The movement demanding block status for Godipada in Nayagarh district has gained momentum.

Nayagarh | 23/02/2025 – (Bhaskar Chandra Swain) – A significant meeting was held at the Ludubaba Kalyan Mandap in Godipada under the leadership of the Godipada Block Implementation Committee. The event witnessed the participation of elected representatives from around 18 Gram Panchayats, Zilla Parishad members, women from self-help groups of each panchayat, intellectuals, youths, retired employees, educators, and numerous government and private sector employees. In the presence of all attendees, a new permanent Block Implementation Committee was formed. The newly elected members of the committee, chosen unanimously, are Satyabadi Sahu as President, Jeevan Chandra Ray as Vice President, Basanta Kumar Mahanti as Secretary, Suryamani Pradhan as Joint Secretary, and Prafulla Kumar Sahu as Treasurer. After their election, the newly appointed members took an oath before Lord Ladu Baba, pledging to take the movement for block formation forward with dedication. The entire gathering welcomed the new committee members with applause, showing their support and encouragement.