Friday, 31 October 2025
OSSEWCC celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda
ODISHA SC & ST EMPLOYEES WELFARE COORDINATION COUNCIL
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Thursday, 30 October 2025
Observance of Rastriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)
The Government observes 31st October all over the country as a special occasion, to foster and reinforce our dedication to preserve and strengthen the unity, integrity and security of our nation, by celebrating it as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The occasion provides us an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our country.
Home Department has instructions to all Departments, all HoDs, all Collectors and all SPs for organisation of pledge taking ceremony by Heads of Offices at 11 AM on 31.10.2025 for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) 2025.
44515 Dt.29.10.2025
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Corruption = Monopoly + Discretion - Accountability : Usha Padhee, IAS
Fighting corruption isn’t easy. But it’s necessary
If we want to improve governance and promote ease of doing business, we must reduce monopoly, minimize discretion, and strengthen accountability, suggests Usha Padhee.
VIGILANCE Awareness Week is around the corner and the theme for this year is ‘Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility’. This theme resonates deeply with me, because I have lived through what it truly means to take that responsibility, not just in words, but in action.
We often hear about corruption in government offices. Yet, those who come forward to report it usually face long, complex, and intimidating procedures. The system, meant to protect integrity, often ends up exhausting the very people who try to uphold it. Delayed outcomes, technical hurdles, and personal harassment make many lose faith in the fight against corruption. Still, I believe that if we wish to become a truly developed nation, we must confront these realities head-on. This article is not to discourage, but to reform.
In 2018, while serving in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, I received a complaint that an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in our department was allegedly demanding bribes for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to airlines. For context, civil aviation is a highly regulated sector due to the safety and security concerns involved. Even individuals wishing to purchase an aircraft for personal use had to obtain a departmental from the department NOC, a rule I later abolished to promote Ease of Doing Business.
One day, a promoter of a private airline approached me, visibly disturbed. He confided that the ASO had asked for money to clear his file. I was shocked. I had always believed my team was driven by integrity and purpose. However, I assured him of taking action. Soon after that, the complainant connected me to the ASO over a phone call when I was sitting in the office. At that moment, I had a choice: disconnect, or become a witness. I knew the risks. But I also thought, if not me, then who? I continued to listen. The ASO, unaware of my presence on the line, demanded a bribe for clearing a file that was already approved at the competent level. My heart sank. The disappointment was personal; this was someone I had mentored and trusted.
Without hesitation, I reported the matter to the Establishment Officer and the Secretary of the Ministry. Many of my colleagues advised me to simply issue a warning and settle the matter internally, reminding me of the personal risks. But my conscience didn’t allow me to stop there and I wanted to create deterrence to such wrong doers. I filed a formal complaint with the Vigilance Division, which later referred the case to the CBI.
As it is famously said that;
Corruption is equal to Monopoly plus Discretion minus Accountability. Vigilance is not just the duty of a department, it is the shared responsibility of every citizen and every officer who believes in the power of integrity.
It raised many eyebrows. After all, it’s not common for an IAS officer to voluntarily take a corruption case within their own office to the CBI. But I believed it was my duty. However, there was a price of doing the right thing.
Subsequently, the CBI officials took my statement and asked for the mobile phone that had the recorded evidence. I consulted a senior IPS officer in the Ministry, who assured me the phone would be sent for forensic examination and returned soon after. That was in 2018. It is now 2025. My phone remains in the custody of the court as evidence. Though the CBI officials were courteous and professional, they couldn’t help due to the procedural labyrinth.
When I once asked for its return, an officer kindly offered to replace it with a new one. I had to decline. My concern was not the phone itself, but the sentiment attached as it was a gift from my husband.
Over the years, I have given statements in three different places, including before an Under Secretary who conducted an internal inquiry. Each time I hoped for progress, but the case kept moving slowly “It depends on the court.”
After I moved back to Odisha in 2023, I was summoned twice to Delhi for witness and cross-examination. That time, curiosity was there in administrative circles about why I was called to the CBI court. I had to clarify that I wasn’t accused; I was a witness! But such is the social cost of standing up. I attended the court with a lot of preparation. The court was respectful, but the defense strategy was clear: to cast doubt, to delay, to deny. Efforts are made to argue that the voice I heard was not that of the ASO.
The judicial process is rigorous and rightly so, since it must protect the innocent. But in reality, technicalities often delay justice for years. Even when evidence is strong, disciplinary cases in government drag endlessly. For the accused, the stakes are high. A proven corruption charge could end a career that might otherwise reach the highest levels of bureaucracy. Hence, every effort is made to prolong or deflect the case.
As of today, my case is still open. My phone remains seized. The accused continues to serve in Government and I continue to hope that the case will see closure before I retire. If it extends beyond that, the costs of pursuing it will come from my own pocket. But even then, I will not regret filing it.
The Larger Lesson is to simplify the system. This experience has reaffirmed my belief that corruption thrives where Government procedures are made opaque and complex. As it is famously said that Corruption is equal to Monopoly plus Discretion minus Accountability.
(Corruption = Monopoly + Discretion – Accountability)
If we want to improve governance and promote ease of doing business, we must reduce monopoly, minimize discretion, and strengthen accountability. Vigilance is not just the duty of a department, it is the shared responsibility of every citizen and every officer who believes in the power of integrity. Yes, I filed the case and I will continue to pursue it; not just for justice, but for the system to become better than it was yesterday.
(Writer is a Senior Administrative Service Officer. Views are personal)
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Clarification regarding eligibility for payment of gratuity under NPS on resignation
Clarification regarding eligibility for payment of gratuity to the Central Government Servant under Central Civil Services (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021 on resignation.
Settlement of Family Pension between two wives of a Government Servant or Pensioner
Settlement of Family Pension between two wives of a Government Servant or Pensioner under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 reg.
Guidelines for referring the cases to Deptt. of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW)
Guidelines for referring the cases to Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) for advice / clarification / consultation.
Cabinet approves Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission
The Union cabinet approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of 8th Pay Commission.
- Former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will be heading the Commission as the chairperson.
- Professor Pulak Ghosh will be the member, and
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary Pankaj Jain as the member-secretary of the Commission
CABINET
Cabinet approves Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission
Posted On: 28 OCT 2025 3:03PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission.
The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body. The Commission will comprise of one Chairperson; One Member (Part Time) and one Member-Secretary. It will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution. It may consider, if necessary, sending interim reports on any of the matters as and when the recommendations are finalized. While making the recommendations the Commission will keep in view the followings:
i. The economic conditions in the country and the need for fiscal prudence;
ii. The need to ensure that adequate resources are available for developmental expenditure and welfare measures;
iii. The unfunded cost of non-contributory pension schemes;
iv. The likely impact of the recommendations on the finances of the State Governments which usually adopt the recommendations with some modifications; and
v. The prevailing emolument structure, benefits and working conditions available to employees of Central Public Sector Undertakings and private sector.
Background:
The Central Pay Commissions are periodically constituted to go into various issues of emoluments structure, retirement benefits and other service conditions of Central Government employees and to make recommendations on the changes required thereon. Usually, the recommendations of the pay commissions are implemented after a gap of every ten years. Going by this trend, the effect of the 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations would normally be expected from 01.01.2026.
The Government had announced formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission in January, 2025 to examine and recommend changes in the Salaries and other benefits of Central Government employees.
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MJPS (Release ID: 2183289)
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2183290
Tentative Gradation List of OSS officers for the year 2025
Odisha Secretariat Service (OSS) Cadre
(Tentative Gradation List for the year 2025)
- Additional Secretary (PDF)
- Joint Secretary ,(PDF)
- Deputy Secretary (PDF)
- Under Secretary (PDF)
Monday, 27 October 2025
Cyclone "MONTHA" : Closure of School & Anganwadi Centers
In view of the heavy rainfall warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the influence of Cyclone Montha, the Khordha district administration has declared a two-day holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centres.
Similarly, Department of School & Mass Education has declared three days closure of School and Anganwadi Centers in eight districts likely to be affected.
Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal : Close on 28, 29, 30 October
Sunday, 26 October 2025
Cabinet decision: Dt.25.10.2025
The Odisha Cabinet convened its 29th meeting on October 25, 2025, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. A total of five proposals from four key departments were thoroughly discussed and unanimously approved. (Click here for PRESS BRIEF)
Proposal 1 : H&UD Department
Approval of scheme "Aahaar" with enhancement of cost of each meal from ₹23 to ₹27 keeping the beneficiary contribution at ₹5.
Proposal 2 : H&UD Department
Procurement of 200 midi Electric Buses for Keonjhar, Baripada, Berhampur, Angul, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur.
Proposal 3 : F&ARD Department
Implementation of Sub-scheme "Small Animal Development" under main scheme "Prani Sampad Samrudhi Yojana"
Proposal 4 : Commerce & Transport (T) Department
An Umbrella Scheme "B-MAAN" (Building and Management of Aviation Assets & Network) for aviation sector
Proposal 5 : Agriculture & FE Department
Cyclone updates : National Bulletin
The depression over southeast Bay of Bengal moved nearly west-northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 1730 hrs IST of today, the 25th October 2025, over the same region, near latitude 10.9°N & longitude 88.1°E, about 510 km west-southwest of Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), 890 km east-southeast of Chennai (Tamil Nadu), 920 km southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 920 km southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) and 1000 km south-southeast of Gopalpur (Odisha).
It is likely to move nearly west-northwestwards, intensify into a deep depression by 26th and into a cyclonic storm over southwest & adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal by 27th morning. Thereafter it is likely to move northwestwards, then north-northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by morning of 28th October. Continuing to move north-northwestwards, it is very likely to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during evening/night of 28th October as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph. (Click here for Bulletin 19 Dt.25.10.2025)
Saturday, 25 October 2025
Nuapada Bye-Election : 14 Candidates file nomination
A total of 14 candidates are contesting the by-election for the Nuapada assembly constituency. Out of them, three (03) belongs to Recognized National and State Political Parties, two (02) from registered political parties and nine ("09) as Independent candidates. (Click here FORM-4)
Friday, 24 October 2025
No extension of time for the submission of the property statement for the year 2024.
Subject: Final decision regarding the submission of Annual Property Statement for the year 2024 and for the upcoming years
It has come to the notice of the Government that a significant number of employees failed to submit their Annual Property Statement for the year 2024 through the HRMS portal by the prescribed deadline. Various requests for the extension of the deadline were received and have been carefully examined by the Government at the highest level.
After due consideration of all factors, and in the interest of maintaining'long-term administrative discipline, it has been decided that no extension of time will be granted for the submission of the property statement for the year 2024. The online HRMS portal will not be reopened for this purpose.
It is hereby reiterated that the timely submission of the Annual Property Statement is a mandatory pre-condition for consideration for promotion. Therefore, employees who have failed to submit their statements for the year 2024 are not eligible for consideration for promotion in any Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting where the said statement is a requirement, until they achieve compliance in the subsequent year.
All Departments are directed to strictly adhere to these instructions and ensure that the cases of non-compliant employees are not placed before any DPC for consideration for promotion. The firrh decision of the Government that beginning with the property statement for the year 2025 (due for submission in2026 from 1't January to 31't January) and in forthcoming years, the prescribed deadline will be strictly enforced.
It is requested to ensure that these instructions are communicated ln the strictest terms to every employee under your administrative control. lt shall be the personal responsibility of the Heads of Department to ensure 100o/o compliance within the prescribed timeline.
Government look forward to your full cooperation in upholding discipline and ensuring transparency in the Government.
Order No 1525 Dt.23.10.2025
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Schools' closure/merger news in State is fake: S&ME Department
ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ନୂତନ ସ୍କୁଲ ବନ୍ଦ/ମିଶ୍ରଣ ଖବରକୁ ନେଇ ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଓ ଗଣଶିକ୍ଷା ବିଭାଗର ବିବୃତ୍ତି !!!
ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ନୂତନ ଭାବେ ସ୍କୁଲ ବନ୍ଦ କିମ୍ବା ମିଶ୍ରଣ ହେବାକୁ ନେଇ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଗଣମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ପ୍ରକାଶିତ ହେଉଥିବା ଖବର ସମ୍ପୁର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଭିତ୍ତିହୀନ ଅଟେ । ସୂଚନାଯୋଗ୍ୟ, ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଓ ଗଣଶିକ୍ଷା ବିଭାଗ ବିଜ୍ଞପ୍ତି ସଂଖ୍ୟା ୫୪୬୫ ତା. ୧୧.୦୩.୨୦୨୦ ଓ ସ୍ମାରକ ପତ୍ର ସଂଖ୍ୟା ୫୫୩୮ ତା. ୧୧.୦୩.୨୦୨୦ ଅନୁଯାୟୀ, ୨୦୨୦-୨୧ ମସିହାରେ ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ମୋଟ ୫୬୩୨ ଟି ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟକୁ ନିକଟସ୍ଥ ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ସହ ମିଶ୍ରଣ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା । ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ରାଜ୍ୟର କୌଣସି ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟକୁ ବନ୍ଦ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ସରକାରଙ୍କ ତରଫରୁ କୌଣସି ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶନାମା ଜାରି କରାଯାଇନାହିଁ ।
Source: X @SMEOdisha
Odisha govt orders CBI probe into police SI recruitment ‘scam’
ଓଡ଼ିଶା ପୋଲିସ ସବ୍ଇନ୍ସପେକ୍ଟର ନିଯୁକ୍ତି ପରୀକ୍ଷାରେ ବ୍ୟାପକ ଅନିୟମିତତା ଓ ଦୁର୍ନୀତିର ଅଭିଯୋଗ ହୋଇଥିଲା। ଏହାର ତଦନ୍ତ ଭାର କ୍ରାଇମ ବ୍ରାଞ୍ଚ ସି.ଆଇ.ଡିକୁ ଦିଆଯାଇଛି। ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ହୋଇଥିବା ଅନୁସଂଧାନରୁ ଜଣାଯାଇଛି ଯେ ଏହି ଦୁର୍ନୀତିର ଚେର ଆନ୍ଧ୍ରପ୍ରଦେଶ ଓ ପଶ୍ଚିମବଙ୍ଗ ସହିତ ଅନ୍ୟାନ୍ୟ ରାଜ୍ୟକୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ବ୍ୟାପି ଥାଇପାରେ। ଏହା ସହିତ ଏହି ଦୁର୍ନୀତିରେ ଆନ୍ତଃ-ରାଜ୍ୟ ସଂଗଠିତ କ୍ରିମିନାଲ ଗ୍ୟାଙ୍ଗର ସଂପୃକ୍ତି ଥିବା ନେଇ ମଧ୍ୟ ସନ୍ଦେହ କରାଯାଉଛି।
ଏସବୁକୁ ଦୃଷ୍ଟିରେ ରଖି, ଏହି ଦୁର୍ନୀତିର ସଂପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ପର୍ଦ୍ଦାଫାସ୍ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଏବଂ ଏଥିରେ ସଂପୃକ୍ତ ସମସ୍ତ ଅପରାଧୀ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ଆଇନ ପରିସରକୁ ଆଣି ଦୃଷ୍ଟାନ୍ତମୂଳକ ଦଣ୍ଡବିଧାନ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଏହାର ତଦନ୍ତ ଭାର କେନ୍ଦ୍ରୀୟ ତଦନ୍ତ ସଂସ୍ଥା ସି.ବି.ଆଇ କୁ ଦେବା ପାଇଁ ନିର୍ଣ୍ଣୟ କରିଛନ୍ତି।
ଏସବୁକୁ ଦୃଷ୍ଟିରେ ରଖି, ଏହି ଦୁର୍ନୀତିର ସଂପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ପର୍ଦ୍ଦାଫାସ୍ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଏବଂ ଏଥିରେ ସଂପୃକ୍ତ ସମସ୍ତ ଅପରାଧୀ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ଆଇନ ପରିସରକୁ ଆଣି ଦୃଷ୍ଟାନ୍ତମୂଳକ ଦଣ୍ଡବିଧାନ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଏହାର ତଦନ୍ତ ଭାର କେନ୍ଦ୍ରୀୟ ତଦନ୍ତ ସଂସ୍ଥା ସି.ବି.ଆଇ କୁ ଦେବା ପାଇଁ ନିର୍ଣ୍ଣୟ କରିଛନ୍ତି।
Source : X @IPR_Odisha
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Monday, 20 October 2025
Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2024-25.
President has sanctioned for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2024-25 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty)Days to the following category of employees of Department of Posts
i. MTS, /Group ‘C’ and non-gazetted Group ‘B’.
ii. Ex-gratia payment of bonus to regularly engaged Gramin Dak Sevaks
iii. Ad-hoc bonus to Full Time Casual laborers and Temporary Status Casual Laborers
Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-
Average emoluments X Number of days of bonus
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30.4 (average no. of days in a month)
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30.4 (average no. of days in a month)
# Average emoluments restricted to maximum ₹7000/-
Order Dt.15.10.2025
Similarly, Bonus has been declared for the Railway Employees and EPFO Employees as follows;
- Railway Employees (78 Days) : DOWNLOAD PDF- EPFO Employees (60 Days) : DOWNLOAD PDF
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Saturday, 18 October 2025
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