Kotpad,July 1 {UDN}: A special public outreach programme was organized today at the newly constructed Kalyan Mandap of the Kotpad NAC (Notified Area Council) office as part of the “Special Public Contact Campaign”. The event focused on highlighting the developmental achievements and welfare initiatives implemented during the 12 years of the Central Government and the 2 years of the Odisha State Government.
The programme was presided over by Rameshwar, the representative of the Kotpad Member of Parliament. It was conducted under the supervision of Kotpad NAC Chairperson M. Shankar Rao and Executive Officer Saniya Nayak.
Among the distinguished guests present were Vice-Chairperson M. Santoshi, Ward Member Salma Begum, and senior official Gopi Majhi. The event also witnessed the participation of NAC employees, Anganwadi workers, Swachh Sathis (sanitation workers), intellectuals, and a large number of women from the locality.
The programme was held through a video conferencing platform, enabling participants to connect and discuss various government welfare schemes and development initiatives.
A major highlight of the event was the distribution of work orders (sanction letters) to eligible beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) under the Kotpad Notified Area Council. The beneficiaries received official approval to begin the construction of their houses, marking an important step toward providing permanent housing to deserving families.
The programme served as a platform to create awareness about government welfare schemes, review developmental progress, and strengthen communication between the administration and the public while ensuring that the benefits of various flagship programmes reach eligible citizens effectively.

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