Odisha CM Approves ₹56.55 Crore for Sarpanch And Naib Sarpanch Honorariums

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Odisha has sanctioned ₹56.55 crore for six months of Sarpanch and Naib Sarpanch honorariums.
Sarpanches are entitled to a stated monthly honorarium of ₹10,000, while Naib Sarpanches receive ₹4,000 per month.
The sanctioned period runs from April 1 to September 30, 2026.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has sanctioned ₹56,55,72,000 to cover six months of honorariums for serving Sarpanches and Naib Sarpanches across Gram Panchayats in the state.

The approved amount covers the period from April 1 to September 30, 2026. Under the announced payment structure, each serving Sarpanch will receive ₹10,000 per month, while each Naib Sarpanch will receive ₹4,000 per month.

The fund allocation is intended to support local elected representatives involved in village administration and rural development.

Odisha Sarpanch Honorarium: How Much Will Representatives Receive?

The monthly honorarium rates specified in the announcement are:

Sarpanch: ₹10,000 per month
Naib Sarpanch: ₹4,000 per month
Payment period: April 1 to September 30, 2026
Total sanctioned amount: ₹56,55,72,000, or approximately ₹56.56 crore

For the six-month period, a Sarpanch’s honorarium amounts to ₹60,000, while a Naib Sarpanch’s amounts to ₹24,000, subject to eligibility and the applicable payment process.

Why Is the Honorarium Important?

Sarpanches and Naib Sarpanches play important roles in local governance through Gram Panchayats. Their responsibilities include supporting village-level administration and helping residents access government schemes and development initiatives.

The Chief Minister’s Office said the financial release would support representatives working at the grassroots level.

Timely payment of honorariums can provide financial support to local representatives carrying out their administrative responsibilities. The announcement also highlights the state’s stated focus on strengthening local self-governance institutions.

Which Period Does the Sanction Cover?

The sanctioned funds relate to six months, beginning April 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026.

The announcement confirms the approved amount and monthly honorarium rates. However, it does not specify the individual payment dates or whether the entire amount will be transferred at once.

Eligible representatives should refer to official government or Panchayat-level communications for details about disbursement.