, by notification, direct that the powers exercisable by it
(excluding the power to make rules) may, in such circumstances and subject to such conditions and
limitations, be exercisable also by the State Government or such officer subordinate to the Central
Government or the State Government as it may specify in such notification.
(2) The State Government may, by notification, direct that the powers exercisable by it (excluding
the power to make rules and Schemes) may, in such circumstances and subject to such conditions
and limitations, be exercisable also, by such officer subordinate to it as it may specify in such notification.
27. (1) The Central Government may give such directions as it may consider necessary to the State
Government for the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Central Government may, on
receipt of any complaint regarding the issue or improper utilisation of funds granted under this Act in
respect of any Scheme if prima facie satisfied that there is a case, cause an investigation into the
complaint made by any agency designated by it and if necessary, order stoppage of release offunds to
the Scheme and institute appropriate remedial measures for its proper implementation within a reasonable
period of time.
28. The provisions of this Act or the Schemes made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding
anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument
having effect by virtue of such law:
Provided that where a State enactment exists or is enacted to provide employment guarantee
for unskilled manual work to rural households consistent with the provisions of this Act under which the
entitlement of the households is not less than and the conditions of employment are not inferior to what
is guaranteed under this Act, the State Government shall have the option of implementing its own
enactment:
Provided further that in such cases the financial assistance shall be paid to the concerned State
Government in such manner as shall be determined by the Central Government, which shall not exceed
what the State would have been entitled to receive under this Act had a Scheme made under this Act
had to be implemented.
29. (1) If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary to expedient so to do, it may, by
notification, amend Schedule I or Schedule II and thereupon Schedule I or Schedule II, as the case
may be, shall be deemed to have been amended accordingly.
(2) A copy of every notification made under sub-section (1) shall be laid before each House of
Parliament as soon as may be after it is made.
30.
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the District
Programme Coordinator, Programme Officer or any other person who is, or who is deemed to be,
a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code in respect of anything which
is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules or Schemes made thereunder.
31. (1) The Central Government may, by notification, and subject to the condition of previous
publication, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular, and without the prejudice of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all
or any of the following matters, namely:(a)
the number of representatives of the State Governments under clause (e) of sub-section
(3) of section 10;
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(b)
the terms and conditions subject to which the Chairman and other members of the Central
Council may be appointed, and the time, place and procedure of the meetings (including
the quorum at such meetings) of the Central Council, under sub-section (4) of section 10;
(c)
the manner in which and the conditions and limitations subject to which the National Fund
shall be utilised under sub-section (3) of section 20;
(d)
the rules relating to funding pattern to meet the cost of certain items under sub-section (1)
of section 22;
(e)
any other matter which is to be, or may be, prescribed or in respect of which provision is
to be made by the Central Government by rules.
32. (1) The State Government may, by notification, and subject to the condition of previous publication,
and consistent with this Act and the rules made by the Central Government, make rules to carry out the
provisions of this Act.
provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:(a)
the terms and conditions upon which eligibility for unemployment allowance may be
determined under sub-section (2) of section 7;
(b)
the procedure for payment of unemployment allowance under sub-section (6) of section
7;
(c)
the terms and conditions subject to which the Chairperson and members of the State
Council may be appointed, and the time, place and procedure of the meetings (including
the quorum at such meetings) of their appointment to the State Council, under sub-section
(2) of section 12;
(d)
the grievance redressal mechanism at the Block level and the District level and the
procedure to be followed in such matter under section 19;
(e)
the manner in which and the conditions and limitations subject to which the State Fund
shall be utilised under sub-section (2) of section 21;
(f)
the authority who may administer and the manner in which he may hold the State Fund
(g)
the manner of maintaining books of account of employment of labourers and the expenditure
(h)
the arrangements required for proper execution of Schemes under subsection (3) of section
23;
(i)
the form and manner in which the accounts of the Scheme shall be maintained under subsection (2) of section 24;
(j)
any other matter which is to be, or may be, prescribed or in respect of which provision is
to be made by the State Government by rules.
33. (1) Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be
after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days
which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the
expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both
Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both the Houses agree that the rule should not
be made, the rule shall have thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the
case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the
validity of anything previously done under that rule.
(2) Every rule or Scheme made by the State Government under this Act shall, as soon as may
be after it is made, be laid before each House of the State Legislature where there are two Houses, and
where there is one House of the State Legislature, before that House.
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34. (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government
may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty:
Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of three years from the
commencement of this Act.
(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before
each House of Parliament.
SCHEDULE I
[See section 4(3)]
MINIMUM FEATURES OF A RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE SCHEME
1.
The focus of the Scheme shall be on the following works in their order of priority:(i)
water conservating and water harvesting;
(ii)
drought proofing (including afforestation and tree plantation);
(iii) irrigation canals including micro and minor irrigation works;
(iv) provision of irrigation facility to land owned by households belonging to the Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes or to land of beneficiaries of land reforms or that of the
beneficiaries under the Indira Awas Yojana of the Government of India;
(v)
renovation of traditional water bodies including desilting of tanks;
(vi) land development;
(vii) flood control and protection works including drainage in water logged areas;
(viii) rural connectivity to provide all-weather access; and
(ix) any other work which may be notified by the Central Government in consultation with the
State Government.
2.
Creation of durable assets and strengthening the livelihood resource base of the rural poor shall
be an important objective of the Scheme.
3.
The works taken up under the scheme shall be in rural areas.
4.
The State Council shall prepare a list of preferred works for different areas based on their ability
to create durable assets.
5.
The Scheme shall be subject to appropriate arrangements as may be laid down by the State
Government under the rules issued by it for proper maintenance of the public assets created under the
Scheme.
6.
Under no circumstances shall the labourers be paid less than the wage rate.
7.
When wages are directly linked with the quantity of work, the wages shall be paid according to
the schedule of rates fixed by the State Government for different types of work every year, in consultation
with the State Council.
8.
The schedule of rates of wages for unskilled labourers shall be so fixed that a person working for
seven hours would normally earn a wage equal to the wage rate.
9.
The cost of material component of projects including the wages of the skilled and semi-skilled
workers taken up under the Scheme shall not exceed forty per cent of the total project costs.
10. It shall be open to the Programme Officer and Gram Panchayat to direct any person who applied
for employment under the Scheme to do work of any type permissible under it.
11.
it.
The Scheme shall not permit engaging any contractor for implementation of the projects under
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12. As far as practicable, a task funded under the Scheme shall be perfonned by using manual
labour and not machines.
13. Every Scheme shall contain adequate provisions for ensuring transparency and accountability
at all level of implementation.
14. Provisions for regular inspection and supervision of works taken up under the Scheme shall be
made to ensure proper quality of work as well as to ensure that the total wages paid for the completion
of the work is commensurate with the quality and quantity of work done.
15. The District Programme Coordinator, the Programme Officer and the Gram Panchayat
implementing the Scheme shall prepare annually a report containing the facts and figures and
achievements relating to the implementation of the Scheme within his or its jurisdiction and a copy of
the same shall be made available to the public on demand and on payment of such fee as may be
specified in the Scheme.
16. All accounts and records relating to the Scheme shall be made available for public scrutiny and
any person desirous of obtaining a copy or relevant extracts therefrom may be provided such copies or
extracts on demand and after paying such fee as may be specified in the Scheme.
17. A copy of the muster rolls of each Scheme or project under a Scheme shall be made available
in the offices of the Gram Panchayat and the Programme Officer for inspection by any person interested
after paying such fee as may be specified in the Scheme.
SCHEDULE II
(See section 5)
CONDITIONS FOR GUARANTEED RURAL EMPLOYMENT UNDER A SCHEME AND MINIMUM
ENTITLEMENTS OF LABOURS
1.
The adult members of every household who(I)
reside in any rural areas; and
(ii)
are willing to do unskilled manual work, may submit their names, age and the address of
the household to the Gram Panchayat at the village level (hereafter in this Schedule referred
to as the Gram Panchayat) in the jurisdiction of which they reside for registration of their
household for issuance of a job card.
2.
It shall be the duty of the Gram Panchayat to register the household, after making such enquiry
as it deems fit and issue a job card containing such details of adult members of the household affixing
their photographs, as may be specified by the State Government in the Scheme.
3.
The registration made under paragraph 2 shall be for such period as may be laid in the Scheme,
but in any case not less than five years, and may be renewed from time to time.
4.
Every adult member of a registered household whose name appears in the job card shall be
entitled to apply for unskilled manual work under the Scheme.
5.
All registered persons belonging to a household shall be entitled to employment in accordance
with the Scheme made under the provisions of this Act, for as many days as each applicant may
request, subject to a maximum of one hundred days per household in a given financial year.
6.
The Programme Officer shall ensure that every applicant referred to in paragraph 5 shall be
provided unskilled manual work in accordance with the provisions of the Scheme within fifteen days of
receipt of an application or from the date he seeks work in case of advance application, whichever is
later:
Provided that priority shall be given to women in such a way that at least one-third of the
beneficiaries shall be women who have registered and requested for work under this Act.
7.
Applications for work must be for at least fourteen days of continuous work.
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8.
There shall be no limit on the number of days of employment for which a person may apply, or
on the number of days of employment actually provided to him subject to the aggregate entitlement of
the household.
9.
Applications for work may be submitted in writing either to the Gram Panchayat or to the Programme
Officer, as may be specified in the Scheme.
10. The Gram Panchayat and Programme Officer, as the case may be, shall be bound to accept
valid applications and to issue a dated receipt to. the applicant. Group applications may also be
submitted.
11. Applicants who are provided with work shall be so intimated in writing, by means of a letter sent
to him at the address given in the job card and by a public notice displayed at the office of the
Panchayats at the district, intermediate or village level.
12. As far as possible, employment shall be provided within a radius of five kilometers of the village
where the applicant resides at the time of applying.
13.
A new work under the Scheme shall be commenced only if(a) at least fifty labourers become available for such work; and
(b) the labourers cannot be absorbed in the ongoing works:
Provided that this condition shall not be applicable for new works, as determined by the State
Government, in hilly areas and in respect of aforestation. .
14. In cases the employment is provided outside such radius, it must be provided within the Block,
and the labourers shall be paid ten per cent. of the wage rate as extra wages to meet additional
transportation and living expenses.
15. A period of employment shall ordinarily be at least fourteen days continuously with not more
than six days in a week.
16. In all cases where unemployment allowance is paid, or due to be paid, the Programme Officer
shall inform the District Programme Coordinator in writing the reasons why it was not possible for him
to provide employment or cause to provide employment to the applicants.
17. The District Programme Coordinator shall, in his Annual Report to the State Council, explain as
to why employment could not be provided in cases where payment of unemployment allowance is
involved.
18. Provision shall be made in the Scheme for advance applications, that is, applications which
may be submitted in advance of the date from which employment is sought.
19.
Provision shall be made in the Scheme for submission of multiple applications by the same
person provided that the corresponding periods for which employment is sought do not overlap.
20. The Gram panchayat shall prepare and maintain or cause to be prepared and maintained such
registers, vouchers and other documents in such form and in such manner as may be specified in the
Scheme containing particulars of job cards and passbooks issued, name, age and address of the head
of the household and the adult members of the household registered with the Gram Panchayat.
21. The Gram Panchayat shall send such list or lists of the names and addresses of households
and their adult members registered with it and supply such other information to the concerned Programme
Officer at such periods and in such form as may be specified in the Scheme.
22. A list of persons who are provided with the work shall be displayed on the notice board of the
Gram Panchayat and at the office of the Programme Officer and at such other p laces as the Programme
Officer may deem necessary and the list shall be open for inspection by the State Government and any
person interested.
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23. If the Gram panchayat is satisfied at any time that a person has registered with it by furnishing
false information, it may direct the Programme Officer to direct his name to be struck off from the
register and direct the applicant to return the job card :
Provided that no such action under this paragraph shall be directed unless the applicant has
been given an opportunity of being heard in the presence of two independent persons.
24. If any personal injury is caused to any person employed under the Scheme by accident arising
out of and in the course of his employment, he shall be entitled to, free of charge, such medical
treatment as is admissible under the Scheme.
25. Where hospitalisation of the injured worker is necessary, the State Government shall arrange for
such hospitalisation including accommodation, treatment, medicines and payment of daily allowance
not less than half of the wage rate required to be paid had the injured been engaged in the work.
26. If a person employed under a Scheme dies or becomes permanently disabled by accident
arising out of and in the course of employment, he shall be paid by the implementing agency an exgratia payment at the rate of twenty-five thousand rupees or such amount as may be notified by the
Central Government, and the amount shall be paid to the legal heirs of the deceased or the disabled, as
the case may be.
27. The facilities of safe drinking water, shade for children and periods of rest, first-aid box with
adequate material for emergency treatment for minor injuries and other health hazards connected with
the work being performed shall be provided at the work site.
28. In case the number of children below the age of six years accompanying the women working at
any site are five or more, provisions shall be made to depute one of such women worker to look after
such children.
29.
The person deputed under paragraph 28 shall be paid wage rate.
30. In case the payment of wages is not made within the period specified under the Scheme, the
labourers shall be entitled to receive payment of compensation as per the provisions of the Payment of
Wages Act, 1936 (4 of 1936).
31. The wages under a Scheme may be paid either wholly in cash or in cash and kind provided that
at least one-fourth of the wages shall be paid in cash only.
32. The State Government may prescribe that a portion of the wages in cash may be paid to the
labourers on a daily basis during the period of employment.
33. If any personal injury is caused by accident to a child accompanying any person who is employed
under a Scheme, such person shall be entitled to, free of charge, such medical treatment for the child
as may be specified in the Scheme and in case of death or disablement, through an ex-gratia payment
as may be determined by the State Government.
34. In case of every employment under the Scheme, there shall be no discrimination solely on the
ground of gender and the provisions of the equal Remuneration Act, 1976 (25 of 1976), shall be complied
with.
B.A.AGRAWAL,
Addl. Secretary to the Govt. of India.
The National Rural Employment Act, 2005 has been enacted by Parliament during September
2005 and the Orissa Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme formulated as per Section-4 of that Act will
be notified / launched in the state with effect from 2.2.2006.
Source : Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Orissa.
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MAKERS OF MODERN ORISSA
UTKAL GOURAB MADHUSUDAN DAS
Born on 1848, April 28 at Satyabhamapur of Cuttack District, Father Choudhuri Raghunath
Das, Mother Parvati Devi, Madhusudan Das was the first Oriya to fetch the degree of M.A.B.L., from
Calcutta University with his academic achievements, he was
popularly known as Madhu Barrister, respectfully regarded as
Mr. Das and nationally esteemed and addressed as Utkal
Gourav . While he was at study, he was deeply moved and
shocked to see the discrimination, made against the Oriyas by
administrative authority. He was convinced that the miserable
plight of the Oriyas was only due to the apathetic and indifferent
attitude of authorities towards their interest. The Oriyas could
not stand united only because of their vivisection and
annexation with three different provinces. So, he took a solid
stand for the unification of the scattered Oriyas by organising
and mobilising strong public opinion among the Oriyas and
pressurised the British rulers for the unification of the scattered
Oriya-speaking tracts for the socio-economic and cultural
growth of the Oriyas at large. He could feel to his nerve seeing
in his own eyes how the interest of the Bengalis could be
protected through various organisations in Bengal. He was
inspired to organise a Socio-political organisation of the Oriyas to be their mouthpiece to celebrate
their aims and objectives of demands. Madhusudan Das was an inspiring stem of the Oriyas to
bolster up a new awakening among the Oriyas who were stupefied under oppression and repression,
groping and gasping in darkness of ignorance. He emerged from the Eastern horizon of Orissa as
A new born rising Sun at the end of a century to flash the Orissan sky with new hopes and aspirations
of the Oriyas as the symbolic light and flower of a new era of Orissa.
Madhusudan organised Utkal Union Conference to form the channel for discussion and
negotiations with the authorities to solve the problems and open avenues for a new era of unification
and integration. He drew this inspiration from the activities of Surendranath Banarjee in 1887 who
organised Bengal National Conference with a view to solving the problems of Bengal only through
the channel of discussion and negotiation. Utkal Union Conference which later came to be known
as Utkal Sammilini overshadowed all other organisations like Utkal Sabha of the Orissa
Association and the Utkal Hitaisini Samaj , the Jatiya Sabha , and played a piloting role in
engineering the plans and programmes, pioneering the aims and objectives and championing the
cause of the Oriya movement.
The introduction of the local self-Government in 1882 by Lord Ripon gave an impetus and
opportunity to the Utkal Sabha which was originally and basically constituted to render all possible
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help to the Government to further this cause. The Utkal Union Conference or Utkal Sammilini
was a nationally conscious and philanthropic organisation under the dynamic leadership and
stewardship of Madhusudan Das. In due course, this organisation acted as the prime forum to extend
opportunity and scope for threadbare discussion of political and economic problems and , so was
considered as the Un-declared legislature of Orissa . The Utkal Sabha had its political conference
on the 16th August, 1882 and it was projected in the Utkal Dipika, Cuttack had never seen a gathering
of such magnitude . This Sabha went on protesting against the introduction of Hindi as the official
and Court language in Sambalpur and at the same time submitted a memorandum to the then
Governor-General or Viceroy, Lord Elgin in 1895, demanding the re-introduction of Oriya as Court
and official language in Sambalpur. Utkal Sabha placed the demand of the amalgamation of the
Oriya-speaking tracts of the agencies of Vizagpatnam, Midnapur, Sambalpur, Ganjam, Koraput, and
Chhotnagpur with Orissa division. There was some difference of opinion regarding the annexation of
Oriya-speaking areas in Bengal or in the central province. When the Utkal Sammilini came into
existence after 1903 with the extinction of Utkal Sabha , it spearheaded the movement of the
unification of Oriya-speaking units under one administration with right earnestness, disciplined plans
and programmes.
The dynamic personality of Madhusudan Das instilled encouragement, zeal to muster strength
and to infuse life to the organisation of Oriya-speaking people, scattered in outlaying areas with a tie
of unification that grew languid and languished in scattered areas. The motto of rendering protection
to the language and culture grew space under the ablest leadership of Mr. Das. The champion of the
cause of the movement mounted up to such a height of hopes and aspirations that a Standing
Committee was formed with Radhanath Ray, Gopal Chandra Praharaj, Biswanath Kar, Nanda Kishore
Bal, Madhusudan Rao, Fakir Mohan Senapati and Gangadhar Meher for pioneering the developmental
progress of Oriya language and literature. It was a touchy appeal to the people of Orissa to muster
strength under one banner of unification and to devote themselves to the constructive cause of
Oriyas under one administration in the forum of all round development of Orissa irrespective of their
places of residence, political affiliations, differences, dissension. Madhusudan Das enlivened the
resolution with a speech, bubbled with a sally of emotion.
Due to the ability and inspiration of Mr. Das people of all categories and sections conglomerated
under one political banner. It inspired people with a surging up feeling of oneness of culture, tradition
and language and a rare sense of nationality. A holistic national consciousness grew space by the
end of the nineteenth century. This impact also thundered the sky of Orissa. It went up to such an
extent that freedom movement and the Oriya movement got inter-linked under the stable common
leadership of Mr. Das and Utkal Mani Gopabandhu Das. Sometimes the two movements were
lacking harmony on the issue of priority. This situation impelled people to join hands with Mr. Das in
the forum of Oriya movement, then the Congress.
Madhusudan Das with some other leading members of the Utkal Sabha attended the meeting
of the National Conference, held at Calcutta under the active leadership of Surendra Nath Banerjee
as Orissa was politically linked with Bengal and avoided the Congress session at Bombay. Quite
interesting to note that after the Bombay Congress session in December, 1885 a meeting was
convened in the premises of the Printing Company of Cuttack with the Chairmanship of Madhusudan
Das on 3rd March, 1886 and the resolutions passed by the National Congress was unanimously
accepted. It so happened that since then the members of Utkal Sabha continued their attendance
in all sessions of National Congress till 1903. It was a sad incident to note that Madhusudan Das
dissociated himself from the Congress in the beginning of the twentieth century nationalism in India
tended towards provincial patriotism of the best sort. Though patriotism was provincial by nature, it
was re-inforced against foreign rule for its lapses. Just in the ripe time, Utkal Union Conference
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came to inception to pour in the flow of agitation for the noble purpose, the amalgamation of Oriyaspeaking tracts. Oriya extended their whole-hearted support to the move of National Congress. For
quite sometime the Utkal Sammilani attributed the topmost priority to the cause of unification of
Oriya-speaking tracts.
The Oriya movement was pioneered by the Utkal Sammilani which was founded by
Madhusudan Das in 1903. In that year he withdrew himself from the Congress and plunged himself
devotedly for the cause of bringing the Oriya-speaking people under one administration. Credit was
assigned to Sir Stafford North Cote who made the first proposal for the separation of Orissa and
Assam from Bengal in the year 1868. This gave impetus and scope to Madhusudan Das and other
leaders to work for the cause of subsequent year. Assam was made separate province in 1874. The
case of separation of Orissa was rejected. Oriya writers like Madhusudan Rao, Fakir Mohan and
Ramasankar Ray engaged themselves in a very powerful movement for the cause of Oriyas.
Towards the end of the 19th century, the Oriya movement had already gained some momentum
and the feelings of Ganjam and Sambalpur for one administrative union with the Orissa division had
mounted in tense. Mr. Cooke, ICS, the then Commissioner of Orissa in the annual general
administrative report in 1894-95 gave the proposal to extend the boundary of Orissa division, adding
Sambalpur and Ganjam to it.
Maharaja of Mayurbhanj as the President and Madhusudan Das as Secretary, forming a small
committee headed the movement for the unification of Oriya-speaking tract. On behalf of the Utkal
Sabha , Madhusudan Das went to London in September, 1897 to put forth, the cause of unification
of Orissa under one administration. Madhusudan again went to England in 1907 for the cause of
Oriyas. He highlighted the miserable plight of the Oriyas and extracted the support of the Britishers
for the cause, exposed by him.
Ultimately the province of Bihar and Orissa came into existence on April 1st, 1912. Madhusudan
Das became a Minister in the Bihar-Orissa Legislative Council on the 6th January 1921. He became
an undisputed leader of Orissa.
Utkal Sammilani or the Utkal Union Conference maintained its separate identity from the
Congress.
As a legislator, Madhusudan Das acclaimed a commendable height of wide appreciation and
position. It was mostly due to his sharp wit and inspiring speech of effective magnitude. He was
selected as the Minister of local self-Government of Bihar-Orissa.
He was a leader of versatile performance and could arrest appreciation and love of the people
and the Government during the tenure of his ministry. Inspite of his popularity, he resigned in 1923
on a matter of principle. It speaks of his integrity.
His journalism was in starting a weekly paper The Oriya in 1917. It was his intense desire to
voice by highlighting the interest of Oriyas, criticising the Government s policy through this channel
of weekly paper. He was very genuine and emphatic in his voice and action.
He was a national pioneer and a staunch patron of Orissan development. Within the breath of
86 years, he breathed his last on the 4th February 1934. He was a bonafide benefactor, a nationalist
in true sense, acquiring the first Master Degree and first B.L. Degree as the first Oriya. He was the
first Oriya to be the member of Legislative Council, the first Oriya to sail abroad to visit England twice
and to have the membership of Central Legislative Assembly as the first Oriya and the first Indian
Minister.
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UTKALAMANI PANDIT GOPABANDHU DAS
Born 9th October 1877
The then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has aptly written, The second half of the 19th century
gave birth to outstanding men and women in various parts of the country. The brilliance, social
reforms, education, law and literature are astonishing. Shri Gopabandhu Das was one such nation
builder .
The age long hopes, yearning and prayers of the people of Orissa were fulfilled with the
advent of Utkalamani Gopabandhu. He was the builder of modern Orissa and was the source of
inspiration and ideals for her people. He dedicated himself completely for the country to that extent
that he had to lose his only son in his bid to redress the suffering of others. He wanted a society free
from poverty and ignorance where man could live this self- respcet and
would be able to develop his own consciousness. He vowed and worked
throughout his life to achieve the objective.
Recognising the noble standings of Gopabandu, Acharya Prafulla
Chandra Ray on 28.6.1924 the veteran scientist and patriot of Bengal
assigned the title of Utkalamani, (Jewel of Utakala) to his name. In 1909
he had started Satyavadi (M.E. National) school with Pandit Nilakantha
Das and others in which Pandit Godavarish and Acharya Harihar also
joined little later. The school soon became popular, for its qualitative and
character building values. Along with Madhusudan Das he continued his
struggle to arouse the people of Orissa to press their demands for the
separate Orissa province through Utkal Union Conference. He gave it a new image by his practical
works to keep up the cultural, literary and linguistic affinity and independent identity of Oriyas then
living in Bihar, Bengal and other provinces. He started an Oriya historical at Chakradharapur and
deputed Pandit Godabarisha to take charge of it. At Bahadaguda of Dhalbhum he also started an
Oriya M.E. School. Then in order to spread the Oriya language and literature he started weekly
Samaja on the 4th October 1919.
His immortal words still inspire the younger generation.
Let my body mingle with the dust of this Land,
And let my country men walk along my back.
Let all the holes in the road of freedom be filled with my blood & bone,
And let my life be sacrificed when my people awake into freedom .
He was a poet par excellence. The idea of nationalism and love for Lord Jagannath & Puri
has been emotionally described in his poem.
The Indian-lotus blooms in the world- pond
And the Holy Nilachal is like pollens in one lotus,
And whenever I am in India I am always in my room,
In my eyes the Indian stone is a holy stone,
And every place is as beloved as my Puri,
And all water is as holy as the water of fine holy rivers,
And every holy place is my Nilachal .
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Bandira Atmakatha & Abakasha Chinta are his unique creations. He was versatile genius a freedom
fighter, maker of modern Orissa, saviour of Oriya language, a social worker, and ideal teacher,
philanthrophist, journalist, poet, philosopher and a preacher of Jagannath cult. Died on 17th June
1928.
MAHARAJA SHRI KRUSHNA CHANDRA GAJAPATI NARAYAN DEO
Late Maharaja Shri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo of Paralakhemundi, the son of
Late Goura Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo was born on 26th April 1892, educated in Madras assumed
rulership in 1913, an enlightened and benevolent ruler; a patron of education
and culture organised the annual session of the Utkal Union Conference
at Paralakhemundi in 1914. In 1916, he was nominated by the Government
to hold the post of Honorary Commissioner of the Land-Force of the Defence
of India, laid a light railway through his Estate connecting Naupada with
Paralakhemundi; set up a big library in his palace for research scholars,
an important member of the justice party of Madras, member of the Royal
Agricultural Commission in 1927, member of the Madras Legislative Council,
represented the case of Orissa at the Round Table Conference, London
1930-31, deposed before the joint parliamentary committee for the union
of Paralakhemundi with Orissa in 1934, Placed the printed Memorandum before the authorities and
strongly advocated for inclusion of the Oriya Portions of Paralakhemundi in Orissa and Orissa for a
separate province; formed the non-Congress Ministry in Orissa in 1937, the Government conferred
on him the title of Maharaja in 1936 in recognition of his honour and merit. In 1941 November the
Maharaja was invited to form the Ministry and assumed the Chief Ministership. Member of the
Constituent Assembly of India 1947-50, life member of the Royal Society of Arts and Royal Asiatic
Society, London; Life member of Utkal University, Utkal University conferred on him the degree of
LL. D. This worthy illustrious son of Orissa passed on 25th May 1974.
FAKIR MOHAN SENAPATI
Born on January 14, 1843, at Mallikashpur in Balasore. Father, Laxman Charan Senapati
and mother Tulsi Devi Senapati played a leading role in establishing the distinct identity of Oriya
language and literature. Fakirmohan Senapati is regarded as the father of Oriya nationalism and the
morden Oriya literaure. He dedicated his life for the progress of Oriya language in the later 19th and
early 20th century. The story of Fakirmohan is indeed the story of the
Renaissance of Oriya literature. Besides he was a social reformer and
educator who used his pen to criticize and correct the aberrations prevalent
in the society. He is called the father of Oriya fiction.
He is aptly called as Thomas Hardy of Orissa. The four novels of
Fakirmohan, written between 1897 and 1915, reflect the socio-cultural
conditions of Orissa during the eighteenth and the nineteenth centuries. While
the three novels, Chhamana Atha Guntha, Mamu and Prayaschita explore
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the realities of social life in its multiple dimensions. Lachhma is a historical romance dealing with the
anarchical conditions of Orissa in the wake of Maratha invasions during the eighteenth century. He
has written quite a few memorable short stories, such as Rebati , Patent Medicine and Randipua
Ananta . Fakir Mohan is also the writer of the first autobiography in Oriya, Atma Jeevan Charita .
Fakir Mohan s first original poem Utkala Bhramanam (Tours of Orissa) appeared in 1892.
It is not really a travel book but rather an unusual and humorous survey of the contemporary
personalities prominent in the then public life of Orissa. His other original pomes published are
Puspamala (The Garland), Upahar (Gift), Puja Phula (Flowers of Worship), Prarthana (Prayer) and
Dhuli (Dust-grains). Fakir Mohan Senapati translated single handed the whole of the Ramayana
and the
Mahabharat . For having translated both the
Ramayan and the
Mahabharat single
handed and his wide versatility in the word of letters, he is popularly known as Vyasakabi in Orissa.
He was also conferred the title Saraswati by the king of Bamra the then feudal state. A great lover
and a creator of new era in Oriya literature he was the founder of an organization called Utkala
Bhasa Urnnati Bidhani Sabha , which was started in 1867 to create a new awareness among the
people of Orissa and to propagate Oriya language. Died on June 14, 1918.
GANGADHAR MEHER
Born on August 9, 1862 on the day of Sravana Purnima at Barapalli, Sambalpur in a weaver
family. Educated up to 5th class. Dr. Mayadhar Mansingh has high esteem for Gangadhar Meher
and in his History of Oriya literature he has opined All told, Gangadhar
Meher is one of the rarest personalities and poets in the whole range
of Oriya Literature . His poetic creation includes PRANAYA-BALLARI ,
KICHAKA BADHA , INDUMATI, UTKAL LAXMI , AYODHYA
DRUSYA , KABITA KALLOLA , ARGHYA THALI , AHALYA STABA ,
MAHIMA BHARATI BHABANA , KUMARA JANMOTSAV , BHAKTI
UPAHAR, PADMINI , KABITA MALA & KRUSHAKA SANGITA . His
prose creation include ATMA JEEVANI , SHRI NRUPARAJ SINGH ,
PURANA KABI FAKIR MOHAN , SWARGIYA KASHINATH PANDA ,
EHAKI PRUTHIBIRA SABDA?, SIKSHIT , ASIKHSIT & SIKSHYA
BHIMANINI.
The popularity of the literary creation are due to narration of the beauty of the nature just like
Kabibara Radhanath Ray. It is unique. Gangadhar is widely known as poet of nature, can be compared
with poet Shelly, Byron and Keats. Gangadhar was Radhanath followist but was the messenger of
Upendra Bhanja s style and ideals. His popularity is not accidental. There are many reasons behind
this. Just like Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja, his poetries are replete with high ornamental words,
unique composition style, using, in befitting cases simile and metaphor and appropriate words. His
poetries are sonorous of rhythm of words and languages. He is rated as a great poet in Indian
Literature. Died on April 4, 1924. His poetries can be divided into lyrics, devotional, patriotic,
reformative, ethical, agricultural, elegy, and narration of nature.
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SRI RAM CHANDRA BHANJA DEO
Born on 17th December 1870 in a royal family of princely state of Mayurbhanj Sri Ram
Chandra ascended the throne on 15th August 1892. He worked for the all-round development of
Mayurbhanj state and implemented various benevolent measures for the
welfare of the people. Pandit Utkalmani Gopabandhu became the friend
philosopher and guide of this ruler. Sri Ram Chandra brought about
significant changes in the spheres of language, health and administration.
A narrow gauge railway was commissioned between Rupsa - Baripada
during his reign. He constructed two major reservoirs at Haldiha and
Haladia with an expenditure of Rs.6 lakh from royal treasury. Similarly in
the educational sector he raised the number of primary schools from 44
to 400 in his royal jurisdiction.
Although he was the king of Mayurbhanj, he had great love for
the entire Orissa. Under the able leadership of Madhusudan he gave
momentum to the cause of making of Orissa a separate Province. In 1903 Sri Ram Chandra presided
over the 1st session of Utkal Sammilani. Afterwards owing to the concerted efforts of this Samillani
the dream of Orissa for becoming a separate state came to reality on 1st April 1936. This illustrious
son of Orissa passed away on 12th February 1912.
PANDIT NILAKANTHA DAS
In the early part of the twentieth century, those highly qualified youths who wanted to bring
renaissance in the field of education and culture on Orissan soil, Pandit Nilakantha Das is one of
them. The others were Pandit Utkalamani Gopabandhu Das, Acharya Harihar Das, Pandit
Godabarisha Mishra and Pandit Krupasindhu Mishra. These five comrades are popularly known as
PANCHA SAKHA OF SATYABADI ERA . At the prime of their youth these five comrades had taken
a vow not to enter into Government Service and serve the country and ensure its prosperity.
Pandit Nilakantha Das was highly independent minded. He was attaching more importance
on principle rather than to personality. He was straight forward and painstaking. His dexterity in
editing Journals and his oratory in the public meetings were par excellence.
This illustrious son of Orissa was born on 5th August, 1884 in the family of Ananda Das at Sri
Ramachandrapur village in the district of Puri. He had his early education at the village school. In
1899 he was admitted to Puri Zilla School. In 1909 he passed his B.A. (Examination and had been to
Calcutta to continue his M.A.) and B.L. studies. In 1911 after returning from
Calcutta Pandit Nilakantha joined as a teacher in Satyabadi School. He
then continued as a Headmaster of the school for a large period. Later he
joined as a Professor in Oriya and Philosophy but relinquished his service
in order to join non-co-operation movement.He was elected as a working
member of Utkala Pradesh Congress Committee and also a member to All
India Congress Committee. He edited a newspaper titled Seba from
Sambalpur. After staying nine months at Sambalpur he returned to
SriRamachandrapur. He was arrested in 1922 for anti-British activities and
put to Hajaribag Jail for six months. In consultation with Pandit Gopabandhu
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Das he decided to contest for General Assembly. In 1923 he was elected as a member of central
assembly. He participated in Simla Conference in 1926. In 1928, after the death of Pandit Gopabandhu
he took up the leadership of congress works in Orissa. As per Lahore Congress decision he resigned
from Central Assembly and after joined Salt-Satyagraha movement and spent six months jail life.
He started untouchable movement and served for the depressed class. For the second time he was
elected as a member to Central Assembly and Secretary of the Swarajya party. In 1933 he edited a
monthly Oriya Journal titled Naba Bharat . It ceased its publication in 1946. In 1934 after the death
of Madhusudan the entire burden fell on his head and the first phase of Mahatma Gandhi s tour to
Orissa was arranged by him.
In 1936, Orissa became a separate province, Pandit Nilakantha joined as the President,
P.C.C. For his able leadership out of 60 seats congress got 36 seats.
During the time of Second World war Netaji Subash Bose toured with Pandit Nilakantha
many parts of Orissa. He decided to have a non-congress coalition Ministry in Orissa. He persuaded
Krushna Chandra Gajapati of the opposition Ministry, Sobhan Khan of Muslim League and Pandit
Godabarish to form coalition Ministry and became successful under his chairmanship for the spread
of higher education in Orissa, it who decided to establish an university for which a committee was to
be constitued and later on as per recommendation of the committee Utkal University was established.
In 1951 he was elected to Orissa Legislative Assembly from Swadhin Jana Sangha a new party. In
1955 as per request of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru he joined Congress. In the said year he was appointed
as Pro. Chancellor of Utkal University. He was re-elected in 1957. He remained as Speaker of Orissa
Legislative Assembly from 1957 May to 1961 July.
Death laid its icy finger on him on 6th November 1967, with his death Orissa lost a patriot,
freedom fighter, able legislator, reformer and a poet. He has written his autobiography (ATMAJIBANI).
His poetic creations include BHAKTIGATHA PRANAYANI, KONARKE, KHARAVELA, DAS NAIK &
PILANKAGITA. He has contributed valuable articles in various journals and written book in Oriya
language and culture. These articles are Bharatiya Sanskrutiku Odisara Dana, Biswa Sanskrutiku
Odisara Dana, Religion and Philosophical Development in Orissa, the Cult of Jagannath, Oriya
language & culture in Orissa History, Oriya Vyakarana, Oriya Bhasa Vyakarana, Oriya Vyakaranare
Ketoti Samasya, Oriya Varna O Lipi, Oriya Bhasha O Sahitya and Oriya Sahityara Krama Parinama
are some of the research books on Oriya literature written by him. His commentary on Geeta
Dharma throws new light on Bhagavad Gita. He has written a non-sectarian interpretation of Gita
with an introducing essay, which is famous for its scholarship and on final views.
DR. HAREKRUSHNA MAHATAB
Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab was the son of Krushna Charan Das and
Tohapha Debi. He was born on 21st November 1899 at Agarpada in
undivided Balasore district. After matriculation from Bhadrak High School,
he joined Ravenshaw College, Cuttack for his higher studies, which were
left incomplete as he was irresistibly drawn to the National Liberation
Movement in 1921. Thereafter his life was a saga of struggle and dedication
to the cause of country s freedom. He started weekly Prajatantra in 1923
at Balasore. First imprisonment on charge of sedition in the year 1922. He
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was the Chairman of Balasore District Board from 1924 1928. He was the member of Bihar and
Orissa Council in 1924. He joined Salt Movement and imprisoned in 1930. He was elected as the
General Officer Commanding of Congress Sevadal for Puri Congress session in 1932 and he was
arrested, when Congress was banned. He participated in Harijan Movement in 1934 and opened his
ancestral temple to Harijans for the first time in Orissa. According to the instruction of the Father of
the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, he started Gandhi Karma Mandir at Agarpada in Balasore district. He
became the President of Utkal Pradesh Congress Committee from 1930-1931 and again in 1937. He
was nominated to Congress Working Committee by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1938 and continued till
1946 and again from 1946 to 1950. He was the President of State People s Enquiry Committee in
1938 and recommended cancellation of Sananda of Rulers and merger of Ex-State with Orissa
Province. He participated in Non-Co-operation Movement and courted imprisonment in 1941 and
Quit India Movement in 1942. Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab was the Chief Minister of Orissa from
1946 to 1950, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry from 1950 52, Secretary General, Congress
Party in Parliament 1952, Governor of Bombay from 1955-56, resigned from Governorship in 1956
and again became the Chief Minister of Orissa from 1956 to 1960. Dr. Mahatab has been rightly
recognised as the architect of modern Orissa for his pivotal role in the merger and integration of
former princely States, founding the State s Capital at Bhubaneswar and the sanction and construction
of the multi-purpose Hirakud Dam Project.
He was elected to Lok Sabha in 1962 and became Deputy President of Congress Party in
1966. He resigned from Congress Party and Ied Jana Congress Party in 1966. He was elected to
Orissa Legislative Assembly in 1967, 1971 and 1974.
He was the founder of the Prajatantra Prachar Samiti which till today publish Daily Prajatantra
and Jhankar a monthly journal. He was Chief Editor of the publications since inception. He was the
President of Orissa Sahitya Academy and Sangit Natak Academy for a couple of terms. Permanent
member of the Utkal University Senate. He was a distinguished historian and writer in English and
Oriya. He was conferred Honorary Degree of Doctor by Andhra University, Degree of Doctor of
Literature by Utkal University and Doctor of Laws by Sagar University.
True to his multifaceted personality, Dr. Mahatab earned distinction as an accomplished writer
History of Orissa , Beginning of the End . Apart from this, he had authored several novels, plays
and poems which are acclaimed for their literary value. The compilation of his popular column Gaon
Mazlis published in Daily Prajatantra received the Central Sahitya Academy Award in 1983.
Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab was a political leader par excellence. The emeriti of his achievements
in one life time is extraordinary. He towered over the time and events to lead the people of the State
through years of transition during independence and thereafter. This illustrious son of this soil passed
away on 2nd January, 1987.
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CONSTITUTION OF ORISSA JOURNALIST'S
PENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
No.27082-PC-33/2005-IPR
RESOLUTION
The 1st October 2005
Subject - Constitution of Orissa Journalist's Pension Advisory Committee.
Keeping in view the constant demands of various Journalist's Unions during last few years for
implementation of Pension Scheme for the welfare of Journalists of the State and implementation of
such scheme in some other States, Government have been pleased to constitute a committee namely,
"Orissa Journalists Pension Advisory Committee" comprising of 1.
Development Commissioner-cum-Additional
Chief Secretary, Orissa
:
Chairman
2.
Secretary to Government, Finance Department
:
Member
3.
Secretary to Government, Labour & Employment Department
:
Member
4.
Secretary to Government, Information & P.R. Department
:
Member
5.
Director, I & P.R.
:
Member Secretary
Non-Official Members
2.
6.
Shri Tathagata Satapathy, Editor, "The Dharitri"
:
Member
7.
Shri Bhartruhari Mahatab, Chairman, "Prajatantra Prachar Samiti" :
Member
8.
Shri Lalitmohan Pattjoshi, "The Pragativadi"
:
Member
9.
Shri Ambika Prasad Das, Bureau Chief, "The Samaya"
:
Member
Terms of Reference of the Committee
(a)
The Committee shall aid and advise the Government for formulation and effective
implementation of Journalists Pension Scheme.
(b)
The Committee shall recommend its suggestion on the aforesaid scheme within one year
from the date of issue of the Resolution.
(c)
The non-official members of the Committee are entitled to T.A and D.A as admissible to
Grade 'A' officers of the State Government.
Order - Ordered that the Resolution be published in an extraordinary issue of Orissa Gazette and
copies be sent to all Departments of Government/all Heads of Department and all Collector and District
Magistrates.
D. Mohanty
Commissioner-cum-Secy. to Government
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STATE ANNUAL BUDGET 2006-07
(AT A GLANCE)
(Rs. in Crore)
Income
Outgo
2
3
i) Non-Plan
12782.85
13115.22
ii) State Plan
1683.50
1981.83
iii) Central Plan
468.34
446.43
iv) Centrally Sponsored Plan
530.39
396.40
15465.08
15939.88
i) Non-Plan
3370.76
2330.70
ii) State Plan
1053.25
1122.90
iii) Central Plan
0.00
21.92
iv) Centrally Sponsored Plan
4.20
138.18
4428.21
3613.70
19893.29
19553.58
150.00
150.00
a) Provident Fund
1925.04
1725.04
b) Other Funds and Deposits
9283.88
9823.59
Total - III (Public Account)
11208.92
11548.63
Total - STATE BUDGET (I+II+III)
31252.21
31252.21
Opening Balance
0.00
-216.53
Closing Balance
0.00
-216.53
1
I.
CONSOLIDATED FUND
a) REVENUE ACCOUNT
Total - (a) - Revenue Account
b) CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Total - (b) - Capital Account
Total - I (a+b) Consolidated Fund
II. CONTINGENCY FUND
III. PUBLIC ACCOUNT
NET TRANSACTION OF THE YEAR
384
RUPEE COMES FROM (CONSOLIDATED FUND)
2006-2007
1.
State s Own Tax
25.55
2.
State s Own Non-Tax
3.
Shared Tax
26.73
4.
Grants-in-Aid from Centre
18.57
5.
Recovery of Loans and Advances
6.
Loans from different sources
6.89
1.39
20.87
TOTAL-
100.00
RUPEE GOES OUT (CONSOLIDATED FUND)
2006-2007
1.
Debt Servicing
19.44
2.
Repayment of Loans
10.92
3.
Disbursement of Loan (Non-Plan)
4.
Other Non-Plan Expenditure
48.23
5.
Investment in Plan Sector
21.01
0.40
TOTAL-
100.00
385
INTRODUCING
DISTRICTS
DISTRICTS AT A GLANCE
ANGUL
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
02
1.
Name of the District
:
Angul
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
07
2.
Geographical Area
:
6375 sqkm
6.
No. of Blocks
:
12
3.
Population Total
:
1140000
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
289
Male
:
587000
8.
No. of Villages
:
2952
Female
:
553000
9.
No. of Police Stations :
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
04
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
05
10. No. of Municipality
NAC
6.
No. of Blocks
:
08
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
209
8.
No. of Villages
:
1910
9.
NAC
:
:
20
1
2
:
:
21
1
3
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 11. Bhograi
12. Jaleswar
13. Basta
14. Balasore
15. Soro
16. Simulia
17. Nilgiri
12. Literacy Rate
:
70.56%
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 115- Athmallik
116- Angul
121- Pallahara
122-Talcher(SC)
13. Normal rain fall (mm)
:
1568.4
1.
:
Bargarh
12. Literacy Rate
68.79%
2.
Geographical Area
:
5837 sqkm
1421.1
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
: 1346000
: 681000
: 665000
:
13. Normal rain fall (mm) :
BARGARH
BALASORE
1.
:
Balasore
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
02
2.
Geographical Area
:
3806 Sqkm
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
08
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
2024000
1036000
988000
6.
No. of Blocks
:
12
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
248
387
8.
No. of Villages
9.
NAC
:
:
:
1207
BOLANGIR
14
1.
:
Bolangir
1
2
2.
Geographical Area
:
6575 sqkm
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1337000
674000
663000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
03
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
06
6.
No. of Blocks
:
14
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 123. Padampur
124. Melchhamunda
125. Bijepur
126. Bhatli (SC)
127. Bargarh
12. Literacy Rate
:
63.99%
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
285
:
1527.0
8.
No. of Villages
:
1794
9.
BHADRAK
NAC
:
:
13
1
3
1.
:
Bhadrak
2.
Geographical Area
:
2505 sqkm
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1334000
676000
658000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
06
12. Literacy Rate
:
39.41%
6.
No. of Blocks
:
07
:
1443.5
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
193
BOUDH
8.
No. of Villages
:
1311
1.
: Boudh
9.
12
2.
Geographical Area
:
3098 sqkm.
1
1
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
373000
188000
185000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
02
6.
No. of Blocks
:
03
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
63
:
1186
NAC
:
:
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 18. Bhandaripokhari
19. Bhadrak
20. Dhamnagar
21. Chandbali (SC)
22. Basudevpur
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency : 106. Titlagarh(SC)
107. Kantabanjhi
108. Patnagarh
109.Saintala
110. Loisingha
111. Bolangir
12. Literacy Rate
:
73.86%
8.
No. of Villages
:
1568.4
9.
388
06
3.
11. Name & No. of
Assembly Constituency: 105. Boudh
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
274000
138000
136000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
12. Literacy Rate
:
57.73%
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
01
:
1597.1
6.
No. of Blocks
:
03
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
60
:
875
NAC
:
:
1
CUTTACK
1.
:
Cuttack
8.
No. of Villages
2.
Geographical Area
:
3932 sqkm.
9.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
2341000
1208000
1133000
NAC
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
03
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 134. Deogarh
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
11
12. Literacy Rate
6.
No. of Blocks
:
14
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
342
DHENKANAL
8.
No. of Villages
:
1950
1.
:
Dhenkanal
9.
35
2.
Geographical Area
:
4452 sqkm
:
Municipal Corporation :
NAC
:
1
1
2
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1067000
544000
523000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
03
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
06
6.
No. of Blocks
:
08
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
199
8.
No. of Villages
:
1215
9.
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 39. Kisannagar
40. Mahanga
41. Salepur (SC)
42. Gobindpur
43. Cuttack Sadar
44. Cuttack city
45. Choudwar
46. Banki
47. Athagarh
48. Baramba
12. Literacy Rate
:
76.66%
:
1501.3
NAC
:
:
:
:
:
04
1
-
60.36%
1527.0
11
1
2
1.
:
Deogarh
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 117. Hindol(SC)
118. Dhenkanal
119. Gondia
120. Kamakhyanagar
2.
Geographical Area
:
2940 sqkm
12. Literacy Rate
DEOGARH
389
:
69.42%
:
1421.1
GAJAPATI
1.
:
Gajapati
2.
Geographical Area
:
4325 sqkm.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
518000
255000
263000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
03
6.
No. of Blocks
:
07
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
129
8.
No. of Villages
:
1619
9.
NAC
:
:
10
1
1
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 77. Mohana
78. Ramagiri(ST)
79. Parlakhemundi
12. Literacy Rate
:
41.26%
:
1295.6
GANJAM
NAC
:
:
1
17
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 65. Jagannathprasad
(SC)
66. Bhanjanagar
67. Suruda
68. Aska
69. Kavisuryanagar
70. Kodala
71. Khalikote
72. Chhatrapur
73. Hinjli
74. Gopalpur (SC)
75. Berhampur
76. Chikiti
12. Literacy Rate
:
60.77%
:
1295.6
JAGATSINGHPUR
1.
:
Jagatsinghpur
2.
Geographical Area
:
1668 sqkm
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1058000
539000
519000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
04
6.
No. of Blocks
:
08
1.
:
Ganjam
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
194
2.
Geographical Area
:
8206 sqkm
8.
No. of Villages
:
1288
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
3161000
1582000
1579000
9.
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
03
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
14
6.
No. of Blocks
:
22
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
475
8.
No. of Villages
:
3212
9.
29
NAC
:
:
08
1
1
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 35. Tirtol
36. Erasama
37. Balikuda
38. Jagatsinghpur
(SC)
12. Literacy Rate
:
390
79.08%
1501.3
JAJPUR
9.
1.
:
Jajpur
2.
Geographical Area
:
2899 sqkm.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1625000
824000
801000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
06
6.
No. of Blocks
:
10
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
280
8.
No. of Villages
:
1778
9.
NAC
:
:
NAC
12. Literacy Rate
:
1501.3
:
Jharsuguda
2.
Geographical Area
:
2081 sqkm.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
510000
262000
248000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
02
6.
No. of Blocks
:
05
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
78
8.
No. of Villages
:
348
70.65%
1527.0
1.
:
Kalahandi
2.
Geographical Area
:
7920 sqkm.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1336000
668000
668000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
02
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
07
6.
No. of Blocks
:
13
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
273
8.
No. of Villages
:
2236
9.
NAC
JHARSUGUDA
1.
1
1
KALAHANDI
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 23. Sukinda
24. Korai
25. Jajpur (SC)
26. Dharmasala
27. Barchana
29. Bhingarpur
(SC)
71.44%
:
1
-
:
:
:
09
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 129. Brajrajnagar
130. Jharsuguda
131. Laikera (ST)
12
12. Literacy Rate
:
:
12
1
2
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 96. Dharmagarh(SC)
97. Kokasara
98. Junagarh
99. Bhawanipatna(SC)
100. Narla (ST)
101. Kesinga
12. Literacy Rate
:
45.94%
:
1378.2
KONDHAMAL
391
1.
:
Kondhamal
2.
Geographical Area
:
8021 sqkm
32. Rajnagar
33. Kendrapara
34. Patkura
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
648000
323000
325000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
02
12. Literacy Rate
:
76.81%
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
04
:
1501.3
6.
No. of Blocks
:
12
KEONJHAR
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
153
1.
:
Keonjhar
8.
No. of Villages
:
2546
2.
Geographical Area
:
8303 sqkm
9.
15
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1562000
790000
772000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
03
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
08
6.
No. of Blocks
:
13
NAC
:
:
2
11. Name & No. of
Assembly Constituency: 102. Baliguda (ST)
103. Udayagiri (ST)
104. Phulabani(SC)
12. Literacy Rate
:
52.68%
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
286
:
1597.1
8.
No. of Villages
:
2122
9.
KENDRAPARA
1.
:
Kendrapara
2.
Geographical Area
:
2644 sqkm.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1302000
646000
656000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
07
6.
No. of Blocks
:
09
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
230
8.
No. of Villages
:
1540
9.
NAC
:
:
07
1
1
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 28. Bariderabisi
30. Aul
31. Pattamundai
(SC)
NAC
:
:
20
3
1
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 142. Champua (ST)
143. Patna(ST)
144. Keonjhar (ST)
145. Telkoi (ST)
146. Ramchandrapur
147. Anandpur (SC)
12. Literacy Rate
:
59.24%
:
1534.5
KHURDA
1.
:
Khurda
2.
Geographical Area
:
2813 sqkm
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1878000
987000
891000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
02
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
07
392
6.
No. of Blocks
:
10
MALKANGIRI
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
168
1.
:
Malkangiri
8.
No. of Villages
:
1551
2.
Geographical Area
:
5791 sqkm
9.
24
3.
2
1
2
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
505000
253000
252000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 49. Balipatna (SC)
50. Bhubaneswar
51. Jatni
58. Chilka
59. Khurda
60. Begunia
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
03
6.
No. of Blocks
:
07
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
108
8.
No. of Villages
:
1045
12. Literacy Rate
:
79.59%
9.
:
1449.1
NAC
Corporation
NAC
:
:
:
KORAPUT
1.
:
Koraput
2.
Geographical Area
:
8807 sqkm
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1181000
591000
590000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
02
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
07
6.
No. of Blocks
:
14
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
226
8.
No. of Villages
:
2028
9.
NAC
:
:
:
:
11
2
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency : 86. Malkanagiri (SC)
87. Chitrokonda (ST)
12. Literacy Rate
:
30.53%
:
1521.8
MAYURBHANJA
1.
:
Mayurbhanja
2.
Geographical Area
:
10418 sqkm.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
2223000
1123000
1100000
21
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
04
1
3
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
09
6.
No. of Blocks
:
26
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
382
8.
No. of Villages
:
3950
9.
11. Name & No. of
Assembly Constituency: 84. Patangi(ST)
85. Koraput
88. Kotpad (ST)
89. Jeypore
12. Literacy Rate
:
35.72%
:
1521.8
NAC
393
:
:
28
1
3
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency : 1. Karanjia (ST)
2. Jashipur (ST)
3. Bahalada (ST)
4. Rairangpur(ST)
5. Bangiriposhi (ST)
6. Kuliana (ST)
7. Baripada
8. Baisinga (ST)
9. Khunta (ST)
10. Udala (ST)
12. Literacy Rate
:
51.91%
:
1648.2
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
864000
446000
418000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
04
6.
No. of Blocks
:
08
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
179
8.
No. of Villages
:
1695
9.
NAC
NAWARANGPUR
1.
:
Nawarangpur
2.
Geographical Area
:
5291 sqkm.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
1026000
515000
511000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
04
6.
No. of Blocks
:
10
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
169
8.
No. of Villages
:
901
9.
NAC
3.
:
:
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 90. Nawarangapur
91. Kodinga (ST)
92. Dabugam (ST)
93. Umarkote (ST)
12. Literacy Rate
:
33.93%
:
1521.8
12. Literacy Rate
:
70.52%
:
1449.1
NUAPADA
1.
:
Nuapada
2.
Geographical Area
:
3852 sqkm
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
530000
264000
266000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
01
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
02
6.
No. of Blocks
:
05
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
109
8.
No. of Villages
:
663
9.
No. of Police Stations
NAC
NAYAGARH
1.
:
Nayagarh
2.
Geographical Area
:
3890 sqkm
2
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency : 61. Ranpur
62. Nayagarh
63. Khandapara
64. Daspalla
10
1
1
:
:
09
: 06
: : 2
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency : 94. Nuapada
95. Khariar
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12. Literacy Rate
: 40.00%
8.
No. of Villages
: 2667
: 1378.2
9.
: 12
PURI
NAC
: 1
: 2
1.
: Puri
2.
Geographical Area
: 3479 sqkm.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
: 1502000
: 763000
: 739000
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency : 80. Gunupur(ST)
81. Bissam Cuttack
(ST)
82. Rayagada (ST)
83. Lakshmipur(ST)
4.
No. of Sub-division
: 01
12. Literacy Rate
: 36.15%
5.
No. of Tehasils
: 07
: 1521.8
6.
No. of Blocks
: 11
SAMBALPUR
7.
No. of G.Ps
: 230
1.
: Sambalpur
8.
No. of Villages
: 21715
2.
Geographical Area
: 6657 sqkm
9.
: 16
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
: 935000
: 475000
: 460000
4.
No. of Sub-division
: 03
5.
No. of Tehasils
: 04
6.
No. of Blocks
: 09
7.
No. of G.Ps
: 148
8.
No. of Villages
: 1322
9.
: 20
NAC
: 1
: 3
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency : 52. Pipli
53. Nimapara (SC)
54. Kakatpur
55. Satyabadi
56. Puri
57. Bhahmagiri
12. Literacy Rate
: 77.96%
: 1449.1
NAC
RAYAGADA
1.
: Rayagada
2.
Geographical Area
: 7073 sqkm.
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
: 831000
: 410000
: 421000
4.
No. of Sub-division
5.
: 1
: 4
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 128. Sambalpur
132. Kuchinda(ST)
133. Rairakhol (SC)
12. Literacy Rate
:
67.25%
: 02
:
1527.0
No. of Tehasils
: 04
SONEPUR
6.
No. of Blocks
: 11
1.
:
Sonepur
7.
No. of G.Ps
: 171
2.
Geographical Area
:
2337 sqkm
395
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
542000
276000
266000
3.
Population Total
Male
Female
:
:
:
183000
936000
895000
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
02
4.
No. of Sub-division
:
03
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
04
5.
No. of Tehasils
:
09
6.
No. of Blocks
:
06
6.
No. of Blocks
:
17
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
96
7.
No. of G.Ps
:
262
8.
No. of Villages
:
959
8.
No. of Villages
:
1764
9.
07
9.
1
2
NAC
NAC
:
:
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 112. Sonepur(SC)
113. Binka
114. Biramaharajpur
12. Literacy Rate
:
62.84%
:
1443.5
SUNDARGARH
1.
:
Sundargarh
2.
Geographical Area
:
9712 sqkm
:
:
42
4
-
11. No. & Name of
Assembly Constituency: 135. Sundargarh
136. Talsara (ST)
137. Rajgangpur(ST)
138. Biramitrapur(ST)
139. Rourkela
140. Raghunathpali
(ST)
141. Bonai (ST)
12. Literacy Rate
: 64.86%
: 1647.6
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BIO-DATA OF
EMINENT LITTERATEUR & BUDDING TALENTS OF
ORISSA 2005 - 2006
DR. KRUSHNA CHANDRA JENA
Eminent historian and veteran litterateur as well as Retired Professor of Berhampur University has
been adjudged to receive the prestigious Oriya Sahitya Academy Award for the current year.
Professor Jena is best known in the national level as a renouned research scholar and historian and
has earned distinction as a well known writer and very powerful and effective orator. His oratory is par
excellence. Recently he holds the post of Vice President of Utkal Sammilani and Simultaneously as
Vice President of Ganjam Kala Parishad. Dr. Jena has earned name and fame as a poet, translator,
biography writer and eminent essayist. His literary creatives like Pruthibira Srestha Kabita , Pashanara
Prashan , Khyudha Aneka Manara , Smruti , Aparichita , Shershah and Abraham Lincon' have
been highly admired by the readers. He is a versatile genius. He is also a fine actor. Professor Jena
had served as a member of the Economic Backward Class Commissioner of Government of Orissa.
UMA SHANKAR PANDA
Born on 3rd March 1931, at Kudjampali in Sambalpur District, Shri Panda passed matriculation
in 1948 from Brajamohan High School, Bhawanipatna and B.A. in 1955 from Gangadhar Meher College,
Sambalpur. He worked as High School Teacher from 1953-55 at Larambha and Jharsuguda High
Schools and thereafter served in the Community Development Department from 1956-64 and left job
of a BDO to join All India Radio in 1964. Retired from service as Asst. Station Director, All India Radio
voluntarily in 1987 and since then residing at Govind Tola, Sambalpur.
Starting his literary career by publication of his first Anthology of poems titled ROMANTIC
KABITA (1956), he has already published nine Anthologies of poems titled ROMANTIC KABITA
(1956), IMAN KALYAN (1962), KEKA KUHU KAKALI (1963), NISHABDA NUPUR (1980), RUTU O
TARA PREMIKAMANE (1981), PREMA KABITA (1998), KALARA BHUMISTHA SABDA (1999), KAYA
NAUKARE (2001) AND RATI RATI RUTUPARNA (2002).
He bagged the prestigious Orissa Sahitya Akademy Award in Poetry in 1982 for his Anthology
of Poems NISHABDA NUPURA. Besides poetry collections, two of his novels titled STHABARA
JANGAMA (1964), NADI UPANADI (1977) and five collections of short stories have been published.
His translation work from Indian and foreign languages are numbering forty books by now which
includes writings from Krishan Chandar, Dibyendu Palit, Bhagabati Charan Barma, Sunil
Gangopadhyaya, Gyanapitha Award winners and Nobel Laureates. He has been honoured by sixteen
organisations for his contribution to Oriya literature which includes Prajatantra Kabya Samman (1951),
Bisuba Kabya Samman (1958), Jhankar Kabya Samman (1962), Kabitayana Kabi Samman (1988),
Dharitri Sahitya Samman (1991) Vyasakavi Fakir Mohan Galpa Samman (1997), Samlesvarai Sahitya
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Samman (2000), Akhila Mohan Visesh Kavi Samman (2001), Setu Award (2004), Sarala Sahitya
Samman (2005), Utkal Pathak Samaj Samman (2005), Bharat Chandra Nayak Memorial Award of
Sambalpur University (2005). He has been honoured with the highest literary award of the Orissa
Sahitya Academy, the ATIBADI JAGANNATH DAS SAMMAN - 2005 for his life-long contribution to
Oriya Literature and others. His Sambalpuri poetry drama GAON KE JIMA CHAL bagged first award
in the National Level All India Radio Drama competition in 2001. He has served as Vice-President of
Orissa Sahitya Akademy also from 2000 to 2003.
MANOJ DAS
Born on 27th February 1934, son of Madhusudan Das, a story writer of international repute. His creations
include Dhumrava Diganta , Laxman Abhisara and Manoj Panchabinsanti. In 1972, he got Kendra
Sahitya Academy award for his short story Kanyak and Orissa Sahitya Academy Award in 1981. He
was for some time also associated with Oriya reputed journal Diganta. This Pondichery based eminent
writer Manoj Das was conferred the coveted Sarala Samman during the silver jubilee year celebration
of the city based Sarala Sahitya for the year 2005, a Sansad on 11th February 2006.
PROF. HRUDANANDA RAY
Born in the year 1930 in a remote village of Gobindatota near Balikuda of Jagatsinghpur district. Prof.
Ray has earned name and Fame as an eminent educationist, philosopher, orator, litterateur and a
social reformer. Among the writings of Shri Ray, Adwaita Vedante Parichaya , Paschtya Darshanara
Itihasa , Imanuelkanta , Shankar , Bhanja Bhagabata (poetry), Nabajataka Tatwartha Khanda
(essay), Bichhanda Charan Patnaik (Biography), Kali Bhagabata (Philosophical Analysis), Jetiki
Dekhichhi America Setiki Bujhichhi (Travelgue) and Jane Anubhabi Anubhabare (Autobiography) are
his remarkable creations. All these literary works have brought him honour like Sahitya Akademi
Award, Shri Jagannath Award, Vyasadeva Samman, Sandhan Samman, America Jagannath Samaja
Samman, Odia Sahitya Sanskruti Samman and other awards. He has been conferred upon the Sarala
Samman for his outstanding contribution in the field of Oriya literature.
SATRUGHNA NATH
Eminent educationist Satrughna Nath was born in a poor family in Uttarbahini village adjacent to
Bhadrak town in 1915. An established talent in literary meditation. Satrughan Nath has earned reputation
as a nobel educationist and professor. He is best known as lecturer in different educational institution
well organisor of Orissa Elimentary Education as well as Principal of different colleges. In 1994 for his
essay 'Biswa O Byakti', he has been awarded by Orissa Sahitya Akademy. His other creations include
Sikshya sahayaka Prabandha (1946), Jagatare Bharat (1951), Ama Juga Katha (1958-67), Biswabandhu
(1952), Moulika Sikhyaniti (1957), Amabhasabibhaba (1959), Jibanasikhya (1985), Biswa O Byakti
(1991), Nijagaon Nija Maa (1987), Ama Samaya, Pilanka Brahmagyana Sikhya (1996) Bhaktakabi
Bhima Bhoi. In English languages he has written several books like Research problems in Basic
Education, the new Dictionary, education styles and strategies contemporary consiciousness in
education.
His service carrier starts in 1951 as elimentary education organisor. He retired from Government
service on 1st Feb.1975. He left for his heavenly abode on 10th March 2006. His death, created a void
in educational and cultural world, is an irrepairable loss for the state.
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SARAT MOHANTY
Sarat Kumar Mohanty is best known as a successful creator in essay literature. He has earned
reputation in writing scientific essays. Born in 1938 at Jharipada village of Salipur in Cuttack district.
He was the winner of Kendra Sahitya Akademy award in 2002 for his book Gandhi Manisha . He has
penned 30 books on essay, Children literature & science. He has also written 3 books on Messopotamia
and Egyptian civilization. In 1988 he has been honoured by Sarala Puraskar for his essay, Sanskruti
O Apasanskruti. His essay include Sacretis O Plato, Astitwabadara Marmakatha, Chhatrapati
Vivekananda, Greek Jatira Jibanagatha, Gandhi Manisha, Sanskruti O Apasanskruti, Enutenu Kichi,
Sesadasakara Rachana, Vivartana Sila Manisara sangrama, Bodunkara Dudagir and other essay like
Baigyanika Chintadhara, Janpala sarte, Keri Orista Sahitya Chasa. His scientific essays include
Adhunika Ruparekha, Ekavinsa Satabdira Nasta Paribesa, Mahan Bharatiya Vigyani, Atomru Quantum,
Bhubigyani Pruthibi Parikrama, Pruthibi O tara Pratibesi, Bichitra Brahmanda, Bigyana drusti Suryara
trutiya Graha Sahita, Bigyana diganta. He has got two publication Agencies Mita Books and Agradoota
Prakasani. He left for his heavenly abode on 18th March 2006.
RAMACHANDRA BEHERA
Born on 2nd November 1945. In the modern Oriya literature Sri Behera is a renowned story
writer & novelist. His talent is rare and par excellence. He is receipient of Jhankar Award in the year
1981, Bishuva award in 1999. For his Omkar Dhwani Story collection he is also recipient of Sarala
award. In 1993 for his novel Avinayara Paridhi he has been adorned by Odissa Sahitya Academy.
His story collections are titled Sesa Suryara Bahni -1976, Ditiya Smashan 1976, Achihna Pruthwibi 1979 Abasistha Ayusha -1981, Omkar Dhwani -1987, Bhagnansara Swopna -1992, Banchi Rahiba 1990. Novels Abhinayara Paridhi, Muktira Ruparekha, Dhusara Suryastha, Mmu Feri Asichhi, Manika
Ebe Keunthi, Mahakabyara Munha, Phata Kanthara Gachha. Drama-Nisidha Ilakara Kabya, Nida,
Nisidha Ilakara Kabi, Gotia Bichitra Naksha, Ajhala udaide. He has been adorned with Kendra Sahitya
Academy Award for his Novel Gopapura .
DR. SOUBHAGYA MISHRA
Sri Soubhagya Mishra born on 5th September 1941. He has earned reputation as a poet of post
independent Oriya poetry. He is eminent in giving a new twist in post independent Oriya poetry regarding
loneliness of modern man, crisis of present critical life and his philosophical approach for peace and
tranquility. He is recipient of Jhankar award in 1975. For his poetry Andha Mahumachhi (Blind Bee) in
the year 1979, he has been adorned by Orissa Sahitya Academy Award. In 1986 he has been awarded
by Kendra Sahitya Academy for his poetry Dwasuparna . He has recently been awarded with Sachi
Routray literary honour for his life time achievement in Oriya literature instituted by Bhubaneswar
Pustak Mela Committee. He is the second recipient of such type of honour. His poetry collections are
Atma Nepadi-1965, Madhya Padalopi-1971, Nai Panhara-1973, Andha Mahumachhi-1977, Bajra Jana,
Dwasuparna, Smrutira Sahara, Manikarnika. He has translated four books namely Ghunapoka, Durga,
Tarangara Swara and also translated Anthology counter-measures down points.
LEENA MOHANTY
After school education Leena graduated in Physics and received gold medal from R.D Women s
College. She is Post Graduate in Physics, did MBA from Utkal University and also completed her
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Sangeet Pravakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. She has an Alankar degree from Akhila
Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
Leena Mohanty is involved in a project called Unifying the body and soul- a scientific explosion . Her
dedication in dance has identified her with a series of awards and recognization. At present, danseuse
Leena Mohanty is working with her own institute Banshi Bilash , which clarifies nuances of Odissi to
shape up the body and mind of kids. She is also associated with a contemporary theatre group
Mukti .
Noted exponent of Odissi dance, Leena Mohanty has been adorned with Mahari Samman for the
year 2005.
She has performed in the Country & abroad and won many accolades. Malasia based danseuse is a
disciple of late Guru Debaprasad Das and has learnt Odissi under the tutelage of Guru Durga Charan
Ranbir.
MAHARI AWARD Instituted by Guru Pankaj Charan Das, Odissi Research foundation in 1994. The
award is dedicated to the memory of the Maharies, the spiritual dancers of Lord Jagannath. The award
is conferred every year to a dancer of National and Inter-national repute for her dedication and contribution
to Odissi.
SUDARSAN PATNAIK
Sand Art takes the artist backs to basic elements of creation-sand and water-the raw materials required
in this art form, which are all natural. The artist creates and builds, although he knows that his
creations will be GONE WITH THE WIND-TIDE.
Sand art is a very popular form of professional art in various countries of the world. Various sand art
competitions and festivals of international level are frequently held. It is like any other sporting event
where selected SAND ARTISTS from around the world are invited to represent their country by the
International Sand Art Committee. The artists give live demonstration where thousands of people
flock together to witness the mega challenge.
But a sand artist works on relentlessly in search of satisfaction, perfection, excellence. The sand
artist Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik who gave sands sculpture a new recognition and distinction belongs to
Orissa and International sand artist of repentance.
Sudarsan Pattnaik, International sand artist, began making amateur sand sculptures, at the tender
age of 7, on the beach of Puri. He has so far represented India in 17 international events, has built
sand sculptures, 30-40 ft. high and is a member of the prestigious International Sand Art Committee,
headquartered in the US.
He was born in the coastal town of Puri, Orissa. Being inspired by the voice of his inner sole he
started visiting the sea beach at Puri every day right from his childhood. Slowly he started carving out
different faces of gods and goddesses in sand with his imagination and creativity. Initially the forms
were not mature as he had no Guru because sand art is not considered as a professional form of art
in India. Despite these limitations he pursued in his endeavour as he considered the creativity in him
is God gifted ability. He took up the challenge to popularize sand art as a professional art form and
started exhibiting sand art at various places in India.
His ultimate objective is to create awareness and enthusiasm among the people and make it popular
professional art form among the people for which he was traveling various places in the country and
demonstrating this art form by holding workshops and training.
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AWARDS
1.
Bharat Jyoti Award
: 2001
2.
Meet the Talent Award
: 2001
3.
Avinandanika Award
: 2000
4.
Sandhya Sree Award
: 1999
5.
Srikhetra Sree Award
: 1996
INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS FOR INDIA
·
4th Prize at China International Sand Sculpture Competition 2003.
·
3rd Prize at Berlin International Sand Sculpture Championship, at Germany 2003.
·
2nd Prize in International Sand Sculpture Championship, at Valadoli Spain 2003.
·
The 3rd Luilang Colour Sand Festival Demonstration prize at China 2003.
·
The 1st China Ningxia Sand Lake International Sand Sculpture Event-2002, Aug 3 to 10.
·
The Dutch Sand Sculpture Festival Thorn 2002-2003, at Holland in July.
·
Sand Sculpture Festival Blankenberge 2002, at Belgium in June.
·
Champion Medal in 29th International Snow Statue Contest
·
Singles International Sand Sculpting Competition at Scheveningen, Holland, on May 2001 & 6th
May 2002.
·
3rd Prize in World Master Sand Sculptures Championship 2001, on 16th July at Italy.
·
Denmark International Sand Sculpture s Festival 2001, Blokhus on 25th June.
·
Participated in SANTOSA SANDSTATION 2001 SPLENDOURS OF GOLDEN ASIA at
Singapore representing India.
·
UK International Sand Sculpturing Festival 2000 at Glasgow.
·
International Sand Sculpturing Championship 2000 at China.
·
World Sand Sculpturing Championship at France 2000.
·
Exhibited during the World Cup Cricket-1999 held at England.
·
Exhibited in World Travel Market at LONDON with support of Govt. of India, Tourism Dept.
New Delhi-1999.
2002 at Sapporo, Japan.
MISS KALPANA DASH
Miss Kalpana Dash, the daughter of Late Gunanidhi Dash, Kumbharsahi, Dhenkanal is a Lawyer by
profession. From her childhood she had a dream to scale Mount Everest, which is so challenging and
atturing for a woman fond of adventure.
The achievements of Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing norge & subsequently of Madam Bachendri
Paul had greatly inspired her.
In march, 22nd 2004, Miss. Dash joined the dream Everest Expedition under the leadership of Mr.
Robert Huygh of Belgium. She reached 7300 meters of Mount Everest from South-East Ridge on 15th
May, 2004 but was forced to return back due to frostbite.
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As failure is the pillar of success, one failure could not hinder her ambition. This year with renewed
determination, she is attempting for the second time. It is also a pride for all of us that, she has been
chosen as the Team leader for the dream Everest Expedition, 2006.
If Miss. Kalpana Das climbs the Mount Everest successfully, she will be the first mountaineer of
Orissa as well as the first Civilan Lady of India.
BIJU PATNAIK AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN SPORTS &
GAMES FOR THE CURRENT YEAR 2005-2006
MISS. SRADHANJALI SAMANTARAY
Sradhanjali Samantaray daughter of Sri Netrananda Samantaray is undisputedly the most known face
and name among the sports-women of Orissa. A graduate and employed with Aluminium giant NALCO,
Sradhanjali had shown early promise as a versatile athlete excelling in games like Kho-Kho and
Athletics in School career. Presently the Captain of Indian Football team, she is now considered as
the most complete footballer of the Country. This Football phenomenon s meteoric rise coincided with
the emergence of Orissa as a potential force in National Football scene. Gifted with prodigious talent,
Sradhanjali was attracted towards Football in early ninties and represented Orissa State team in the
1st Federation Cup Football tournament at Halflong, Assam in 1992. Trained under the watchful eyes
of her Coach Sri Nanda Kishore Patnaik himself a former Santosh Trophy player, Sradhanjali went
from strength to strength and matured into a skillful and accomplished striker in the National
Championship. In spite of a frail frame which defies her enormous talent, Sradhanjali through years of
hard work, strong determination, perseverance, dedication and discipline has maintained a spotless
track record during last 14 years of active football at National level, the finest hour being Orissa
team s winning of Runners Up Trophy in the Sr. National Championship and Bronze medal in the
National Games during 2002 under her able Captainship.
Her skillful display in National championship paved the way for her to play in the Kolkata League
considered one of the toughest in the Country where she was top scorer for two years. She became an
automatic choice for inclusion in the Senior Indian team and became first woman footballer from
Orissa to represent India in the 11 th Asian Football Championship at China P.R. during Dec-1997.
As a mercurial striker she possessed all the finer skills of Football - flawless dribbling, deceptive body
swerve, accurate passes, lethal shots on either foot, uncanny sense of positioning over and above
exemplary discipline which makes her a true leader who leads by example. Sradhanjali was elevated
to the position of Vice Captain of Indian team in 2003 during the 14th Asian Women Football
Championship at Bangkok, Thailand. Within two years, she reached the pinnacle of glory when she
was made the CAPTAIN of Indian team for the 15th AFC Championship at Hannoi, Vietnam in June2005. The coronation of Queen of Football brought unprecedented joy to the sports loving people of
Orissa but Sradhanjali unmoved by fame and unfazed by the glare and adulation of media and fans
continues to remain simple and modest, the true hallmark of greatness.
On this day of March, 2006, Government of Orissa confers the Biju Patnaik Sports Award Sports
Person of the Year on Miss Sradhanjali Samantaray which carries a Cash Award of Rs.1.00 lakh, a
Scroll, a Statuette and Blazer with Tie in the name of Legendary Sportsman and Builder of Modern
Late Biju Patnaik.
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Name
:
Sradhanjali Samantaray
Father s Name
:
Sri Netrananda Samantaray
Date of Birth
:
7th May,1978
Present Address
:
Plot No-N /4/190, IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar
Occupation
:
Employed with NALCO Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar,
SMT. MINATI MOHAPATRA
Minati Mohapatra, now working in Senior Management Cadre in Rourkela Steel Plant has had the rare
distinction of becoming the first woman from Orissa to win the Arjun Award in 1980, the most prestigious
award of the Country for excellence in sports. As an young 15 yrs. old during early 70 s Minati had
exhibited her precocious talent in Athletics and Cycling, a relatively lesser known sports discipline at
that point of time. After attaining reasonable success in Athletics at the University and State Level,
she shifted her focus to cycling. The loss of Athletics was a gain to cycling. Her winning a medal in
cycling in 1970 National Games marked the beginning of an illustrious career, which culminated in
1980 when she won the Country s highest sports award. In the intervening years showing great
determination, grit and courage, Minati Mohapatra reigned the National Cycling scene as the undisputed
National champion from 1972 to 1979. Her irresistible desire to excel and indomitable spirit helped her
to win 4 Gold Medals in Track events and 1 Gold in 17.5 kms. Road Race in Indo-Sri Lanka Cycling
Meet at Colombo in 1979 that earned for her the sobriquet Flying Queen . After retiring from active
competitive Cycling smt. Mohapatra has devoted her time and experience for promotion of cycling in
the State and her expertise has been availed by National Federation from time to time. She was
confered with "Biju Patnaik Award" for life time achievement in promotion of Sports & Games.
Name
:
Smt. Minati Mohapatra
Father s Name
:
Sri Jagannath Mohapatra
Present Address
:
Qr. No -A/ 45, Sector-6, Rourkela
Permanent Address
:
Vill/PO -Charishri, Puri Sadar, Dist- Puri
Present Occupation
:
Employed with R.S.P. in Sr. Management Cadre
Special Course for Officiating
:
Diploma Commissaire National De L UCI
Other Awards won
:
1975 - Mohan Kumar Mangalam Award - RSP
1980 - Arjun Award - Government of India
1981 - Kharabela Award - SCS Club, Cuttack
1991 - Prajatantra Award - P.P.S
SRI ARUN KUMAR DAS
Sri Arun Kumar Das S/o-Late Ghanshyam Das presently working as a Senior Coach in Athletics in the
Department of Sports & Youth Services has a distinguished career in Coaching having trained large
numbers of athletes of National and International repute. Sri Das became a Coach not by accident but
by choice as he himself was an outstanding athlete and wanted to pursue a career that he loved
dearly. A teetotaler by habit and devoutly religious Sri Das was more of a pragmatist than a theorist
and possessed an uncanny sense of institution which helped him to spot the latent talent of an athlete
very early and then nurture him/her to become champion athletes. In a coaching career spanning
three decades, Sri Das has had the rare distinction of producing quite a few international athletes like
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Olympian Anuradha Biswal- National record holder, Susama Behera in Javelin, Long distance runner
Anil Ku. Minz, ace Sprinter Farooq Alli, and Quarter Miler Baiju Marandi who have been trained by him
in Sports Hostel and Centre of Excellence. During various coaching assignments, Sri Das has coached
Asian Games silver medallist Pranati Mishra, National Gold medallist High Jumper Usha Mishra (Now
Lesslie), SAF Game Gold Medalist Siba Singh, International Long Jumper Hemanta Patel and many
more. In addition to this, scores of National medallists have been trained under his wing at different
point of time; the latest being Buddhu Ramsingh, the National Gold Medalist in Long Jump and Tripple
Jump in sub-Jr. age group. Sri Das is often described as a Coach with mid as touch , as he produces
prospective medallist with religious regularity and that certainly bears testimony to his hard work and
commitment to the profession for which he has been rightly rewarded with the State s highest Award
"Biju Patnaik Outstanding Coach Award."
MISS PRAVATI BEHERA
D/o - Bijay Behera, Vill - Patalipanka, Mahakalpara, Dist - Kendrapara
Pravati Behera, a nineteen year old girl from Kendrapara District has shown exemplary courage and
valour by saving the lives of ten young boys from the clutch of sure death when the boat carrying the
boys to a friendly Cricket match got unsteady and started sinking in the river. Already a proud recipient
of ORISSA BRAVERY AWARD and Godfrey Phillips Gold Award, Miss Behera s nomination for Biju
Patnaik Bravery Award -2005 was an unanimous choice as the most deserving candidate. Her act of
bravery in rescuing 10 drowning boys from the river Mahanadi has been extensively covered both in
print and electronic media in Orissa where she has been described as the epitome of guts, grit and
determination , the rare traits which transform the ordinary to extraordinary.
The State Government in the Department of Sports & Youth Services and State Youth Welfare Board
bestows the highest Bravery Award of the State in the name of Legendary Statesman Late Biju
Patnaik on Miss Pravati Behera for her great act of courage which carries a cash award of Rs.10,000/-,
a Silver Medal and a Scroll.
MISS DEBASHREE PATNAIK
D/o- Ullash Chandra Patnaik , D-4/45, Mayapuri Appartment, 280-Nageswar Tangi, Vivekananda
Marg, Bhubaneswar- 751002
Debashree Patnaik hailing from a western Orissa cultural family has proved her mettle at a very
tender age in the performing art of Odissi Dance. Carefully nurtured at Guru Gangadhar Pradhan s
Orissa Dance Academy under the able tutelage and discerning guidance of Guru Yudhistir Nayak,
Debashree matured into a skillful performer. With an excellent academic career having Graduated
with 1st Class (Hons.) in Physics from 0.U.A.T, Debashree s penchant for perfection, discipline and
hardwork coupled with her family support and guidance finally brought-out a promising dancer in her.
Besides, being a talented dancer she has also exhibited her histrionics by way of featuring in many
Door Darshan Serials and Documentary Films. Numerous awards and citations have come to her in
appreciation of her dance recitals at important venues. Some of the Debashree s noteworthy
performances are mentioned below
The National Literal & Cultural Festival-1999, Bangalore. The National Choreography Festival-2000,
Delhi. The National Youth Festival-2005, Hyderabad The Jayadev Festival- 2005, Delhi
The 44th Kal Ke Kalakar Sammelan -2005, Mumbai The Konark Dance & Music Festival- 2004,
Konark The Puri Beach Festival -2002, Puri
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HIGHLIGHTS OF
DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
During the tenure of present Government i.e. (from April 2000 to September, 2005) additional Irrigation
potential of 202393 hectares have been created through Major, Medium, Minor and Lift Irrigation
Sectors and 13038 nos. of Pani Panchayats have been formed with an ayacut of 10.31 lakh hectares
out of which 11197 nos. of Pani Panchayats with an ayacut of 7.68 lakh hectares have been handed
over.
Pani Panchayat
The farmers were involved in the State for operation and maintenance of Irrigation system below
territory level during 1996 forming associations termed as, Water Users Association (WUA) funded
by World Bank. The WUAs run successfully upto the year 2000 and they were registered under the
Societies Registration Act, 1860. Taking into account a scheme on WUAs christened as Pani
Panchayat was evolved on 26.09.2000. There after the Orissa Pani Panchayat Act, 2002 was enacted
and published in the Orissa Gazette on 08.07.2002 which came into force in the State with effect from
15.11.2002. In order to implement the above Act in the State, the Orissa Pani Panchayat Rules, 2003
was framed which was published in the Orissa Gazette and came into force in the State with effect
from 23.04.2003. So far 13397 Pani Panchayats have been formed covering an area of 10.40 lakh
hectares till 15.01.2006. Out of them 11,583 Pani Panchayats have taken over operation and
maintenance of Canal System for an area of 7.81 lakh hectare. However 3884 Pani Panchayat area
have been delineated with ayacut of 10.47 lakh hectares under the provisions of Orissa Panipanchayat
Act and Rules. Steps have been taken to conduct Election of Farmers, Organisation with effect from
January to February, 2006.
HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Self-employment through Kiosk Scheme has been launched in all the 103 Urban Local Bodies of the
State for self-employment of educated urban youth. Candidates having minimum matriculation
qualification are eligible under the programme. State Government will provide required land to U.L.Bs
free of cost for construction of Kiosks up to 200 Sq.feet at the rate of Rs.50,000/- per unit. The cost
of the Kiosk will be borne by the beneficiary either on outright basis or in installment basis as fixed by
the U.L.Bs preference will be given to Urban poor S.C/S.T disabled and women for the allotment of
Kiosks.
The Kiosks so allotted to the beneficiaries will be utilized for shopping units as essential requirement
like selling of both goods and services. Kiosks will also be allotted for selling of goods produced by
the Self Help Groups.
Candidates are requested to contact concerned Chief Executive (Municipal Commissioner/Executive
Officer) of the U.L.Bs or District Employment Officer for the purpose.
COMMERCE & TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
1.
Computerisation of Transport Administration is in progress. The computerisation work of S.T.A,
some R.T.A. Offices and check-gates have been completed. Besides, this Department have
installed a system for issue of P.V.C driving licenses in R.T.O Office, Bhubaneswar through a
pilot project in collaboration with N.I.C.
2.
A new train namely Orissa Sampark-Kranti Express has been introduced between Bhubaneswar
and New Delhi bi-weekly with effect from 13.03.2005.
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3.
Government of Orissa have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Rail Vikas
Nigam Ltd. on 24.05.2005 for construction of Haridaspur-Paradeep new broad gauge Rail Link.
4.
On 03.07.2005 a new D.M.U Passenger Train has been introduced from Berhampur to CuttackJajpur-Keonjhar Road.
5.
Puri-Nizamuddin Kalinga Utkal Express Train has been extended to Haridwar with effect from
09.07.2005.
6.
Frequency of Puri - Tirupati Express has been increased from once a week to five days a week
with effect from 01.07.2005.
7.
East Coast Railway have introduced a passenger Train from Cuttack to Paradeep with effect
from 15.11.2005.
8.
In the interest of the public, the Government of Orissa has entered into reciprocal transport
agreement with the Government of Chhatisgarh in C & T (Transport) Department Notification
No.11480-T dt. 23.07.2005.
9.
O.S.R.T.C., Bhubaneswar has introduced new bus services from Berhampur-Nowarangpur via
Palasa and Paralakhemundi, Rourkela-Bhuinpur, Cuttack-Jamunakote and Bolangir-Sunabeda
Via Phulbani.
10. 16th Road Safety Week was observed in the State from 3rd-9th January, 2005 to create awareness
among the general public on Road Safety Measures.
PUBLIC GRIEVANCE & PENSION ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Government has been making efforts to provide a responsive and people-oriented administration and
has made arrangements to hear and dispose of public grievances and pension cases expeditiously.
During the year as many as 9589 grievance petitions received from President s Secretariat/ Prime
Minister s Office and other sources have been processed and sent to appropriate authorities for
redressal. Chief Minister s Grievence Cell has been activated. Besides 26338 persons have been
benefited by 21 number of Jana Sampark Sibirs organized in different districts during the year. A
total of 546 pension grievances have been processed. During the year one Pension Adalat (118th) has
been conducted in which 288 cases have been disposed of. The institution of Lokpal has been created
in the State to look into the cases of corruption and impropriety by Ministers and high officials of the
State Government. Altogether 400 cases have been disposed by Lokpal, Orissa by December 2005.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT
LAND PASS BOOK
Government have decided to issue Land Pass Book to each land holding family in the State with
effect from 26th January, 2006 with a nominal fee of Rs.20/- with full exemption on BPL families. This
Pass Book will also serve the purpose of Certificate in respect of Caste, Income, Legal Heir, residence
and identity etc. The application forms are available free of cost.
BASUNDHARA SCHEME
For the sake of better land management Government have distributed land to 14,588 homesteadless
families in the State under "Basundhara" Scheme during the current year by end of October, 2006 out
of which 7827 families belong to Scheduled Tribes and 3234 families to Scheduled Castes. The
scheme aims at providing land to the 2,49,334 such families within three years i.e. 2005-06 to 200708.
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E. GOVERNANCE
Out of 171 Tehsils in the State, 157 Tehsils have, in the meanwhile, been fully computerised. People
are enjoying the benefit of getting computerised patta, different certificates and certified copies of
land records easily within short period. This scheme is fully financed by Government of India.
DISTRIBUTION OF WASTELAND
With a view to improving the economy of the weaker sections of the society and to boost agriculture
production, Government land up to one standard acre is being allotted free of salami to landless
persons since 1974-75.
During the year 2004-05 Government land to the extent of Ac. 5033.261 has been distributed among
6,075 landless families. Out of this, land to the extent of Ac.814.451 has been given to 1053 S.C., Ac.
2702.894 to 2954 ST and Ac. 1515.916 to 2068 other category landless families.
Since 1974-75 till the end of March, 2005, 7,26,629.11 acres of Government wasteland has been
distributed among 4,67,724 landless families which include 1,73,338.707 acres to 1,01,769 SC,
3,79,255.009 acres to 2,26,494 ST and 1,74,035.394 acres to 1,39,461 other category landless families.
During the year 2005-06 up to the end of October, 2005 Govenment land to the extent of Ac.1553.086
has been distributed among 1592 landless families. Out of this land to the extent of Ac.774.767 has
been distributed among 1592 landless families. Out of this land to the extent of Ac 774.767 has been
given to 700 ST, Ac.244.764 to 246 SC and Ac.533.555 to 646 other category landless families.
SPORTS & YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1. Talent Scouting
Talent scouting is made every year for admission of Sports students in 14 nos. Sports Hostels with
sanction strength of 620 and 3 nos of centres of excellence with sanction strength of 55 students run
by this Department. During 2005-06 total 177 nos. Sports talents have been identified for admission in
the Sports Hostels & Centres of Excellence.
2. Performance of Hostel inmates during 2005-06
Sl.
No.
Name of the event
Tournament
Period
Achievement
1.
All India Kalinga Cup Tournament
21.08.05 to
31.08.05
Runners Cup
2.
National Neheru Hockey Tournament
20.10.05 to
30.10.05
Champian
(Jr. Girls)
3.
National Neheru Hockey Tournament
05.11.05 to
15.11.05
Champion
(sub-Jr.Boys)
3. Organisation of Tournament
Sl.
No.
Name of the event
Tournament
Place
Event
Period
1
All India Kalinga Cup
Cuttack &
Sambalpur
August, 2005
2.
17th sr.Inter Zonal Athletic
Champianship
Kalinga Stadium
Bhubaneswar
17.10.05 to
19.10.05
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3.
All India Railway Athletic
Meet
Kalinga Stadium
Bhubaneswar
23.10.05 to
25.10.05
4.
State Level Women
Sports Festival
Dhenkanal
01.10.05 to
03.10.05
5.
State Level Rural
Sports Competition
Sambalpur
04.11.05 to
06.11.05
6.
Mahanadi River Rafting
Expedition
4.
Sports Persons in National/International arena
i.
Five Women Football Students (under 17 yrs.) of Sports Hostel, Bhubaneswar included in
National Team for participation in Asian Football Championship held at Basan (South Korea)
from 16th to 27th April, 2005.
ii)
Two women Football Players- Miss Sradhanjali Samantray & Miss Pinki Bompal Magar
represented Indian Women Football Team (Sr.) for asian Championship, 2005, Miss sradhanjali
Samantray has been selected as Captain of Indian Team.
iii)
Miss Jhililata Sena, first Oriya girl represented Senior National Vollyball Team in the Senior
Asian Championship held at China from 01.09.05 to 08.09.05.
iv)
Miss Pravasini Dwivedy of Orissa won Gold Medal in Asian Rowing Championship at hyderabad
from 19th to 23rd October, 2005.
24.08.05 to
03.09.05
5. Other activities
i)
A Non-residential Summer Coaching Camp covering 30 districts were organise during May,
2005 to create awareness among the Boys & Girls for Sports & games with involvment of
1146 beneficiaries.
ii)
A new web-site of the Directorate of sports & Youth Services has been launched in Aug.05
through which relevant information about Sports Schemes & Programmes can be available.
iii)
A quarterly News letter is being published by the Department of Sports & Youth Services
since July 2005 which contains the important activities of the Department
iv)
During the year 2005-06 245 nos. of Sports persons will be fellicitated in a colourful function.
v)
The State Youth Festival will be organised at Sundergarh from 23.12.05 to 25.12.05
6. Stipend for Sports Hostel Students
With a view to provide nutrient balanced diets to the inmates of Sports hostels Government have
decided to raise the stipend from Rs.1200/- to Rs.2250/- per inmate per month with effect from
01.01.2006. Similarly Government have decided to introduce toiletery allowances @Rs.100/- per month
per girl inmate of sports Hostel with effect from 01.01.2006. resolution to those effects has been
issued.
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7. Sports Infrastructure
(i) Swimming pool in Kalinga Stadium & Relaying of astro-turf hockey surface at Sports Hostel,
Panposh have been taken up by Sports & Y.S. Departments Completion of those two project works
is expected soon.
(ii) Rs.3.00 crores have been given as additional allocation for development of Sports Infrastructure
in the State. Construction works of District Sports Complexes at Puri, Sundargarh, Koraput & Kalahandi
are in progress with exclusive State funding
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The significant strides in the field of Information Technology are : Major IT Companies such as TCS
and WIPRO have signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government for setting up of
software Development and business process outsourcing (BPO) Centres in Infocity, Bhubaneswar.
These centres will directly employ 2,000 Software Professionals from the state in the first phase
besides creating substantial employment indirectly. Special efforts have been made to create human
resources in the State to top emerging opportunities in the BPO Industry.
An MoU has been signed with Microsoft Corporation (I) Pvt. Ltd. for Development of Bhasa (in Oriya
language) under UNICODE system. Unicode compliant support for Oriya language is available for
MS-Windows Vista, the beta version.
This Department had taken the project during the year 2003 for providing computer and necessary
peripherals to the 425 schools under School & Mass Education and SC & ST Development Department.
Rs.1290.00 lakhs has been alloted out of which Rs.1128.40 lakhs has been spent. under 11th Finance
Commission grant, Teachers Training Programme has also been completed through OCAC. The 8th
National e-Governance Conference had been organised successfully from February 3-5, 2005 in
collaboration with Government of India in Bhubaneswar. This conference would give further fill-up to
e-Governance initiatives in the State. In this regard, the State Government have already teamed up
with National Institute of Smart Government, Hyderabad to prepare a roadmap for e-Governance in
Orissa. to facilitate IT usage in Oriya, Orissa Computer Application Centre has taken up special
programmes with IT majors like Microsoft etc. necessary action has been initiated by OCAC to
complete the special summery revision of electoral Roll 2006 appointed as state Level Agency (SLA)
for Home election Department.
A scheme is being executed by OPEPA to ensure the children up to 14 years will get school education.
A data base is being developed through ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition) technology for all the
children, which will help in getting information on school, child, segment, villages, education etc.
Rs.10.00 lakhs has been sanctioned to develop a Web based pay Roll system (Betan Software) for
Panchayati Raj department. Software development has been completed by Orissa Computer Application
Centre and installed in the server at NIC. Training to this staff of DRDA/Block is going on in phased
manner major software and hardware projects have been taken up through Orissa Computer Application
centre in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, bhubaneswar Development Authority. Major software
Development on project monitoring Property Tax and Office Automation after development of hardware
infrastructure has been taken up in the corporate office of Bhubaneswar municipal Corporation. A
Training Programme has been started through OCAC of district level officers and staff of Directorate
of economics & Statistics of Planning & Coordination Department at 10 different locations of the
state. 383 officers of the department will be trained in Computer application. The programme has
been designed under the guidance of DFID, the consultant to P & C Department and will be completed
by 15th February 2006.
The Department through OCAC has also started imparting training to employees of Orissa Secretariat
in Office Automation Tools using Windows and MS-Office. The programme is being conducted in the
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IT Centre of IT Department at Orissa secretariat, 415 officers and staff have been trained so far. The
target is to train 3000 employees in the different grades per year.
In the year 2003-04 Government of Orissa has launched the Self employment Scheme-Information
Kiosk with an objective to create Self Employment opportunities for unemployed youth of the State.
The scheme will continue till 2006-07. The individual beneficiary are being provided subsidy upto
Rs.25,000/-.
Action has been taken to obtain best prices for Computer Hardware from major OEMS like IBM, HP
wipro and HCL to provide computers at most competitive prices with value added services and
maintenance from OEMS for Government of Orissa.
Necessary steps have been taken in obtaining information from various Heads of Departments by
providing LAN connectivity from Secretariat to Heads of Department situated in Bhubaneswar and
Cuttack. The Secretariat LAN is currently existing in Secretariat Building, Rajiv Bhawan, Directorate
Building and office of the CEO.
This Department is extremely appreciative of the initiative undertaken by Department of IT, Ministry
of Information and Communication Technology, Government of India to assist the Government of
Orissa in setting up Orissa State Wide Area Network (OSWAN) for a period of 5 years. This project
highlights broad design of OSWAN at State Headquarters, District Offices, Sub-divisions, Tahasil
Offices and Block offices across the State in bringing various Departments and e-Governance
applications to use the communication infrasture through internal communication to benefit the citizens
and administration.
DEPARTMENT OF TEXTILES & HANDLOOM
(i) Textile & Handloom Sector:
Nearly 2.00 crores of Handloorn fabrics by the Primary Co-operative
Societies and Apex Societies marketed through Direct Marketing in Exhibition at the National, State
and District levels in course of the last one year .
Implementation of Pilot Project under Orissa Fund for development initiatives assisted by World Bank
and State to commence in 8 districts with effect from April, 2006. Nearly 5.00 crores of assistance will
be available for building sustainable livelihood of weavers and sericulture farmers in course of coming
year under this Project.
Government of India, Ministry of Commerce has sanctioned a 3-year 10.00 crore Project under Marketing
Access Initiative Scheme which will strengthen the Handloom and Handicraft Sectors in the State.
The State has participated and visited for the first time in International Marketing Events like Gift FairMumbai, IFTEX-Delhi and Heimtextile -Frankfurt.
Government of India has sanctioned Orissa two Directly Assisted Clusters under the Ministry of
Textiles Integrated Cluster Development Programme at Sonepur and Bargarh. The Bargarh Project
will be implemented by the Orissa State Handloom Weavers, Co-operative Society Ltd. (Boyanika).
Steps have been taken to initiate Diagnostic Study Report preparation in 10 Clusters of weavers in the
State for funding under Special SGSY Programme funded by Ministry of Rural Development.
Efforts are on to restructure the most important Handloom Organizations - Orissa State Handloom
Weavers Co-operative Society Ltd. (Boyanika) and Sambalpuri Bastralaya, the largest Primary Cooperative Society in Orissa trough Government of India assistance under Deen Dayal Hathkargha
Protasahan Yojana (DDHPY). Restructuring of the two Societies will have immense impact on the
livelihood of weavers in the State.
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(ii) Sericulture Sector:
Status of State TDCC has been granted to Orissa Cooperative Tassar & Silk Federation(Serifed) by
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
Orissa Cooperative Tassar & Silk Federation (Serifed), Apex marketing body of Sericulture products,
which had gone sick, has been made financially viable.
The Cooperative Sericulture marketing network, primary cooperatives have been strengthened.
Modal Tassar Ecorace Conservation Project ( MECP) in Similipal Biosphere of Mayurbhanj District
has been successfully implemented.
During the Xth Plan, Sericulture Sector has given employment of around 18000 families with additional
annual income of Rs.9,000/- per family from these activities. This includes 10,000 S.C. & S. T farmers
in Tassar, Eri and Mulberry cultivation. An additional 830 hectares of Arjun and Asan plantation has
been raised.
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES
Government through it s Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR-2001) is committed to create an Industryenabling and investor-friendly climate in the State with a view to accelerating industrial development,
employment opportunities and economic growth.
Keeping the above objectives in view, Government have introduced a single window clearance
mechanism by enacting Orissa Industries (Facilitation) Act, 2004 ensuring clearance of investment
proposals in a time bound manner and rationalization of inspections. The mechanism has already
been operationsalised at the state level.
2. Development of Large Scale Industries
(i)
Orissa has emerged as a favourite destination for the national as well as trans-national investors,
particularly in the mineral sector. Since 2003-04, 46 numbers of companies have already signed
MoUs, out of which 43 are in the Steel sector with a total capacity of 58.14 MTPA and investment of
Rs.137156.86 crores and two companies are in the Aluminum sector with an investment of more than
Rs.25000 crores. Indian Oil Corporation is also setting up Refinery and Petrochemical complex of 12
MTPA capacity at Paradeep with an investment of about Rs.25000 crores.
(ii)
Out of the 43 steel companies who have signed MoU, 14 companies with an investment of
about Rs.10750 crores have already commenced partial commercial production by December, 2005.
These companies have created direct employment companies have created direct employment
opportunities for about 10000 persons. The construction work of another 22 companies is going on as
per the programme and they are likely to commence commercial production during 2006. Collectors
have been instructed to monitor the employment position in the Industries that have signed MoU with
Government. Government are committed to improve the skill level of existing manpower through skill
development training in collaboration with existing industries in the State in order to ensure assured
supply of qualified and competent personnel required by the industries.
3. Ancillary and Downstream Industries
Acknowledging the relevance of ancillary and downstream industries as the key to Orissa s employment
need and economic growth, Government is committed to promote the ancillary and downstream
industries in the State particularly to the Steel, aluminium and Refinery projects.
4. Skill development and technical education
Skill development is the key to employment generation. Improvement of quality of technical education
is a critical element in Government s strategy. BPUT have signed a MoU with IIT, Khargpur to obtain
assistance for facility development and strengthening post-graduate and research programmes in
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various Enginnering and allied disciplines. Government have also started non-formal skill development
training apart from technical education and craftsman training being conducted by different institutions.
Training courses for about 4000 persons have already started. This programmes will be expanded in
subsequent years particularly for school developments to enhance their employability
5. Infrastructure development
In order to support the massive investments it is necessary to improve infrastructure facilities. In
order to expedite infrastructure development a policy is being formulated by Government of Orissa to
attract private sector investment. Government of India are also being requested to support infrastructure
development to support proposed investments to Orissa. For development of infrastructure, for
development of IT sector, Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) at Bhubaneswar has been set up
and this attracted major investment in IT from reputed companies like TCS, WIPRO and Infosys etc.
Another project for creating quality IT infrastructure with investment from private sector is being
worked out by Government.
6. Development of Small & Medium Scale Industries
Considering the importance of Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) for the industrial development and
employment generation and economic growth of the State, priority attention is being given to revival
and promotion of SSI and Medium Scale Industries in the State. Eligible SSI units are given incentives
like interest subsidy, reimbursement of sales Tax and capital investment subsidy to improve the
competitiveness of SSIs promoted under employment package. Government have also decided for
One Time Settlement scheme for SSI units for Government dues like E.D. loan, S.T loan and Soft
loan. 2255 small industries have been set up in the State in the SSI sector during 2005-06 with an
investment of Rs.123.23 crores providing employment to approximately 10308 persons. Provisional
and permanent registrations have been granted by DICs in respect of 7,325 and 1,516 units respectively.
Cluster approach has been adopted for development and marketing linkage with the assistance of
UNIDO.
7. Handicrafts & Cottage Industries (H&CI)
Handicrafts & Cottage Industries has been declared as a priority sector for development of handicraft
in the State. Government have set up State Institute for Development of Arts and Crafts for superior
design, product development and training. The strategy of cluster development has been adopted for
developing different handicraft clusters. Linkages with existing schemes like PMRY, REGP are being
established to promote entrepreneurs in Handicraft sector with linkage with artisans. Handicraft
Corporation is being revitalized and its New Delhi Branch has been revamped to provide an efficient
platform for both marketing and export.
8. Development of Khadi & Village Industries
Considering the huge employment potential in the rural sector of the State, emphasis is being laid on
development of Khadi and village Industries. During 2004-05 under REGP against the annual target of
291 units, 475 units have been set up generating employment opportunities for 4810 persons against
target of 5820.
Handicraft
1333 artisan units set-up through margin money assistance and bank loan (2004-05 & 2005-06 under
ACA / RLTAP).
Development of 33 handicraft clusters in different districts involving 3425 artisans in 226 SHGs (1620
women).
The need based interventions provided in clusters include social mobilization, skill up-gradation, supply
of improved tools & machineries, margin money and bank loan.
Design development training in different crafts to 840 artisans to produce market oriented products
and feedback given on test marketing.
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Marketing assistance to more than 1000 artisans for sale of their products through exhibitions both
inside and outside the state.
Exposure to 95 artisans in different established handicraft centers in the country including NID
(Ahmedabad), Bankura (West Bengal), Kandagaon (Chhatisgarh) etc.
Marketing augmentation through renovation of Utkalika s sale centre at New-Delhi and steps to set-up
Urban Haat at Puri and Konarka .
Participation of 15 handicraft entrepreneurs in gift fair, New-Delhi to enhance handicraft export from
the state and provide training on packaging to 40 entrepreneurs through IIP, Kolkatta.
Institutional training in different crafts to 700 persons and introduction of improved ITI level handicraft
training for 80 persons in 8 different crafts at handicraft Complex, Bhubaneswar.
Setting-up of Computer Aided Design centre for training in handicraft designs.
THE HOME DEPARTMENT
Law & Order and Police Administration :
The Law and order situation of the State during the period 2005-06 was by and large peaceful except
the isolated and unfortunate incident in Kalinga Nagar, which had occurred on 2.1.2006. The Kalinga
Nagar issue has engaged the attention of the State Government and normalcy is returning to the area.
Revealing the spirit of impartial administration, the judicial probe has been ordered by a sitting Judge
of Orissa High Court.
Even as the leaders of different parties, youth organisations, students, organisations, labour Unions,
etc. have resorted to agitational approach by staging Dharana , Railroko , Road blockade etc., due
to timely action by the Police, no untoward incident has been reported. Communal harmony prevailed
during the period. Traditional festivals were also observed with gaity. However, the left wing extremism
in parts of Southern, Western and Northern Orissa continued to be a matter of concern. All the
possible steps have been taken to combat extremism. There has been a marked decline in the
reported murder and dowry related cases.
2. Modernisation of Police Force
The Orissa Police is modernising fast with the construction of large
number of residential and non-residential buildings and acquisition of modern equipments. An allocation
of Rupees 235.62 crores during the period 2000-2005 has been spent. The State Forensic Science
Laboratories are also being equipped with the modern and latest equipments. During the year 2005,
the buildings for 9 Out Posts, 9 Police Stations, 4 State Police Academy Offices, 2 Reserve Offices,
Special Intelligence Wing, (First Floor & Second Floor), 1 Traffic Tower, 2 S.F.S.L. and Canine
Breeding Center and of 286 residential quarters have been constructed.
3. Judicial Administration
Keeping in view the objective of better dispensation of Justice, the State Government, during the year
2005, have constructed 17 Fast Track Court buildings. The Government is, thus, committed to make
justice accessible to grass- root level.
4. Orissa Fire Service Organisation :
Orissa Fire Service is a public utility service and rendering valuable services by protecting the lives
and properties of public from fire hazards as well as natural calamities. Thousands of lives and
properties worth in crores have been protected by the timely service ensured by Fire Service
Organisation. Besides, the Fire Service personnel have performed fire protection duties during the
visit of VVIPs and VIPs, Law and order situation and in various fairs and festivals during the year,
2005. During this year, the 14 Fire Station buildings and the 11 residential quarters for Fire Service
personnel have been constructed.
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5. Prison Modernisation and Reforms :
Government of Orissa have made conspicuous progress in modernisation of Prisons. Construction of
new sub-Jails at Laxmipur, Kantabanjhi, M.V.- 79, Madanpur- Rampur and Kasipur have been taken
up in the year 2005-06. The 28 residential quarters and 70 septic latrines have been constructed,
seven deep tube wells have been sunk and corresponding water tanks have also been constructed.
Funds has been provided for construction of seven 100 capacity additional wards, two 60 capacity
additional wards and two 40 capacity additional wards in the existing 11 Jails of the State. For extending
better health care to Jail inmates, the DAN T .B., AIDS and Leprosy programmes have been taken up.
To educate the illiterate prisoners, the education campaigns has been launched. The teaching of
Yoga, religious discourses, spiritual and moral discourses have been regularly organised in the prisons.
6. Welfare and Re-settlement of Ex-Servicemen :
The Rajya Sainik Board, Orissa has been established to promote welfare and resettlement of exservicemen, war widows, disabled ex-servicemen and families of deceased personnel belonging to
the State. Six Zilla Sainik Boards at Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Balasore, Berhampur, Sambalpur and
Kalahandi are functioning under Rajya Sainik Board. Processing Second World War Veteran Pension
issuing Ex-servicemen Identity Card rendering employment assistance Ex-servicemen / War Widows
/ Disabled Ex-servicemen and to the members of the families of deceased Defence Service personnel
are some of the functions of Rajya Sainik Board and zilla Sainik Boards. During the year 2005,
pension has been processed for 121 Defence personnel @ Rs.500/- per month. Identity cards were
issued to 954 Ex-servicemen. In 13 cases, employment assistance was provided to Ex-servicemen
and members of the families of deceased Defence service personnel.
WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Women & Child Development provide the much needed focus to programmes
aimed at a holistic development of women and children in the state and to implement different social
welfare schemes meant for persons with disability and the old, infirm and indigent persons.
Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) scheme has been universalised by way of coverage of
all the 314 blocks of the state apart from 12 urban projects in different urban areas through 34,201
Anganwadi centres. Recently GOI have sanctioned 3279 additional AWCs to the State. The service
provided under ICDS through the SWC network through out the State are (i) Supplementary Nutrition
(ii) immunization (iii) Health Check-up (iv) Referral Services (v) Nutrition & Health Education and
(vi) Pre-School Education. Other important supportive services such as safe drinking water,
environmental sanitation, women's development and education programmes are also covered the
scheme.
Supplementary Nutrition is provided to needy children and to expectant / nursing mothers from low
income families for a period of 300 days a year. This programme is being carried on in 34201 functioning
AWCs covering 3086155 beneficiaries.
All women in the age group of 15-45 years are covered under Nutrition & Health Education Component.
During the year 2005-06 (up to December 2005) an average number of 6,17,168 women per month
have been covered under N.H. Ed. component.
During the year 2005-06 (up to Dec. 2005) 6,95,514 pregnant women have been covered under T.T.
immunization. Similarly during the said period 6,54,213 children have been immunized against DTP;
1,01,488 against DT; 6.48,942 against Polio; 6,91,004 against BCG and 6,21,978 against measles.
Kishori Shakti Yojana aims at improving the nutritional and health status of adolescent girls and
promoting among them awareness about health, hygiene, nutrition and family life. All the 314 Blocks
in the 12 urban local bodies have been covered during the current year under the scheme Kishori
Shakti Yojana. A house-to-house survey was conducted in 112 ICDS projects under the selected
Blocks and 5,23,853 adolescent girls were identified. Under World Bank assisted ICDS project Ph-III
this programme is going to be extended to remaining 214 ICDS projects to provide 13,88,674 adolescent
girls.
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157 blocks out of 314 blocks in the state were covered under the 'Cooked Meal System' while remaining
157 blocks were covered under the dry ration system under Mid-Day Meal Programme. The Emergency
Feeding Programme is being implemented in all the 8 KBK districts under Revised Long Term Action
Plan and the coverage stands at 2,00,000.
The Pilot Project National Nutrition Mission (NNM) has been launched in the district of Koraput &
kalahandi of the State by providing 6kg of rice free of cost to the adlescent girls whose body weight in
less than 35 kg and to the pregnant and lactating mothers whose body weight is less than 40 kg.
Under National Family Benefit scheme (NFBS), financial assistance is provided to a BPL family on
the dealth of primary breadwinner in the age group of 18-64 years. A one-time lumpsum family benefit
of Rs.10,000/- is being provided to the eligible house holds in such an event. Since the inceppion of
the scheme, 95,030 beneficiaries have been assisted under the scheme including 3472 beneficiaries
during 2005-06 incurring an expenditure of Rs.344.69 lakhs.
Under the balika Samridhi Yojana 44,035 girl children have been benefited incurring a total expenditure
of Rs.2,20 crores during 2005-06.
Mission Shakti aimed at promotion of Women's Self-Help groups. During 2005-06 up to Dec., 2005.
23,342 number of WSHGs have been formed and 50,930 number of WSHGs have been formed and
50,930 number have been credit linked. This brings cumulative achievement under Mission Shakti to
formation of 1,78,754 SHGs. with 22,69,801 members having a saving of Rs.151.49 crores
"Swayam siddha" is a centrally supported scheme for women's empowerment by awareness generation
and capacity building through a sustained process of mobilization and convergence of all the on-going
sectoral programmes around self-reliant WSHGs. The term of the scheme has been extended to
31.3.2007. Total fund sanctioned by GOI is Rs.3.83 crore for the schemes. The programme cross 36.
Mahila Vikas Nigam is functioning as the state channelising Agency for loans provided to persons
with disabilities under the loan assistance scheme of the National Handicapped Finance & Development
Corporation. It is also the Nodal Agency for implementation of all schemes for economic emplowerment
of women including 'Mission Shakti" and Swayam Siddha.
State Commission for women received a total number of 2853 complaints out of which 1673 cases
have been disposed off during 2005-06.
According to the census 2001, there are 10.21 lakh disabled population in Orissa out of them 5.14
lakh are disabled in seeing, 0.69 lakh in speech, 0.84 lakh in hearing, 2.81 lakh in movement and 1.64
lakh mental. Many welfare programmes such as Orissa Disability Pension scheme, special schools
for children with disability, Training & Rehabilitation, supply of special Aids & Appliances, scholarship
to students, training centres for teachers, care and protection of children suffering from cerebral palsy
/ spasticism / multiple disabilities, Rehabilitation of cured leprosy patients, printing of Braille Books
etc. are being implemented by the development.
EMPLOYMENT MISSION
The State Government have accorded very high priority on generation of Self Employment through
Self Employment Programmes being implemented by various Departments of Government. The target
for 2005-06 is to generate self employment opportunities (including associated wage employment) for
3.81 lakh persons. The achievement under various Self Employment Programmes made so far during
the current year is 1.06 lakh (up to October, 2005). Various self employment training programmes are
being taken up for up gradation of skill of unemployed youth. During 2005-06, 5000 unemployed
persons will be imparted self employment training in various trades in informal sector.
State Employment Policy, 2005 has been formulated under which appropriate sectoral strategies
have been spelt out so as to maximize self employment opportunity which in turn will generate
associated wage employment in the State to solve the unemployment problem. As a part of the
policy, a High Power Employment Mission has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Hon ble
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Chief Minister to take policy decisions and to facilitate generation of adequate employment opportunities,
particularly, self employment opportunities. The Executive Body of the Mission under the chairmanship
of the Chief Secretary will implement policy decisions taken by the High Power Employment Mission.
Five steering Committees of the Employment Mission have also been constituted under the
Chairmanship of the Hon ble Chief Minister to approve various sectoral plans for generation of the self
employment. Five Steering Commttees are as follows:
1. Steering Committee on Agriculture & Allied Activities
2. Steering Committee on Industries and Allied Activities
3. Steering Committee on Capacity Building
4. Steering Committee on Finance
5. Steering Committee on Communication.
The Govt. have approved formation of Orissa State Employment Mission Society (OSEMS).
The Society will be registered shortly. Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary,
Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Govt., Labour & Employment Department and Director, Employmentcum-Mission Director, Employment Mission will act as the President, Vice-President and the MemberSecretary of the Society respectively. The Society will facilitate generation of adequate self-employment
opportunities under the overall guidance of the High Power Employment Mission.
EXCISE
Excise Department operate through granting of exclusive privilege to licence holders of out-lets to
sale liquor and intoxicants. The noticeable activities of the department are enforcement through which
manufacture, possession, transportation, export, import and sale of illcit liquor by bootleggers has
been checked. Enforcement activities and collection of revenue for the last three years given below.
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
(up to Jan 05)
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246.05 crores
256.69 crores
306.61 crores
248.42 crores
PANCHAYATI RAJ
Achievements under different schemes during 2005-06 up to end of February 2006
Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
An amount of Rs.5310.27 lakh has been utilized against the availability of Rs.7402.88 lakh. 4075 no.
of SHGs and 2101 individuals covering 49894 no. of Swarozgaris have been assisted for running of
micro enterprises.
Sampoorn Gramin Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)
An amount of Rs.33627.01 lakh and 213081.11 MT of foodgrains have been utilized against availability
of Rs.45028.26 lakh and 238019.19 MT of foodgrains respectively to generate 518.00 lakh mandays
at the village level. 35320 no. of projects have been completed.
Bazar, Sadak & Pani (BSP) (Since inception)
21631 no. of market sheds, 39815 no. of cement concrete roads having length of 8511 Kms, 10984
no. of water bodies and 5756 no. of Block/GP level storage godowns having capacity of 4.60 lakh MT
have been constructed under SGRY.
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National Food For Work Programme (NFFWP)
Rs.56985.39 lakh and 226151.32 MT of foodgrains are available out of which cash amounting to
Rs.29187.63 lakh and 176445.34 MT of foodgrains have been utilized for completion of 9866 no. of
projects and generation of 461.63 lakh mandays.
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY)
An amount of Rs.13921.38 lakh has been utilized for construction of 48942 no. of houses out of which
17079 and 13363 are allotted to SC & ST beneficiaries respectively.
NREGS:
This programme has been started with effect from 2.2.2006, which is launched in 19 Districts, covering
205 Blocks and 3672 G.Ps. This will provide 100 days of guaranteed unskilled employment to every
rural household in 33527 villages and is likely to cover 40,78,982 rural household. Near about 67952
number of persons have registered their names for wage employment up to 10.03.2006.
Devolution of power to Panchayati Raj Instructions
As per 73rd Amendment of the Constitution it is mandatory for Government to endow the PRIs with
such power and authorities as may be necessary to enable them to function as Institution of Self
Government. Accordingly, the State Government vide Panchayati Raj Department order No.6886
dated 4.7.2003 have devolved 21 subjects of 11 Departments, out of 29 subjects, enlisted in the 11th
Schedule of the Constitution.
The following are the devolution of 3 - tier P.R.Is
1.
The District level officer s, Block level officer s and village level functionaries of 11 Departments
will remain accountable to Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti & Gram Panchayat respectively for
implementation of subjects, schemes transferred to the control of PRIs.
2.
The District level, Block level & G.P level functionaries of 11 Departments will attend the
meetings of Z.P.P.S & G.P.
3.
They shall prepare Plan & Scheme and place the same in the meeting of respective PRIs for
discussion and approval.
4.
Chairpersons of 3-tier PRIs will supervise the work executed under them.
5.
The Chairpersons of 3-tier PRIs have been delegated with power to sanction Casual Leave.
The State Government in Panchayati Raj Department have in the meantime defined Activity Mapping
of 18 subjects and have issued order vide No.8430/PR dated 25.10.2005 defining duties and
responsibilities of field level officers to prepare such plans and schemes on the developed subjects
and implement them for economic development and social justice of the people.
E-Governance
Government of Orissa have implemented a number of e-Governance projects in order to bring
transparency and accountability in the administration of Panchayati Raj Institutions. The following
are some of the initiatives taken by the Government in Panchayati Raj Department.
Knowledge workers with B.E./M.C.A qualifications have been posted in each Panchayat Samiti and
DRDA. These qualified knowledge workers are imparting training to the existing manpower of the
Panchayat Samities on computer fundamentals.
PRIASOFT, a Web based e-Governance application designed and developed by NIC has been
implemented to address monitoring of funds flow in the three-tier PRIs in a C & AG Compliance
Account Head. This software is having citizen interface to provide seamless information to all citizens.
This helps the administration to monitor the fund receipt, expenditure and availability at all the threetier PRIs.
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Similarly, RURAL SOFT which is a Web based application has been implemented to address monitoring
of physical progress of various projects under different programmes. Location details of any Anti
Poverty Project taken up by any of the three-tier PRIs can be accessed with the help of RURAL
SOFT.
Another Software known as PAMIS has been implemented to capture each transaction at the DRDA
and PS level. This software is enabling the administration to save delay in maintaining manual Cash
Book and also provides complete transparency of daily financial transaction.
BETAN software has been positioned to generate acqaintance roll of all the staff at the PS and DRDA
level. The computerised pay bills have been accepted by the Treasuries of the State and accordingly
the salary of the PS staff including Teachers, salary are being disbursed.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Under Pradhan Mantri Gramsadak Yojana, 4067.15 Kms of all weather roads have been constructed
to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations. It has been targeted to construct another 1189 km
of all weather roads by March 2006.
With NABARD assistance, 151 Bridges and 368.00 Km Roads have been completed. Construction of
another 75 Bridges and 687 Km roads has been taken-up. Out of this 31 bridges and 168 Km roads are
targeted to be completed by this year. It is proposed to complete 25 bridges and 390 Km roads during
2006-07.
During the year 2005-06, 4 bridges have been completed under RLTAP for KBK Districts and construction
of 4 more bridges are likely to be completed by March, 2006.
During the last 5 years, 63011 tube-wells and 2640 sanitary wells have been installed in rural Orissa
and a safe source of drinking water provided in 17600 NC (not covered) and 4598 PC (partially covered)
habitations and also 13624 rural schools.
During 2005-06 (up to December) 8382 tube-wells along with 223 sanitary wells have been installed
and 112 pipe water supply project completed and provision of safe drinking water has been made in
4241 NC as well as 141 PC habitation and 2522 rural schools.
Under the Participatory and Community Swajaldhara, 288 drinking water supply projects have been
completed.
In order to improve sanitation coverage in the State, total sanitation campaign (TSC) is being carried
out in all the 30 districts with a total project cost of about Rs.440 crores. The programme aims at
creating an enabling environment to promote use of toilet facilities by all rural households, school
students and Anganwadi children. 8.22 lakh individuals household latrines (IHL), 7994 school toilets
and 296 Anganwadi toilets have been installed under this programme.
The Information & Public Relations Department serves as a link between people and the
Government. This Department not only informs the public on the plans, policies and programmes of
the Government, but also works to ensure people s participation in the successful implementation of
different developmental programmes and schemes. To implement these programmes and to make
them people-oriented, the Department also functions at District and Sub-divisional levels.
THE ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP
The Department was created originally as a part of the Home Department and was named as
Home (Public Relations) Department. Subsequently it was separated from the Home Department on
the 8th July 1978 and started functioning as an independent Department of the State Govt. in the
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name of Information & Public Relations Department. At present 32 Publicity Districts (Including
Bhubaneswar & Rourkela) each headed by District Information & Public Relations Officer are functioning
under the administrative control of this Department. There are 3 Deputy Directors to supervise the
work of DIPROs at 3 Revenue Divisional Headquarters i.e. Cuttack, Sambalpur & Berhampur
respectively.
The total staff strength of the Department is 976 out of which Group-A officers are 21, GroupB officers are 95, Group-C personnel are 493 and Group-D personnel are 367.
PUBLICATIONS
In order to create public awareness, this Department brings out two monthly Journals i.e.
Utkal Prasang in Oriya and Orissa Review in English. In these two monthly Journals, articles and
features based on Art and Culture, Trade and Commerce, Science and Technology and activities of
the Govt. are published. Besides, on the occasion of Birth & Death Anniversary of eminent persons
and other functions, 30 types of folders, leaflets, booklets etc. have been published both in English &
Oriya languages and features have been translated and compiled. A detailed list at below.
1.
Swatantra Utkal Divas (Oriya Folder)
2.
Nua Rajadhani Bhubaneswar (Oriya Booklet)
3.
Saheed Raghu Dibakar (Oriya Folder)
4.
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar (Oriya Folder)
5.
Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati (Oriya Folder)
6.
Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Das (Oriya Folder)
7.
Biplabi Dharanidhar Bhuyan (Oriya Folder)
8.
Sri Jaydev (Oriya booklet)
9.
Car Festival, Puri - 2005 Guide Book (Both English & Oriya)
10. Bhakta
Kabikanthe Shree Jagannath (A Devotional Song collections)
11. Car Festival, Puri - 2005 - What to Do and What Not to Do (English & Oriya leaflets)
12. Sri Sri Baladev Jew Rath Yatra - 2005 - Kendrapara (Oriya booklet)
13. Performance Budget of I & P.R.Department (English booklet)
14. Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das (Oriya Folder)
15. Saheed Baji Rout (Oriya Folder)
16. Biplabi Jayee Rajguru (Oriya Folder)
17. Saheed Birsa Munda (Oriya Folder)
18. Orissa : A place for Aesthetic Experience (English Folder for IITF, New Delhi)
19. Saheed Laxman Naik Jayanti (Oriya Folder)
20. Utkal Keshari Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab (Oriya Folder)
21. Mahan Jananayak Nabakrushna Choudhuri (Oriya Folder)
22. Maharaja Sri Ram Chandra Bhanja Deo (Oriya Folder)
23. Biplabi Chandan Hajuri (Oriya Folder)
24. Veer Surendra Sai (Oriya Folder)
25. Netaji Subash Chandra Bose (Oriya Folder)
26. Buxi Jagabandhu (Oriya Folder)
27. Biju Patnaik (Oriya Folder)
28. Jayaprakash Narayan (Oriya Folder)
29. Activities Report of the Inf. & P.R. Deptt. (Eng. & Oriya booklet)
30.
Pragatira Ruparekha (Oriya booklet on the achievement of Govt.)
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PRESS INFORMATION SERVICE:
A Press Information Unit is functioning under this Department at State Headquarters. 7 Information
Officers and 8 other Departmental Officers of O.I.S Cadre are working in this unit to collect press
notes, handouts, background materials, features and other information on developmental activities
from various Departments of the Govt. and release them to different Media Organisation, both Print &
Electronic. A Dy. Director (Press) -cum-Dy. Secy. has been kept in charge of this unit to supervise
the work. During this year 2005-06, 2041 Press handouts and 22 press notes have been released.
Besides, the Information Officers submit press clippings daily to Ministers and Principal Secretaries,
Commissioner-cum-Secretary and Secretaries of the respective Department. 61,125 nos. of press
clipping submitted during the financial year 2005-06. Moreover two Public Relations Officers and two
A.P.R.Os have been posted in the office of His Excellency the Governor and the Hon ble Chief
Minister.
During the year 2003-04, the Accreditation Committee, constituted in the year 1994 for grant of
Accreditation to the working Journalists has been reconstituted vide Govt. resolution No. 22697 dated
23.08.03 after making certain amendments in the Rule. So far, accreditation has been granted to 152
Correspondents at the State level and 101 at the District, Sub-division and Block level. The accredited
Correspondents are being provided with various facilities including railway travel concession. This
Department also organize conducted tours for the Journalists on different important occasions like
Car Festival, Konark Festival, Sea Beach Festival and to the spot during natural calamities.
An inter-media publicity co-ordination committee has been formed under the Chairmanship of the
Minister, I & P.R in the year 2003.
During natural calamities, control rooms are also opened to cater information to the Information Cell
which works round the clock.
ELECTRONIC DISPLAY BOARD
Providing news through Electronic Display Boards (EDB) is a novel initiative by this Department to
augment it s broad mission of information dissemination. Starting on April 1, 2005, it aims at providing
instant information on Government s plans, policies and actions, important events, public service
guidelines and issues in public interest. At present, two EDBs have been installed, one at Master
Canteen Square and another in front of State Information Centre (Jayadev Bhawan), two busy public
places of Bhubaneswar.
T.V. NEWS PRODUCTION
The T.V. Unit of this Department has been producing news items of day to day programmes of VIPs,
VVIPs, news capsules of important events, tele-documentaries on various developmental activities
of the Govt. and ensuring their telecast on various electronic media channels including Door-darshan.
During the year 2005-06 this unit has covered 1072 news items on various developmental activities
and programmes of Govt.. Out of which 1029 news items were telecast on the regional news bulletin
from DDK, Bhubaneswar and 19 were telecast in the regional weekly programme Bichitra.
TELECAST OF DEVELOPMENTAL SCHEMES
A programme relating to achievements of various development schemes in different districts of the
State is being telecast by Doordarshan on every Saturday from 7.15 P.M. to 7.30 P.M. being sponsored
by I & P.R. Department. It s noteworthy that, for the first time this programme has been taken up on
behalf of the Department.
PHOTO SERVICE
The Photo Unit of this Department provides essential support to publicity programmes. This helps in
keeping records of important events. Besides, it releases photographs to different print media
organizations daily on various day-to-day programmes of the VIPs, VVIPs and other important Govt.
programmes pertaining to Government. It provides support for publications of Booklets, Folders,
Posters etc and preparation of exhibitions by the Information & Public Relations Department.
421
This unit has been modernized with Digital Set-up having Internet facilities. Now photographs are
being released to different media organizations through Internet. Besides, action has been initiated to
have a separate studio. During this period this Unit has covered 856 numbers of programmes through
manual & digital systems and produced 6339 numbers of photographs and supplied to above mentioned
purpose. Besides, this unit also released 518 nos. of photographs through internet to different journals
for publication.
FILM UNIT
Film is one of the powerful Media of Mass Communication through which message of Government
and achievements made on different developmental programmes in the State can be carried out and
conveyed to the illiterate mass living in the rural areas. During this year following documentary films
produced by this unit namely :
1.
Industrial Image of Orissa
2.
Life & work of Abhimanyu Samantasinghar
3.
Cotton Cultivation
4.
Ratoon Management of Sugarcane
Documentary Films under Preparation :
1.
Sanitation
2.
Eradication of poverty
3.
Samant Chandra Sekhar
Besides, a full-length feature film on Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das is under preparation.
C.V. UNIT
A Community Viewing Unit has been functioning in this Deptt. Radio Inspectors are attending the work
relating to installation and repair of TVs provided to different establishments. They also attend the
recording of the important proceedings of the programmes including Assembly proceedings. Government
under C.V. Scheme have provided 972 T.V. sets to different Educational Institutions and Information
Centres of the State free of cost, 857 T.V. sets to different Gram Panchayats on cost sharing basis
i.e. 75 percent cost borne by the State Government and the rest 25 percent by the Grama Panchayats
concerned.
AUDIO VISUAL PUBLICITY UNIT
An Audio Visual Publicity Unit is functioning in the Department. Apart from organizing film shows at
the field level, this unit makes arrangements of Public Address System at the meeting places.
DIGITISATION OF IMMORTAL VOICE
Government have decided to preserve the speech / immortal voices of Eminent State Leader
and Freedom Fighters of the State. Necessary steps are being taken to contact such leaders and
Freedom Fighters to record their speech / immortal voice for preservation.
ADVERTISEMENT
All Govt. Advertisements released by this Department through different Newspapers and
Periodicals have become effective. Besides, Classified Advertisements such as Tender Notices,
Quotation Call Notices, Advertisements for recruitments and Notices for admission to the Educational
Institutions etc. are published in newspapers through this Department for general information of the
public. Tender notices and other quotations of different Corporations and State Government
Undertakings are also routed through this Deptt. for publication. During the reported year 2250 Classified
Advertisements, 766 Land Acquisition Advertisements and 331 Display Advertisements have been
issued.
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RESEARCH, REFERENCE AND TRAINING
The Research and Reference unit of this department collects background materials, up-to-date facts
and figures from various departments of the Government and keeps them intact for reference purposes.
This unit also collects and preserves basic information through newspaper clippings, articles from
standard research Journals and informative literatures published by Government and make information
available to the research scholars, writers and intellectuals as and when required. The Department
also maintains a reference library, which preserves informative books, maps, publicity booklets and
features etc. This section has provided bio-data of 22 eminent personalities and 42 nos. of articles to
Information Officers of this Department for reference and other ancillary works. This section is ready
to publish the Orissa Reference Annual-2005 as per last year. Articles are provided to 72 research
scholars in their research works. Important news articles were given to Utkal Prasanga for publication
in its different issues for general awareness. 30 nos. of DIPROs and SDIPROs and 45 nos of staffs
have been imparted with IIMS training at Dhenkanal and computer training respectively during this
year.
ORIYA TRANSLATOR S UNIT
In according utmost significance to public perception, the State Government has constantly been
endeavouring to strengthen its feedback gathering mechanism. Public reactions as reflected in the
Print & Electronic Media are closely being scanned by the Oriya Translator s Unit of Information &
Public Relations Department in the form of Daily Press Round-Up and Internet News Brief to
enable respective Executive Heads of different Departments to effect suitable changes in the process
of planning and execution of developmental programmes. As a part of micro-analysis approach, Oriya
Translator s Unit of the State Information set-up has gathered a record no. of 3135 Press Round-Ups
during the year 2005-06.
INFORMATION CENTRE-CUM-READING ROOM
Information Centre-cum-Reading Rooms have been opened in Urban and Rural areas that play a
significant role in disseminating information and enriching the intellectual growth of the society through
books, magazines, newspapers and other informative literatures. Besides, TVs and Radios have
been supplied to the Information Centers. At present 85 Information Centre-cum-Reading Rooms are
functioning through out the State including one at the State Capital and one each at New Delhi and
Kolkata. During this year the State Information Centre (Jaydev Bhawan) has been renovated.
EXHIBITION
Exhibitions on plans, programmes, policies and achievements of the Govt. are organised in rural &
urban areas of the State in order to create awareness among the people. The exhibition also includes
materials on Orissan art, culture, tradition, handlooms, handicrafts, agriculture and industries etc.
This unit participates in I.I.T.F, New Delhi every year. During the current financial year 8 exhibitions
including IITF-2005 at New Delhi have been organised by this Department.
SPECIAL CELEBRATION
The Department organizes Special Celebrations like Independence Day, Republic Day, Orissa Day,
Gandhi Jayanti, Birth & Death Anniversaries of eminent persons, National Press day at the State,
District and Sub-divisional Headquarters. During the year, 32 such Special Celebrations have been
organised. During this year the Tableau prepared by this Department had participated in Republic Day
Parade, New Delhi and accorded 3rd prize. Besides, Information Centres are opened during Ratha
Yatra at Puri.
SONG AND DRAMA
This is an effective medium of publicity. The traditional folk dance like Palla, Daskathia, Ghodanacha,
Street play and Musical programmes highlighting plans, programmes and policies of the Government
are organised by this Department in rural and urban areas of the State. During the year 1505 nos. of
Programmes have been organized by this Department. Besides, the Department organised Oriya
Film and Cultural Festival at Mumbai under Inter-State Cultural Exchange Programme.
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COMPUTERISATION SCHEME
To make media coverage more effective and purposeful with regard to dissemination of up-to-date
information, this Department has taken initiative to computerize the District Public Relations Offices.
Fifteen district offices at Angul, Sundargarh, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Berhampur (Chatrapur),
Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Koraput, Sambalpur, Puri, Rourkela, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Nabarangpur
and Keonjhar have been provided with computer facilities. Besides, there is a computerized system
operating at the State Head quarters. One KIOSK has been installed to provide upto date information
to public. New computer system has been installed to send Advertisement text and tender document
to State Govt. website through portal group of I.T. Department.
Steps has also been taken to computerise, type, issue and despatch section of the Department and
each section were also provided with computer facility.
RIGHT TO INFORMATION
The Information & Public Relations Department has shouldered onerous responsibility of implementing
Right to Information Act, 2005 in Orissa as the nodal department. The implementation has been
geared up through the formation of a State Right to Information Implementation Cell in the department.
The process of implementation has witnessed a record success of formulating Orissa Right to Information
Rules, 2005, Operational Guidelines, formation of a Central Cell at Reception Counter of Secretariat,
training of PIOs and Appellate Authorities, constitution of Orissa Information Commission and facilitation
of proactive disclosure through Govt. of Orissa website.
FOOD SUPPLIES & CONSUMER WELFARE DEPARTMENT
The consumer protection movement has been widely appreciated by the common public. Besides the
State Commission 30 District forums for 30 revenue districts and an additional forum for Rourkela
have been set-up in the State. Out of a tital number of 4,361 registered cases 3,062 cases have been
disposed of till 30.09.2005. Since the beginning of this year. Similarly, 2811 cases and 78 appeal
cases have been lodged in the State Commission during the said period out of which 2043 cases and
37 appeal cases have been disposed of.
Strong measures have been taken up to create consumer awareness by setting up of State Consumer
Grievances Redressal Boards and Districts Consumers Grievances Redressal Boards. Orientation
programmes are being conducted by the central Government for the Judges of the district level
forums. Steps have also been taken by the Central Government to arrange public awareness campaign,
formation of District consumers information Centres and Consumer Clubs through the help of N.G.Os
and to make it a village-oriented programme. Apart from these training programmes have been organized
for the different members of the Court at the Indian Institute of Public Administration with the Central
Government assistance. A consumers Welfare Fund of one crore rupee have been constituted with
50:50 share of both the central and State Government. This Fund will be managed in accordance with
Orissa Consumer Welfare Fund Act, 2005. Provision has also been made for the construction of
office buildings of 17 District Forums, expansion of State Commission s office and other infrastructural
expenditure with the complete grant-in-aid from the Central Government. Besides the Central
Government has planned for the computarisation of all 31 District Forums of the State. Decision has
been taken for the introduction of syllabus relating to consumers protection in all schools and colleges.
424
SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME
TARGETED PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Targeted Public distribution System has been implemented in the State since 01.06.1997 for the
benefits of the poor sections of the people. Under this scheme 38,85,208 B.P.L families have been
provided rice as per the following
(1) People residing in 143 I.T.D.P and D.P.A.P Blocks of the State and each family belonging to
B.P.L category have been provided rice of 16 k.g. per family @Rs.4.75 and an additional
amount of 9 K.G rice per family @Rs.6.30 per k.g. in every month.
(2) The enlisted all B.P.L families residing in rural areas of other 171 non-ITDP/Non-D.P.A.P
Blocks and the B.P.L families residing in the urban areas who have been identified as B.P.L
families by the Urban Development Department have been supplied rice of 25 K.G @Rs.6.30
per k.g. in a month.
(3) 4.59 lakh A.P.L families of K.B.K districts are being supplied 25 k.g rice @Rs.6.30 per k.g. in
a month as special assistance.
ANNAPURNA YOJANA
64,800 eligible senior citizens who are not getting pension under National Old Age Pension
Scheme/State Old Age Pension Scheme are being supplied with 10 K.G rice per month free of cost.
ANTYODAYAANNAYOJANA
10,01,300 poorest families have been covered under Antyodaya Anna Yojana and are being supplied
35 k.g. of rice @Rs.3.00 per month. Steps have been taken by the Government for inclusion of
2,62,300 families under this scheme.
The particulars of procurement and distribution of rice supplied under different schemes during
the period 2002-03 and 2005-06 (till September) have been shown in annexure yearwise.
PROCUREMENT OF RICE
The State Government is committed to curb the distress sale of paddy and to protect the
interests of the farmers in the State. Several measures have been adopted by the Government to
purchase paddy from the farmers at the scheduled support price. Owing to the timely steps, it was
possible on the part of the Government to procure the following quantum of paddy and rice by different
agencies during 2003-04 and 2004-2005 Kharif years.
Year
Procuring
Agency
Procured
Paddy
Deposited
Rice
2003-04
Miller
Supplies Corporation
Co-operative Socities
F.C.I
Total
2573414
59419
44957
45119
2722909
1280343
38552
29608
26615
1375118
2004-05
Miller
Supplies Corporation
Co-operative Socities
F.C.I
MARKFED
NAFED
2619556.969
140118.995
86967.590
83785.035
58830.440
47195.360
1305826.432
91119.025
56851.983
46685.998
33105.941
30901.929
Total
3036454.389
1564491.308
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In order to encourage and widen the procurement of paddy this year the State Government has
targeted to purchase the required amount of paddy from the farmers for 20 lakh M.T. rice. Besides
this, the Food Corporation of India has been requested to purchase the required amount of paddy from
the farmers for 2 lakhs M.T. of rice.
The State Supplies Corporation had opened 42 and 74 nos. of paddy purchasing centers during 200304 and 2004-05 Kharif years respectively. Likewise, the Primary Agricultural Co-operative society had
opened 152 paddy purchasing centers in 2003-04 Kharif year and 346 paddy purchasing centers in
2004-05 Kharif year. During the current Kharif commercial year i.e. 2005-06 the State Supplies
Cooperation and Agricultural Co-operative Society are taking steps to open 200 and 559 centres
respectively.
Purchasing of more paddy by different agencies will give rise to competitiveness among the buyers
and as such the farmers will be benefited by selling their produced paddy. Keeping this in view the
Government has fixed a target of procuring more paddy during the current year. Steps have been
taken to procure paddy this year in all 30 districts. The Government has ensured procurement of
paddy by at least 2 Government agencies in each district as a result of which the farmers can, at their
sweet will, sell their paddy either to millers or to any Government agency. Hence, the farmers can get
reasonable price for the produced paddy.
With the request of the State Government the Central Government has liberalized the quality of paddy
for which the farmer is selling his paddy at the support price fixed for the liberalized standard of paddy,
although it is not of F.A.Q quality.
The farmer can get his dues with the introduction of Account Payee Cheque system and thus the role
of the middlemen can be checked. Since the farmers are getting their dues through A/c-Payee cheque
by the Government agencies, similarly the Government has decided that the millers should also pay
the farmers in the form of A/c payee cheques as far as possible.
A total quantity of 2,49,185 M.T. paddy has been procured from the farmers as on 10.12.2005.
The State Government is whole-heartedly committed to provide right price to the farmers including the
marginal farmers of Orissa for their produced paddy through the paddy procurement policy.
426
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS & INITIATIVES IN
IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISED LONG
TERM ACTION PLAN (RLTAP)
IN KBK DISTRICTS
RLTAP is being implemented in areas of Koraput, Malkanagiri, Nawarangpur, Rayagada, Bolangir,
Subarnapur, Kalahandi and Nuapada districts (popularly known as KBK districts) which is being
implemented from 1998-99 to 2006-2007 for a period of 9 years with following objectives :
Drought proofing, poverty alleviation and development saturation and improved quality of life for
local people and strategies under RLTAP include : building rural productive infrastructure, developing
programmes for income generation on sustainable basis, mobilizing and energizing the rural poor and
restructuring and energizing social security system.
Major Achievement Under RLTAP
¨
2 lakh old, infirm and indigent persons are being covered annually under Emergency Feeding
Programme.
¨
9.42 lakh children under the age group 0-6 and other beneficiaries have been covered under
Special Nutrition Programme annually.
¨
11,480 Women Self Help Groups have been assisted out of RLTAP exclusively.
¨
330 Anganwadi Centre buildings have been constructed.
¨
90 Mobile Health Units are functioning in 80 blocks of the KBK districts providing treatment to
more than 13 lakh patients annually at their doorsteps.
¨
314 watersheds have been taken up and 50,415 ha. of area has been treated.
¨
Afforestation over an area of 1.35 lakh ha. have been made through 644 VSS and 144.13 lakh
mandays have been generated.
¨
400 forty seated residential hostels for girls reading in primary schools have been constructed
and operationalised.
¨
Basic amenities to all 400 forty seated hostels have been provided.
¨
Pre-matric scholarships have been provided to 16,000 girl students annually.
¨
To enhance access to growth and service centres, 266 roads have been improved, 407 culverts
and 44 bridges have been constructed.
¨
14,187 tube wells / sanitary wells have been installed to provide safe drinking water to the rural
poor.
¨
645 LIPs and 26 MIPs have been constructed, resulting in additional irrigation potential of
16,480 ha.
¨
Coffee Plantation has been taken over an area of 1238 ha. in Koraput district and 1000 ha in
Rayagada district.
¨
823 qtls of Improved Seed has been distributed to the farmers.
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¨
23 Agro Service Centres have been established.
¨
58 additional Agricultural Sale Centres have been opened.
¨
99 Power Tillers have been distributed to farmers at subsidized rate.
¨
Mango plantation over an area of 3226 ha, Anola plantation over 179 ha, Custard Apple
plantation over 189 ha, Cashew plantation over 194 ha have been taken up.
¨
1,60,000 Vegetable Minikits have been distributed.
¨
12 Warehouses with capacity of 66,500 MT have been constructed.
¨
47 Veterinary Hospitals and 74 Live Stock Aid Centres have been constructed.
¨
111 reservoirs covering a mean water spread area (MWSA) of 8472 ha. have been developed
and 4518 beneficiaries have been benefited.
¨
Piped Water Supply projects in 9 urban local bodies have been commissioned to provide benefit
to 2,05,419 additional people including 75,000 ST/SC people.
¨
Enrolment rate in primary schools in KBK districts has gone up to 110.36 in 2004-05 from
75.89 in 1996-97. Similarly, the enrolment rate in upper-primary schools in KBK districts has
gone up to 65.32 in 2004-05 from 56.39 in 1996-97.
¨
Dropout rate in primary schools in KBK districts has been reduced to 28.93 in 2004-05 from
57.13 in 1996-97. Similarly, the dropoutrate in upper-primary schools in KBK districts has
been reduced to 43.73 in 2004-05 from 79.10 in 1996-97.
¨
Female literacy rate has increased to 29.10 in 2001 from 15.87 in 1991. At the same time the
overall literacy rate has increased to 43.30 in 2001 from 29.24 in 1991.
¨
Irrigation potential has increased to 33.71% in 2002-03 from 28.56% in 1998-99.
¨
Milk collection per day has increased to 12,930 ltr. in 2003-04 from 7,814 ltr. in 1998-99
¨
Average per hectare production of fish has been increased to 31 kg from 14.19 kg. after one
year of intervention.
New Initiatives for effective implementation under RLTAP include :
¨
Construction of 88 hostels for SC/ST Girls in up-graded Primary School.
¨
Construction of 10 hostels for SC/ST Girls in High Schools.
¨
Construction of 20 hostels for SC/ST Boys in High Schools.
¨
Up-gradation of 8 High Schools to +2 Colleges.
¨
Sports interventions in tribal schools and hostels.
¨
Introduction of formal and informal sector trades of short term duration under Craftsman
Training Scheme pattern.
¨
Renovation of 5 existing ITI hostels (4 for Gents and 1 for ladies)
¨
Construction of 4 new ITI hostels (1 for gents and 3 for ladies)
¨
Supply of tools and equipments required for modern trades.
¨
Establishment of a new ITI in KBK districts.
¨
Mobility support to Anganwadi Workers and Auxiliary Nurses and Mid-wives for conducting
a joint verbal autopsy report on the causes of infant mortality in KBK districts and taking
appropriate preventive measures to check it.
428
ANNEXURE
NAME OF THE GOVERNORS OF ORISSA
(1936 to 2005)
Sl. No.
Name of the Governor
Date of Joining
(1)
(2)
(3)
1
His Excellency
Sir John Austen Hubback
2
01-04-1936 11-08-1938
His Excellency
Mr. George Townsend Boag
11-08-1938 07-12-1938
C.S.I.C.S.E., I.C.S. (Acting).
3
His Excellency
Sir John Austen Hubback
4
08-12-1938 31-03-1941
His Excellency
Sir Howthome Lewis
01-04-1941 31-03-1946
K.C.S.T.K.C.I.E., I.C.S.
5
His Excellency
Chandulal Trivedi
01-04-1946 14-08-1947
K.C.S. C.I.E. O.B.E., I.C.S.
6
His Excellency
Dr. Kailash Nath Katju
15-08-1947 20-6-1948
7
His Excellency, Mr.M.Asaf Ali
21-6-1948 05-05-1951
8
His Excellency
Shri V. P. Menon (Acting)
9
His Excellency
Mr. M. Asaf Ali
10
06-05-1951 17-07-1951
18-07-1951 06-06-1952
His Excellency
Saiyid Fazl Ali, Barrister-at-Law
07-06-1952 09-02-1954
11
Shri P.S.Kumaraswamyraja
10-02-1954 11-09-1956
12
Shri Bhimsen Sachara
12-09-1956 31-07-1957
13
Shri Yeshwant Narayan
Sukthankar, M.A., LL.B.
31-07-1957 15-09-1962
(CONTAB) Bar-at-Law, I.C.S. (Retd.)
14
Dr. Ajudhia Nath Khosla
16-09-1962 05-08-1966
15
Shri Khaleell Ahommed (Acting)
05-08-1966 11-09-1966
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16
Dr. Ajudhia Nath Khosla
12-09-1966 30-01-1968
17
Dr. Shaukatullah Shah Ansari
31-01-1968 20-09-1971
18
Sardar Jogendra Singh (Acting)
20-09-1971 30-06-1972
19
Justice Shri Gatikrishna Misra (Acting)
01-07-1972 08-11-1972
20
Shri Basappa Danappa Jati
08-11-1972 20-08-1974
21
Justice Shri Gatikrishna Misra (Acting)
21-08-1974 25-10-1974
22
Shri Akbar Ali Khan
25-10-1974 17-04-1976
23
Justice Shri Shiva Narayin Sankar (Acting)
17-04-1976 07-02-1977
24
Shri Harcharan Singh Brar
07-02-1977 22-09-1977
25
Shri Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
23-09-1977 30-04-1980
26
Shri Cheppudira Muthana Poonacha
30-04-1980 30-09-1980
27
Justice Shri S. K. Ray (Acting)
01-10-1980 03-11-1980
28
04-11-1980 24-06-1982
29
Justice Shri R. N. Mishra (Acting)
25-06-1982 31-08-1982
30
01-09-1982 17-08-1983
31
Shri Bishambhar Nath Pande
17-08-1983 20-11-1988
32
Shri Saiyid Nurul Hasan
20-11-1988 06-02-1990
33
Shri Yagya Dutt Sharma
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