Western Odisha Development Council
Western Orissa Development Council (WODC) is an administrative set-up established by the government of Orissa. This council was particularly established to bring development in the backward western Orissa region.[1] This organization is highly criticized by politicians, and members of the civil society as it has failed to live up to the expectations.[2] Many says that formation of the Western Orissa Development Council is an acknowledgement of regional imbalance,[3] and term it as "rehabilitation platform" for the ruling party.[4] The Orissa State Legislative Ass Assembly demanding removal of the chairperson of the Western Orissa Development Council (WODC) and its expert members.[5]
References
- ^ http://www.wodcorissa.org/
- ^ http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Congress+MP+demands+separate+W+Orissa+state&artid=c9yWS5msdWc=&SectionID=mvKkT3vj5ZA=&MainSectionID=fyV9T2jIa4A=&SectionName=nUFeEOBkuKw=&SEO=
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121255870300.htm
- ^ http://www.ptinews.com/news/569403_Orissa-assembly-adjourned-as-Cong-members-create-uproar
- ^ http://www.dailypioneer.com/242874/Assembly-adjourned-thrice-over-WODC’s-functioning.html