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Odisha CM Approves Rs 56.55 Crore Honorarium for Sarpanches and Naib Sarpanches
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News18•16-10-2026, 22:00
Odisha CM Approves Rs 56.55 Crore Honorarium for Sarpanches and Naib Sarpanches
- •Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the disbursement of Rs 56.55 crore as six months honorarium for sarpanches and naib sarpanches.
- •The sanctioned funds cover the period from April 1 to September 30.
- •Sarpanches will receive Rs 10000 per month while naib sarpanches will get Rs 4000 per month.
- •The state has 6794 sarpanches and an equal number of naib sarpanches.
- •The decision aims to ensure timely payment to grassroots representatives for rural development.
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved a total disbursement of Rs 56.55 crore (Rs 56,55,72,000) as a six-month honorarium for sarpanches and naib sarpanches across the state.
Each sarpanch will receive a monthly honorarium of Rs 10,000, amounting to Rs 60,000 for the six-month period, while each naib sarpanch will receive Rs 4,000 per month, totaling Rs 24,000.
The sanctioned honorarium covers a six-month period from April 1 to September 30, aiming to ensure timely payments for elected grassroots representatives involved in rural development.
