CM Naveen Announces: The Padma Shri award is the country’s most prestigious civilian honour. This honor is given to individuals who have brought glory to the country in various fields. Padmashri awardees have brought glory to Odisha through their talent and service.
In recognition of their strong contribution to the society, Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik has decided to pay an honorarium of Rs.25 thousand per month in their honour. This honorarium will be paid from the month of April this year.