Odisha Government Ramps Up Action on Migrant Welfare and Drug Trafficking
(OT Webdesk) In a decisive move to address two pressing issues, the Odisha government held back-to-back high-level meetings on August 25, 2025, focusing on migrant labour welfare and the escalating drug menace.
Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo led the first meeting, joined by Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik, Labour Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, and Industries Minister Sampad Swain.
The agenda centred on reforming the Dadan (migrant) labor system, with an emphasis on improving working conditions and streamlining welfare initiatives. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja underscored the need for inter-departmental coordination to ensure effective implementation.
Simultaneously, a strategic session at Lok Seva Bhavan tackled the growing threat of drug trafficking. The focus shifted from low-level peddlers to dismantling organised networks. Enforcement will be intensified around educational institutions and known hotspots.
Chief Secretary Ahuja chaired the meeting, which included senior enforcement officials and outlined a roadmap for robust action.
These twin meetings reflect the state’s proactive governance model—balancing labor rights with public safety through coordinated, multi-sectoral efforts.
