It is currently home to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, and the award has been decided for 23 years by former Speaker and Minister Suryo Narayan Patro. A proposal to award the Best District Panchayat award in Ganjam district and to bestow the Best Block Panchayat award in Hinjli block have been submitted to the government.
There have been a number of villages in the district that have been overlooked in the course of development, including Ghatiamba and Saru.A lot of difficulties are encountered when it comes to gaining access to basic necessities, including water and health care.
There have been a number of people who moved to other states in search of work, leaving their villages without any inhabitants.
There has been a lack of progress in implementing promises made at the time of the elections, especially when it comes to irrigation, cold storage, and employment.
As a result of widespread false news spread by the ruling BJD party, the opposition has criticized the party for spreading false news, as well as questioned the legitimacy of the awards.The BJD party was awarded the award following a detailed study that was undertaken by the Central Government.
There needs to be a greater level of scrutiny and accountability when it comes to the implementation of development policies and awards in rural areas.