Bhubaneswar, Sep 13: The nationwide ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ (Campaign of Service and Resolve), inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public service, will be transformed into a broad-based mass movement in Odisha, with active participation of people from all sections of society.
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Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra today called for making the campaign a people-driven movement rather than limiting it to a series of programmes.
He said the true spirit of Seva Sankalp lies in connecting people with the values of service, responsibility and nation-building.
Dr. Mahapatra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public life represent a remarkable journey of dedication, service and nation-building. Drawing inspiration from this journey, the Seva Sankalp campaign seeks to encourage every individual and every section of society to contribute to public welfare.
He emphasized that politics should not be confined to elections; serving people, addressing their concerns and bringing positive change to their lives should remain at its core.
In Odisha, the campaign will be taken to the organisational district, Mandal and booth levels, with special focus on reaching the most marginalised and vulnerable sections of society. The campaign will seek to connect with tribal communities, women, farmers, youth, the poor and deprived, listen to their concerns, understand their needs and extend assistance wherever possible.
A wide range of activities, including blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, voluntary labour (shramdaan), plantation, public awareness programmes and social welfare initiatives, will be organised across the State. The campaign will encourage not only party workers and volunteers but also ordinary citizens to actively participate in acts of service.
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“The scale of service need not be massive; what matters is the magnitude of the spirit of service,” Dr. Mahapatra said.
He added that every individual can contribute to nation-building in their own way—by donating blood, planting a tree, participating in a cleanliness drive, helping a person in need or assisting someone in accessing the benefits of government schemes.
The youth will be an important pillar of the campaign. At school and college levels, competitions such as drawing, speech and discussions will be organised to encourage young minds to engage with themes such as Viksit Bharat-2047, nation-building, public service and youth power. Dr. Mahapatra said the youth are not only the future of Odisha and India but also an important force in shaping the development journey of the country today.
The campaign will also focus on women’s empowerment, farmers’ prosperity, youth skill development, welfare of the poor and upliftment of tribal communities. Awareness and collaborative initiatives will be strengthened to ensure that the benefits of various welfare schemes and programmes of the Central and State governments reach the last mile and the last person.
“The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is not merely a month-long programme; it is a mindset, a responsibility and a long-term resolve. Prosperity through service, development through resolve, and a developed Odisha through public participation—this is our goal,” Dr. Mahapatra said.
Urging the people of Odisha to participate wholeheartedly in the campaign, the Minister said that even a small act of service can make a meaningful difference. A day of shramdaan, a unit of blood donated, a tree planted, a helping hand extended to a destitute person, or simply making a needy citizen aware of their rights and entitlements can become a valuable contribution to society.
“Let us not limit service to programmes alone; let us make it a way of life. Let us move from service to resolve, from resolve to development, and from development to a prosperous, empowered and developed Odisha,” Dr. Mahapatra said.
