Nabarangpur, Oct 14 [UDN}: The newly appointed Collector and District Magistrate of Nabarangpur, *Madhumita, IAS,* has formally assumed charge and emphasised comprehensive district development, effective implementation of government welfare schemes, transparent administration, and the speedy resolution of public grievances as her key priorities.
Following her assumption of office, the 2020-batch Odisha-cadre Indian Administrative Service officer convened a high-level review meeting with heads of various departments and district-level officials to assess the progress of ongoing development projects, the implementation of public welfare schemes, and the prevailing law-and-order situation in the district.
During the meeting, the new Collector stressed the need for the timely and effective implementation of various schemes of the Odisha Government. She directed officials to maintain transparency and accountability in all administrative activities, conduct regular field visits, monitor the progress of development projects, and ensure that public grievances are addressed promptly.
Madhumita underlined that government programmes must deliver tangible benefits to people at the grassroots level, particularly in rural and remote areas. She identified the strengthening of rural infrastructure, improvement of healthcare services, and acceleration of educational development programmes as important areas requiring coordinated efforts by the concerned departments.
After the review meeting, the Collector interacted with representatives of the local media and outlined her administrative priorities. She stated that the overall development of Nabarangpur district and the timely resolution of issues faced by the public would remain at the forefront of her administration.
“Our primary objective is to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach people at the grassroots level easily and effectively. We will work in coordination with all departments to develop rural infrastructure, improve healthcare services, and accelerate educational programmes. In addition, the grievance redressal mechanism will be kept accessible and convenient for the public,” she said during her interaction with the media.
Madhumita brings considerable administrative and field-level experience to her new assignment. A native of Haryana, she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and a postgraduate degree in Public Administration. Before taking charge as the Collector of Nabarangpur, she served in several important administrative positions, including Sub-Collector of Baliguda, Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer of the Ganjam Zilla Parishad, and Collector of Gajapati district.
Her appointment comes amid a recent administrative reshuffle undertaken by the Odisha Government, with the objective of strengthening district-level governance and improving the delivery of public services.
On the occasion of her joining, Additional Collectors Dr Pramod Kumar Pushti and Biswajit Barman, Zilla Parishad Chief Development Officer B. N. Darwan, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, and other district-level officials welcomed her and extended their greetings.
With her assumption of charge, the district administration is expected to focus on improving coordination among departments, strengthening the monitoring of development initiatives, ensuring the effective delivery of welfare benefits, and making public grievance redressal more responsive.
The new Collector has reiterated her commitment to building a transparent, accountable, and people-oriented administration that prioritises the needs of residents and promotes the overall development of Nabarangpur district.
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