Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 [UDN}: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a total amount of ₹56 crore, 55 lakh and 72 thousand (₹56.5572 crore) towards the payment of six months’ honorarium to serving Sarpanches and Naib Sarpanches across the state.
The honorarium will cover the six-month period from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Under the approved arrangement, Sarpanches will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹10,000, while Naib Sarpanches will receive ₹4,000 per month.
The approval is expected to provide financial support and recognition to elected grassroots representatives who play an important role in local governance, rural development and the implementation of government welfare schemes at the Gram Panchayat level.
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