'Prayas' meeting chaired by the Chief Minister: Emphasis on social sector development and the prompt resolution of issues.

A high-level 'PRAYASS' meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi to address issues and foster development in the state's social sector. Emphasizing the creation of an empowered society through health, nutrition, and quality education, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the prompt resolution of issues at the grassroots level.

✅ A comprehensive review was conducted regarding the functioning of the Health & Family Welfare, Women & Child Development, and School & Mass Education departments. 
✅ Relevant departments have been directed to take more effective measures to bring the maternal mortality rate down to the lowest possible level and to reduce infant and neonatal mortality rates.
✅ Emphasis has been placed on strengthening emergency services and healthcare facilities for expectant mothers and newborns in rural and remote areas, as well as enhancing the sense of responsibility among health workers.
✅ The ‘Suposhita Odisha’ campaign will be further accelerated to eliminate child malnutrition and reduce issues such as stunting and wasting.
✅ The quality of food and nutritional supplements provided to children and mothers at Anganwadi centers, along with the monitoring mechanisms, will be made more effective. 
✅ Greater emphasis will be placed on enhancing the quality of foundational education for children at the primary level. Teachers are being urged to focus entirely on teaching and core educational activities.

'Prayas' is a significant initiative aimed at building a healthy, well-educated, and empowered society through health, nutrition, and quality education.