- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said 41 government employees were dismissed and pensions of 91 retired employees were stopped following corruption convictions.
- Odisha Vigilance registered 516 criminal cases against 890 people and arrested 537 individuals between June 12, 2024, and October 26, 2026.
- The Chief Minister said the conviction rate rose from 50 per cent in 2025 to 65 per cent by September 2026, while disproportionate assets worth approximately ₹332 crore were detected.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said that 41 government employees were dismissed from service and pensions of 91 retired employees were stopped following convictions in corruption cases since the BJP government assumed office in June 2024.
Addressing the state-level Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 programme in Bhubaneswar on yesterday, Majhi reiterated his government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.
He said the Odisha Vigilance Department had taken action against several senior officials, including an IAS officer and eight officers holding the rank of chief engineer.
The Chief Minister also highlighted an improvement in the department’s conviction rate, which increased from 50 per cent in 2025 to 65 per cent by September 2026.
Odisha Vigilance Registers 516 Criminal Cases
Vigilance Director Yeshwant Kumar Jethwa presented details of the department’s anti-corruption operations during the programme.
According to the figures shared, Odisha Vigilance registered 516 criminal cases against 890 individuals between June 12, 2024, and October 26, 2026.
The accused included 134 Class-I officers, indicating that investigations also involved senior government personnel.
During the same period, the department arrested 537 people, including government officials and others accused in corruption-related cases.
The Vigilance Department also detected disproportionate assets valued at approximately ₹332 crore during its investigations.
These figures reflect cases registered, arrests made and assets detected. They do not mean that every accused person has been convicted.
Conviction Rate Rises to 65 Per Cent
Chief Minister Majhi said Odisha Vigilance had improved its conviction rate through stronger investigations and prosecution.
The conviction rate in corruption cases stood at 50 per cent in 2025 and increased to 65 per cent by September 2026, according to the Chief Minister.
He said the department’s performance demonstrated the government’s commitment to taking action against corruption, irrespective of the position or seniority of the officials involved.
Majhi also emphasised that government employees must maintain integrity, transparency and accountability while performing their duties.
Government Focuses on Public Grievance Redressal
The Chief Minister said the government’s Janasunani public grievance redressal programme was an important initiative for identifying corruption and administrative irregularities at the grassroots level.
He explained that direct interaction between citizens and government representatives could help authorities identify problems and take corrective action.
Majhi stressed that effective governance required more than introducing policies and welfare schemes.
He said public funds should reach their intended beneficiaries and that preventing corruption was essential to ensuring the successful implementation of government programmes.
Odisha to Use Technology to Prevent Corruption
The Chief Minister also outlined plans to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms through modern technology.
He said the Odisha IT Policy had been approved to support the use of technology in governance and administrative monitoring.
The government has also established a Preventive Vigilance Research Wing to identify corruption-prone areas and examine weaknesses in administrative systems.
The initiative is intended to help authorities detect potential irregularities and develop preventive measures.
Majhi also referred to the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile framework, saying technology-enabled financial transfers had helped improve transparency in the delivery of welfare benefits.
Government Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy
During the Vigilance Awareness Week programme, the Chief Minister urged public servants to uphold ethical standards and perform their responsibilities honestly.
He said the government would continue strengthening its anti-corruption efforts through enforcement, public participation and technological improvements.
The latest figures highlight the scale of vigilance investigations conducted in Odisha since June 2024, while the government maintains that accountability and transparency remain central to its administrative priorities.
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