Overview

• Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued a video appeal on social media platform X, encouraging youths to join civil defence organisations as volunteers.
• Majhi emphasised the collective responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, framing civil defence service as a patriotic duty.
• Applications for the volunteer roles are now open through district collectors, who also oversee civil defence operations locally.
• Volunteers will receive structured training and may be mobilised to serve the public as needed, with plans to establish additional units across Odisha.
• Currently, 12 civil defence units are operational in the state, with expansion directed to enhance emergency preparedness and public service.