Bhubaneswar, Mar 13: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the state government would provide a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 to every Padma awardee hailing from the state.
This stipend will commence in April of the current year.
The decision, highlighted in an official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), underscores the profound societal contributions made by these individuals.