Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a directive to the heads of all departments, ordering them to submit proposals to fill over 1.1 lakh vacancies by March 31.

The Chief Minister’s meeting with the recruitment heads of Odisha Public Service Commission and Odisha Staff Selection Commission highlighted the urgent need to speed up the recruitment process in key sectors like health, education and agriculture. Special attention will be given to fill up the posts reserved for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

Apart from recruitment initiatives, Majhi announced the creation of new posts within the Odisha Vigilance Department and approved a significant hike in gratuity for teachers and staff in government-aided educational institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)