Odisha Congress demands Regional Imbalances Inquiry Commission

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee has demanded the state government to constitute a Regional Imbalances Inquiry Commission to probe the causes of disparity among regions and recommend ways to solve the various problems.

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) on Wednesday demanded that the state government constitute a Regional Imbalances Inquiry Commission to probe the causes of disparity among regions and recommend ways to solve the various problems.

Regional Imbalances Inquiry Commission

Addressing a press conference here at Congress Bhawan, OPCC Manifesto Committee chairman Panchanan Kanungo said the government had constituted a Regional Imbalances Inquiry Commission headed by Justice SK Mohanty in 2004, to study regional imbalances in the development of the state and recommend remedial measures to address the issue. Though the panel submitted its report in 2008, the government was yet to make it public, he said.

Regional Imbalance Increased During Naveen Patnaik's Tenure

Kanungo claimed that regional imbalance has increased during the 23-year tenure of the Naveen Patnaik government in Odisha. This was evident from the recent protest and outrage made by people of one region of the state, he claimed.

Free Rice Scheme

The BJD government has been providing free rice to poor families. This scheme can only meet hunger and food scarcity of the people, but it cannot bring out the people from poverty. When the scheme will be withdrawn, the reality will come to limelight, he said.

Congress Demands New Commission

So, to know the ground reality, the state government should set up another Regional Imbalances Inquiry Commission and make public its report within 40 days, the Congress leader demanded.

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee's demand for a Regional Imbalances Inquiry Commission is a significant step towards addressing the issue of regional disparity in the state. The government should take note of this demand and constitute the commission to ensure balanced development and address the concerns of the people.