Ganjam Collector Orders Government Offices to Remain Open During Festival Period
Officials Directed to Attend Duty; Strict Action Warned for Non-Compliance Amid Urgent Post-Flood Relief Operations
Desk, Odishabarta
Chhatrapur, November 7, 2026: In view of the urgent flood relief, rehabilitation and restoration operations following the devastating impact of Cyclone ‘Arnab’ and subsequent floods in Ganjam district, Collector and District Magistrate V. Keerthi Vasan has directed all government offices and establishments to remain open during the festival period.
According to an official communication issued by the Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Ganjam, the district administration has instructed all officers and employees working in district-level, sub-divisional, block-level and other government offices to remain present and discharge their assigned duties without interruption.
The direction has been issued considering the urgency of ongoing post-flood relief operations, damage assessment, restoration of essential services and rehabilitation of affected people. The administration has emphasised that government machinery must remain fully functional to ensure timely delivery of assistance to flood-affected families.
Mandatory Attendance and Disciplinary Action
The Collector has made attendance mandatory for all concerned officers and staff, warning that any negligence or failure to comply with the instructions would invite disciplinary action.
The district administration has stressed that public service delivery and relief-related responsibilities cannot be disrupted during the ongoing emergency situation, irrespective of the festival holidays.
The order reflects the administration’s priority to ensure uninterrupted public services and accelerate relief and rehabilitation measures across Ganjam district.
I&PR,Ganjam
