Bhubaneswar: 1/8/23: In a bid to preserve and protect the art, culture and heritage of tribals, the Odisha government has appointed chairperson for 14 new Special Development Councils. The appointments were made with the approval of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
District wise newly appointed chairpersons are given below—–
Angul – Sadshib Nayak
Balasore – Madan Mohan Majhi
Balangir – Brajmohan Bishoi
Buddha – Bhagavan Kahanr
Dhenkanal –Surendra Hembram
Jajpur – Lambodar Munda
Kalahandi – Shivaji Majhi
Nuapada – Bhagatram Majhi
Sambalpur – Sobharam Pradhan
Devgarh – Panjia Bhoi
Bargarh – Sulila Bhoi
Jharsuguda – Mohan Kishan
Nayagarh – Janaki Dehuri
Ganjam – Bidyadhar Jani
Since 2017, special development councils have been functioning in nine districts. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik decided to expand it to 14 more districts, a release from CMO stated