Bhubaneswar, April 15 -- All Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Odisha have been asked to install CCTV surveillance systems within office premises to monitor staff conduct and public interactions.
Director Municipal Administration (DMA) Arindam Dakua has been instructed to actively monitor the implementation of these measures and ensure compliance across all ULBs.
These measures are part of a broader initiative to promote a citizen-first culture and responsive administration, Housing and Urban Secretary Usha Padhee said on Tuesday.
"The time has come for a cultural shift in governance - one that reflects integrity, responsiveness, and efficiency, she said, adding that punctuality and professional behaviour should be non-negotiable, and flexibi...