Bhubaneswar, October 27:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday reiterated his government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, warning that corrupt officials would face stringent action, including dismissal and pension stoppage.

Addressing the state-level Vigilance Awareness Week-2026 programme at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi said 41 government employees had been dismissed and pensions of 91 retired employees had been stopped over corruption cases.

He said Odisha Vigilance had taken action against several senior officials over the past two-and-a-half years. The conviction rate in vigilance cases increased from 50 per cent in 2025 to 65 per cent till September 2026.

The Chief Minister said the government was strengthening anti-corruption measures through intelligence-based investigations, legal action and technology-driven governance. A Preventive Vigilance Research Wing is also being constituted to identify corruption-prone areas.

Emphasising transparency and accountability, Majhi urged government employees to uphold integrity and ensure that public funds reached the intended beneficiaries.

During the programme, awards were presented to outstanding vigilance personnel and units. Koraput Division was named the Best Vigilance Division for 2025, while the Anugola Unit received the Best Unit award. The Chief Minister also administered an integrity pledge against corruption to the participants.