Bhubaneswar, Dec. 11 -- The state government will soon launch a drive to reclaim encroached lands across Odisha. This was revealed by Revenue MinisterSuresh Pujari today.

The Minister has also announced that the state government will initiate stern action against the encroachers if they fail to surrender the encroached landed properties voluntarily.

"Many influential people have encroached upon government lands across the state. They should immediately surrender those properties voluntarily. Otherwise, the government will evict the encroachers and also collect the expenses of the eviction drive from them," said Pujari.

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