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New Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg Launches Key Administrative Reforms for Faster Governance

Newly appointed Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg has introduced major reforms to improve administrative efficiency and accountability.

Published by Dibyajyoti | January 10, 2026

In a decisive step aimed at strengthening governance and ensuring greater accountability across districts, newly appointed Odisha Chief SecretaryAnu Garghas rolled out a set of administrative reforms. A central component of the initiative is the introduction of amonthly high-level review meetingwith all district Collectors, scheduled to be held on the16th of every month. The meetings will be conducted through video conferencing and will proceed as planned unless the date falls on a holiday or Monday.

During these sessions, the Chief Secretary will assess progress on critical and priority projects, review pending tasks, and address administrative bottlenecks. Departments and district Collectors have been instructed to remain fully prepared with updated data and field-level reports.

To ensure consistency and efficiency, each department must deliver a30-minute presentation, structured as aseven-slide PowerPoint, to be completed within10 minutes. Departments are also required to hold prior discussions with district Collectors before finalizing agenda items.

According to new guidelines, all agenda points must reach the Planning and Convergence Department by the8th of each month. Departments must additionally submit details on pending or slow-moving issues in a concise format limited to50 words.

The Planning and Convergence Department has issued formal directions to all departments to adhere to these procedures, marking a renewed push for improved administrative discipline and faster execution of government programmes.