Odisha government has started a new Staff Suggestion Scheme to encourage government employees to share their innovative ideas for improving public services. The scheme was officially announced by the General Administration and Public Grievance (GA & PG) Department on 13 August 2025.
Under the Staff Suggestion Scheme, state government employees can post suggestions, comment on others’ ideas, and even like or dislike them. Suggestions that gain 1,000 or more likes will be treated as Emerging Suggestions and sent to respective departments for detailed review. The scheme has been designed and developed by the Centre for Modernizing Government Initiative (CMGI). Employees whose ideas are accepted may even get a chance to present their proposals before committees.
What is Odisha Staff Suggestion Scheme?
The Staff Suggestion Scheme is a digital portal where all regular Odisha government employees having HRMS IDs can log in and submit suggestions. These suggestions may cover:
- Public service delivery improvements
- Administrative process simplification
- Digital transformation in governance
- Policy making and new scheme ideas
Employees can also view, like, dislike, comment, and vote on other suggestions.
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Staff Suggestion Scheme – Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | 13 August 2025 |
| Announced By | Government of Odisha, GA & PG Department |
| Portal Developed By | Centre for Modernising Government Initiative (CMGI) |
| Who Can Participate | Regular government employees with valid HRMS IDs |
| Suggestion Type | Ideas to improve service delivery, policy making, governance, administration |
| Emerging Suggestion | Any idea that receives 1,000+ likes |
| Evaluation Body | Departmental Suggestion Evaluation Committees (5–7 senior officers, incl. nodal officer not below Joint Secretary rank) |
| Review Focus | Feasibility, scalability, and impact of suggestions |
Process to Submit Suggestion
- Government employees first have to log in to the official portal using their HRMS ID.
- After authentication, they can submit their idea under specific themes.
- Suggestions are visible to others who can like, dislike, or comment.
- If an idea gains 1,000+ likes, it becomes an Emerging Suggestion.
- Emerging suggestions are then sent to the concerned department for review.
Implementation of the Scheme
- Each department will form a Suggestion Evaluation Committee with 5-7 senior officers.
- One nodal officer, not below the rank of Joint Secretary, will guide the committee.
- The committee will periodically review emerging suggestions.
- Ideas will be checked for feasibility, scalability, and overall impact.
- Best ideas may be turned into policies, schemes, or process improvements.
GA & PG Department is the nodal authority, while CMGI will handle technical support, training, and helpdesk facilities. Departments must nominate nodal officers and form committees within 15 days of the announcement.
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Benefits of Staff Suggestion Scheme
The Staff Suggestion Scheme gives employees a platform to share ideas and be part of decision-making. It promotes collaboration across departments and helps the government find practical ways to improve service delivery and administration. Employees with valuable suggestions get recognition, and the best ideas may turn into real policies or schemes. This creates a culture of participation and transparency in governance.
FAQs
Who can submit suggestions?
All regular Odisha government employees having valid HRMS IDs can log in and submit ideas.
What is an Emerging Suggestion?
Any suggestion that gets 1,000 or more likes will be treated as an Emerging Suggestion.
Who will review the suggestions?
Each department will form a Departmental Evaluation Committee of 5-7 senior officers to review feasibility, scalability, and impact.
What happens to the best suggestions?
Selected suggestions can be adopted into policies, schemes, or process changes, and employees may get a chance to present them in consultation groups.
Who manages the scheme?
GA & PG Department acts as the nodal authority, while CMGI provides technical support, training, and helpdesk services.