Odisha CM Receives Sixth State Finance Commission Report, Launches ‘Samiksha’ Portal for Transparent Governance
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today received the final report of the Sixth State Finance Commission (SFC) from Chairman Dr Arun Kumar Panda at Lok Seva Bhawan.
The report outlines a formula‑based mechanism to strengthen the financial independence of local bodies, with a focus on equity, reducing regional imbalances, and tailored recommendations for rural and urban institutions.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched the ‘Samiksha’ portal, a digital platform designed to track infrastructure projects funded by State and Central Finance Commission grants.
The portal will provide real‑time updates on projects such as roads, drinking water, sanitation, street lighting, parks, and public utilities, ensuring transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.
Addressing the gathering, CM Majhi emphasised restructuring panchayat‑level infrastructure, bridging rural‑urban disparities, and building a strong economic foundation for a prosperous Odisha.
He highlighted the importance of empowering local bodies with both financial and non‑financial measures to drive holistic development.
The event was attended by Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, senior officials from Finance, IT, and Panchayati Raj departments, along with SFC members Prof. Asit Ranjan Mohanty, Dr Bibhu Prasad Nayak, Dr Satya Priya Rath, and Arindam Dakua.
The dual initiatives—the SFC report and the Samiksha portal—mark a significant step toward transparent governance and inclusive growth in Odisha.
