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Bhubaneswar, Nov 21 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved several key proposals, including the setting up of the Odisha Uniform Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) to ensure timely, transparent, efficient and merit-based recruitment in all uniformed services in the state.
The state government approved the proposals during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Friday.
In a major development, recruitment for various ranks in Odisha Police and other uniformed services is currently done by separate departmental boards, leading to significant delays and irregularities in the examination process.
Therefore, it is proposed to constitute a dedicated recruitment agency namely, Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) under the administrative control of the Department of General Administration and Public Grievances to streamline the recruitment process for selection of officers and personnel of various ranks in Odisha Police and other uniformed services under the Department of Home, Excise Department, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department and Commerce and Transport Department.
“The main objective of creating this Commission is to ensure timely, transparent, efficient and merit-based recruitment in all uniformed services in Odisha through a standardized, technology-driven and accountable process. Therefore, approval is given to frame the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission Rules, 2025,” the state government said in a press note on Friday.
It is noteworthy that major irregularities were recently revealed in the Sub-Inspector Recruitment Examination conducted by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board, which had triggered the discussion of setting up a separate board for timely and transparent recruitment process of employees in various uniformed services.
Similarly, the State Cabinet has also approved the adoption of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024 (No. 5 of 2024) enacted by the Parliament of India under Article 252 of the Constitution.
The government claimed that the decision reflects the state’s proactive approach to streamlining the regulatory framework while ensuring strong environmental protection.
The government said, “The adoption of the Amendment Act highlights Odisha’s dedication to creating a business-friendly environment while maintaining high standards of environmental protection. This initiative will enable the state to strike a balance between economic growth and ecological sustainability.”
The Odisha Cabinet has approved 12 major proposals brought by nine departments during its meeting on Friday.
–IANS
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