Issued by: Odisha Legislative Assembly Secretariat

Document Title: Provisional Calendar of Sittings – Fourth Session, Seventeenth Assembly

Date of Issue: August 2025

Description: The Odisha Legislative Assembly has released the provisional calendar of sittings for the Fourth Session of the Seventeenth Assembly, scheduled for 2025. This calendar outlines the planned dates for legislative business, holidays, and working days.

🗓 Sitting Schedule (Summary)

Issued by: Government of Odisha

Letter No: 9417

Date of Issue: 16/08/2025

Description: The Government of Odisha has taken a progressive step toward inclusive governance with the issuance of Letter No. 9417, dated 16th August 2025, mandating the inclusion of Third Gender and other self-identified categories in application forms for recruitment to various posts under the State Government. This directive aligns with constitutional values of equality, dignity, and non-discrimination, and reflects the evolving understanding of gender identity in public policy. The circular instructs all recruiting agencies, departments, and commissions to revise their application formats to include options beyond the binary categories of Male and Female. This includes recognition of Third Gender, as well as any other self-declared gender identity, ensuring that individuals from marginalized gender groups are not excluded from employment opportunities due to outdated form structures. By implementing this change, the Odisha Government affirms its commitment to equity in public employment, in line with Supreme Court judgments and national policy frameworks that advocate for the rights of transgender and non-binary individuals. The letter also emphasizes the importance of sensitivity in recruitment processes, urging departments to train staff and adopt inclusive language and practices. This move is expected to have a transformative impact on the visibility, representation, and empowerment of gender-diverse communities in the public sector. It also sets a precedent for other states to follow, reinforcing Odisha’s leadership in inclusive policy reforms.

Issued by: Government of Odisha

Letter No: 27627

Date of Issue: 13/08/2025

Description:The Government of Odisha, through Letter No. 27627 dated 13th August 2025, has officially launched the Staff Suggestion Scheme—a forward-thinking initiative aimed at harnessing the creativity, insight, and practical experience of government employees across departments. This scheme empowers staff members to contribute innovative ideas that can enhance administrative efficiency, improve public service delivery, and foster a culture of participatory governance. The circular outlines a structured framework for submission, evaluation, and recognition of suggestions. Employees are encouraged to propose actionable improvements in areas such as workflow optimization, citizen interface, digital transformation, cost reduction, and service transparency. Each suggestion will be reviewed by a departmental evaluation committee based on originality, feasibility, impact potential, and alignment with policy goals. To ensure fairness and motivation, the scheme includes a recognition mechanism—ranging from commendation certificates to performance-linked incentives. Suggestions that demonstrate high impact may be considered for pilot implementation or scaled across departments. The initiative reflects Odisha’s commitment to bottom-up innovation and inclusive policy development. This document serves as a comprehensive guideline for all eligible government employees, detailing the submission format, evaluation criteria, timelines, and reward structure. It also emphasizes confidentiality, traceability, and accountability in the suggestion process, ensuring that contributors are acknowledged and ideas are properly documented. Whether you're a frontline worker with firsthand insights or a policy analyst with system-level ideas, this scheme provides a formal channel to influence governance outcomes. The circular is a must-read for HR managers, departmental heads, and innovation officers seeking to institutionalize employee-driven change.

Issued by: General Administration & Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha

Letter No: 1159

Date of Issue: 02/08/2025

Description: The GA&PG Department has extended the deadline for evaluation of electronic Performance Appraisal Reports (e-PARs) for Group A and B employees of the State Government for the PAR period 2024–25. Reporting and Reviewing Authorities are advised to complete the evaluation within the revised timeline using the HRMS portal.

Issued by: Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, Government of Odisha

Letter No: 20745

Date of Issue: 31/07/2025

Description: This draft amendment proposes updates to the existing Panchayat Samiti Accounting Procedure Rules to enhance transparency, accountability, and digital integration in rural financial management. Stakeholders are encouraged to review and provide feedback before final notification.

Issued by: Finance Department, Government of Odisha

Office Memorandum No: 22296

Date of Issue: 31/07/2025

Description: The Finance Department of Odisha has issued Office Memorandum No. 22296 dated 31.07.2025, providing clarification on procedures and norms for engaging Consultants, Project Management Units (PMUs), Technical Support Units (TSUs), and other similar entities across departments. This memorandum serves to ensure compliance with financial regulations and strategic alignment of outsourced services.

Issued by: Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Odisha

Notification No: 27745

Date of Issue: 28/07/2025

Description: The Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Odisha has released Notification No. 27745 dated 28.07.2025 outlining amendments to the recruitment rules governing the Odisha Revenue Service. These updates aim to align recruitment standards with evolving administrative and service requirements within the Revenue cadre.

Issued by: ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha

Notification No: 17401

Date of Issue: 24/07/2025

Description: This notification details the regularization of eligible contractual and initial appointee teaching and non-teaching staff serving in government schools under the administrative control of the ST & SC Development Department. It aims to establish service stability and recognition for long-serving personnel.

Issued by: Finance Department, Government of Odisha

Circular No: 21719

Date of Issue: 24/07/2025

Description: The circular outlines the mandatory requirement of prior concurrence from the Finance Department before any administrative department or agency proceeds with manpower engagement on outsourcing basis. This clarification reinforces accountability, fiscal discipline, and procedural compliance across all public sector entities under the State Government.

Issued by: Women & Child Development Department, Government of Odisha

Circular No: 18230

Date of Issue: 19/07/2025

Description: To strengthen awareness and institutional compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Women & Child Development Department, Odisha has issued Circular No. 18230. The directive instructs the mandatory display of IEC Boards detailing workplace DOs and DON'Ts aimed at creating safe, informed, and respectful environments for women employees.