Odisha govt to issue e-passes to stranded workers keen to move out of state

Odisha Chief Minister has launched an online initiative for issuing e-passes to stranded people and migrant workers who wish to return to home states. Taking to Twitter, the chief minister said that those willing to move out of Odisha can log on to - covid.odisha.gov.in and apply for the pass.

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched an online initiative for issuing e-passes to stranded people and migrant workers who wish to return to home states.

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  Happy to share that #Odisha has launched #ePass for people who are stranded here & need to travel to other states. Log into https://t.co/sAHr5LiWpV & apply. After online approval, #ePass with passenger & vehicle details will be sent to applicant though SMS & Email.#OdishaCares pic.twitter.com/I3ebZt5OeT

  — Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) May 6, 2020

Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that those willing to move out of Odisha can log on to - covid.odisha.gov.in and apply for the pass.

"Happy to share that #Odisha has launched #ePass for people who are stranded here & need to travel to other states. Log into http://covid19.odisha.gov.in & apply. After online approval, #ePass with passenger & vehicle details will be sent to the applicant through SMS & Email," he tweeted.

The applications made online will be reviewed by respective district authorities.

Once the applicant receives the approval, the e-pass can be downloaded and printed for reference.

The initiative will be an immense help to those who wish to travel to other states, an official said, adding that around 90,000 migrant workers are stranded in Odisha.

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