Nabarangpur.25th July 2025: A grand event — the ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ Honour Ceremony and Aspirational Haat — is scheduled to be held at Police Padia, Nabarangpur, from August 2 to August 8. In preparation, a coordination meeting was held today at the District Council Conference Hall, chaired by Collector Dr. Subhankar Mahapatra.
Highlights of the Meeting:
- The meeting was conducted following the agenda, and Aschara Bhanja, Deputy Director, Planning & Coordination Department, welcomed the attendees and led the session.
- Zilla Parishad CEO Biranchi Narayan Darwan, senior district-level officers, and representatives from Piramal Foundation were present.
- Employees who contributed significantly toward achieving 100% saturation goals (Sampoornata) in the district will be honoured during the event.
- The Aspirational Haat will showcase and promote local products from handloom, handicrafts, and self-help groups to celebrate rural entrepreneurship.
Organized by NITI Aayog, the haat will feature 25 stalls, including:
- 6 stalls from Odisha Livelihoods Mission (showcasing traditional foods and local goods),
- 6 stalls from ORMAS,
- 6 stalls from Aspirational Blocks Tentukuli and Dabu village,
- 1 stall each from the Forest Department, Agriculture Department, Municipality, ITDA, Health Department, Police, and Horticulture Department.
These stalls will not only exhibit local products but also facilitate direct sales to visitors.
The event aims to boost local livelihoods and highlight the success of developmental initiatives under the Sampoornata Abhiyan in Nabarangpur district.