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.