Odisha Padma Awardees: The Odisha government has announced a monthly honorarium of ₹30,000 for all Padma awardees from the state. This honorarium will be provided to recipients starting from the current month of January, according to an official notification issued by the Department of Culture.
Key Highlights of the Announcement:
- The monthly honorarium will be granted to recipients of the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan awards.
- A total of 55 living Padma awardees from the state will benefit from this initiative.
- The state government has allocated an annual budget of ₹2 crore for this program.
Chief Minister’s Remarks:
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi described the initiative as a significant step toward recognizing the contributions of Padma awardees in various fields. He expressed confidence that the honorarium would encourage and uplift the pride of these distinguished individuals.
“This move will not only honor the achievements of the Padma awardees but also serve as a source of inspiration for others in the state,” the Chief Minister said.
The announcement is expected to enhance the recognition and respect for Padma awardees in Odisha, setting a new milestone in the state’s efforts to honor excellence.
