Cyclone Alert: Odisha Government Sends Ministers to Ground Zero for Readiness Review
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to strengthen disaster preparedness, the Odisha government has deputed senior ministers to eight districts to closely monitor readiness measures ahead of a potential cyclone threat.
The decision was taken under the direction of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who has emphasised coordinated action and constant field-level monitoring.
According to official sources, the assigned ministers will remain stationed in their respective districts to supervise preparedness activities, review contingency plans, and coordinate with district administrations.
The initiative aims to ensure timely implementation of precautionary measures and swift response mechanisms in the event of adverse weather conditions.
The districts placed under special monitoring include Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Ganjam, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Kalahandi, and Gajapati.
Ministers have been entrusted with overseeing preparedness efforts and maintaining close coordination with local authorities.
As part of the deployment, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has been assigned to Koraput, while Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida will oversee preparedness in Rayagada.
Other ministers assigned include Rabi Narayan Naik (Kandhamal), Bibhuti Bhushan Jena (Ganjam), Krushna Chandra Patra (Nabarangpur), Nityananda Gond (Malkangiri), Mukesh Mahaling (Kalahandi), and Suryabanshi Suraj (Gajapati).
The state government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property through early preparedness, inter-departmental coordination, and continuous monitoring of the evolving weather situation.
Officials are keeping a close watch on developments and remain prepared to respond swiftly if required.
