Rayagada 2nd Aug 2025: Renowned social worker Akshaya Dash has been appointed by the Government of Odisha as the new Ombudsperson for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Rayagada district.
Today, he formally assumed charge at the District Panchayat Office in Rayagada.
Previously, Mr. Dash has served as a consultant to the World Bank, a member of the District Juvenile Justice Board, and a member of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), where he demonstrated his administrative and social engagement skills.
The MGNREGA scheme, under the Government of India, aims to provide 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households each year, thereby promoting livelihood security and development in rural areas.
In his remarks, Mr. Dash stated that he would strive to ensure balanced and transparent implementation of the scheme in line with the Odisha Government’s guidelines, while focusing on the welfare of the beneficiaries.
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