 "Odisha CM calls Tata Steel plant, IOCL refinery as landmarks in the state")
On completion of two years in office for the fourth straight term, the Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government claimed the government was decisively moving towards fulfillment of promises announced in the election manifesto.
Patnaik said the new edition of the Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR), 2015 would propel the state's industrial growth in spite of global slowdown.
"Odisha has been ranked very high by independent agencies in 'Ease of Doing Business'. Our focus is value addition, skill development and job creation, leading to growth with equity. We have also set up the Odisha Skill Development Authority to provide global standards and job creation.
Patnaik says his government has a string of other achievements such as: successful organization of Nabakalebar, conversion of one million kutcha houses into pucca houses, a record achievement of 1.2 million of foodgrain production, establishment of 100 Odisha model schools, implementation of the National Food Security Act to provide food security to 7.95 million families and introduction of subsidized meal scheme 'Aahar' in over 100 locations.
However, there is the flip side which the chief minister did not shy away from pointing.
"Even though touring has improved, there is still scope for improvement in surprise visits and taking prompt action. Technology has not been leveraged enough to redress people's grievances. Social media awareness and usage must improve in every sphere of governance", he said in the address to the council of ministers.
Though the state government has achieved 80 per cent paperless offices with digital files, Patnaik stressed on reaching 100 per cent in the next three months. He also called for system improvement to ensure greater transparency in governance.