The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved 12 key proposals on Friday, with the most significant being the establishment of the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) to ensure timely, transparent, efficient, and merit-based recruitment across all uniformed services in the state.
The decision to create the OUSSSC stems from the current system where separate departmental boards handle recruitment for the Odisha Police and other uniformed services, often leading to delays and irregularities in the examination process—a problem highlighted by recent major irregularities in the Sub-Inspector recruitment examination.
The new dedicated agency, falling under the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, aims to streamline the selection of officers and personnel across several departments, including Home Department, Excise Department, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, and Commerce and Transport Department.
The government in a press release said, “The main objective of creating this Commission is to ensure timely transparent, efficient, and merit-based recruitment across all uniformed services in Odisha through a standardised, technology-driven and accountable process. Therefore, it has been approved to frame Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission Rules, 2025.”
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Apart from this, the state Cabinet also approved the adoption of the central Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, under Article 252 of the Constitution.
The government stated this move demonstrates Odisha’s commitment to streamlining regulatory frameworks and achieving a balance between economic development and ecological sustainability while maintaining high standards of environmental protection.
“The adoption of the Amendment Act highlights Odisha’s dedication for creating a business-friendly environment while maintaining high standards of environmental protection. This initiative will enable the State to strike a balance between economic development and ecological sustainability,” noted the government.
The Odisha Cabinet has approved 12 key proposals moved by nine departments during its meeting on Friday.
