Odisha Ethics Panel Flags AI Misuse, Urges Official-MLA Coordination
Odisha Assembly Ethics Committee met in Sambalpur, flagged AI and social media misuse, and urged better coordination between officials and MLAs.
The Odisha Assembly Ethics Committee convened in Sambalpur on Wednesday, marking its first sitting in the city under the chairmanship of MLA Sanatan Bijuli. Before the proceedings, members paid a visit to the Maa Samaleswari Temple and offered prayers, setting a solemn tone for the deliberations. The gathering brought together senior officials from the northern range, including the RDC, DIG, collectors, SPs, ADMs and department heads, to discuss ways to improve coordination between government functionaries and elected representatives while confronting the rising threat of AI‑driven misinformation. The meeting, chaired by ethics committee chairperson and MLA Sanatan Bijuli, marked the committee’s first sitting in the city. Prior to the meeting, committee members visited Maa Samaleswari Temple and offered prayers.
What did the Odisha Assembly Ethics Committee discuss in Sambalpur?
During the meeting, members deliberated on ways to ensure a healthy working relationship between officials and public representatives. Referring to Book Circular-47, Bijuli said officials should give due importance to the suggestions of elected representatives. He also highlighted the role of assembly committee meetings in expediting development works across assembly constituencies. The RDC (northern range), DIG, collectors, SPs, ADMs and senior officials from various departments attended the meeting, underscoring the broad administrative presence. Bijuli stressed that such coordination is essential for translating legislative intent into tangible outcomes on the ground.
How did the committee address AI and social media misuse?
The committee expressed concern over the misuse of social media platforms and AI‑generated content to tarnish the reputation of prominent individuals and spread misleading information. Members discussed various measures to curb such activities and called for strict action against anyone found using digital platforms for defamation or the dissemination of false content. Bijuli warned that unchecked digital propaganda could undermine public trust and urged authorities to monitor and act swiftly against violators.
What steps were proposed to improve official-MLA coordination and what follow-up was announced?
Bijuli stressed that close coordination between officials and elected representatives is crucial to achieving the goals of a developed Odisha and a developed India. He said the committee is likely to undertake another review in three to four months to assess progress and address pending issues. When asked about education and healthcare, Bijuli noted that these subjects do not fall directly within the committee’s mandate but added that the state government remains committed to tackling challenges in both sectors.
Where did the Odisha Assembly Ethics Committee meet?
The committee met in Sambalpur.
Who chaired the meeting of the Odisha Assembly Ethics Committee?
The meeting was chaired by MLA Sanatan Bijuli, the ethics committee chairperson.
What concerns did the committee raise about social media and AI?
The committee expressed concern over the misuse of social media platforms and AI‑generated content to tarnish reputations and spread misleading information.
What did Bijuli say about Book Circular-47?
Bijuli said officials should give due importance to the suggestions of elected representatives as per Book Circular-47.
What follow‑up action did the committee announce?
The committee plans another review in three to four months to assess progress and address pending issues.
Which officials attended the meeting in Sambalpur?
Attendees included the RDC (northern range), DIG, collectors, SPs, ADMs and senior officials from various departments.
What did Bijuli say about education and healthcare?
Bijuli stated that these subjects do not fall directly within the committee’s mandate but added that the state government remains committed to addressing challenges in both sectors.
Debraj Meher
District Correspondent, Sambalpur
Debraj Meher reports on Sambalpur district's civic affairs, the Hirakud dam command area, and the region's handloom economy. He has been the Mirror's Sambalpur correspondent since 2021.
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