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Majhi urges collectors to achieve govt’s ambitious 'Mission Power' initiative

Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday called upon district collectors to work in mission mode to help achieve the state government’s ambitious 'Mission Power' initiative.
The initiative, Majhi said, is aimed at ensuring all-weather roads, electricity, and drinking water in every village by 2027.
Speaking at the inaugural session of a two-day district collectors’ conference at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Centre, the Chief Minister urged officers to closely monitor government decisions, announcements, and the progress of all developmental schemes.
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