CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 25,000 per month for Padma awardees from Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 for Padma awardees from the state.

The amount will be given to them every month from April of this year.

This move is an acknowledgement of their significant contribution towards society, a release of the Chief Minister's Office said.