Scam by OLM at Rayagada Block
Odishabarta
Paralakhemundi- To attain on self livelihoods among women OLM(Odisha Livelihoods Mission)undertaken various programs at Gajapati district.But at Rayagada block lakhs of fund streamed without quality improvement of those women.Corruption disclosed in the block, where BPM(block program manager)of Rayagada block & subordinate staff involved on such scam instead of utilized on transparent way.Women federation members would have supported for male goats @Rs.10000.But instead they were given ₹800 to ₹1000 & rest amount siphoned by block OLM staff with MBK staff. At Dombalo, Omeda, Kerandi panchayats; where more than lakhs of fund sanctioned, but that amount diverted in Karadasing panchayat Krushimitra bank account. Similarly sanctioned amount to Engarsing, Loba & Gangabada panchayat federations from their GPLF Fund transferred to Jirango village person’s account,who not holds on goatary business. While interacted those beneficiaries of Sargisahi, Badasorda of Engarsing panchayat; they replied that they were not given any fund rather of their own goat ears sealed & given ₹800 to ₹1000 each.On introspection with Latika Devi of BPM of OLM of Rayagada block, she got angered & warned those media crews & quarried whether any permission got from district authorities. Later she moved away. While questioned to Sudhir Kumar Singh, BDO of Rayagada to whim video clippings of version of women beneficiaries shown,he agreed for detail enquiry. Accordingly action will be taken.But question is where government wants to energize livelihoods of grassroots on retrospect those are indicated under poverty circle by such unknown huge scam.