*A State-level Consultation Workshop on CM-SAMPADA initiative held under the Chairpersonship of Chief Secretary
Bhubaneswar 11/2/2026 [ADN] The Planning & Convergence Department, Government of Odisha, organised a State-level Consultation Workshop on CM-SAMPADA initiative on 11th February 2026 in Bhubaneswar to gather insights and guidance for accelerated development of mining-affected regions.
CM-SAMPADA is a flagship initiative by the Planning & Convergence Dept. aimed at ensuring accelerated development of mining-affected people through optimal utilisation of DMF funds. The initiative focuses on saturating priority interventions in health, nutrition, education and essential infrastructure across mining-affected districts.
The workshop was convened under the Chairpersonship of the Chief Secretary Ms. Anu Garg in presence of Development Commissioner-cum-ACS Shri Deoranjan Kumar Singh with participation from 12 line departments and 11 DMF district Collectors. The consultation served as a structured forum to deliberate on proposed interventions and the way forward for its operationalisation.
The Chief Secretary Ms. Garg reaffirmed the State’s commitment to placing mining-affected regions at the centre of Odisha’s development trajectory. The Chief Secretary emphasised that CM-SAMPADA would require mining districts and departments to work together towards a shared vision of prosperity, wellness and equity. Emphasizing equity as a core priority, she called for accelerated development in mining villages to bridge existing gaps and ensure inclusive growth, supported by accountable and results-oriented implementation.
The Development Commissioner Shri Singh stated that mining is the backbone of Odisha’s economy and he underscored the State’s responsibility towards mining-affected communities. He stressed sustainability through skilling and entrepreneurship as essential to translating DMF resources into lasting improvements in quality of life.
Districts and departments engaged in substantive dialogue on charting a clear and time- bound pathway towards saturation of government benefits in mining-affected villages, with a focus on aligning DMF resources to ensure comprehensive coverage of priority entitlements and services at the grassroots level.
The feasibility and potential impact of interventions based on district specific context, challenges and unique mining-related conditions were also discussed.
The insights and guidance received will be used to refine the CM-SAMPADA framework on top of strengthened District-Department coordination through an outcome-oriented approach to further the vision of Viksit Odisha.
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