Ramesh Majhi was later allocated SC/ST Development and Minority & Backward Class Welfare portfolio.
Speaking exclusively to Kalinga TV, Majhi said, “I thank honourable Chief Minister for the hope he has on me and elevating me. I will continue to give my best in any portfolio and will reach out to people and complete the unfinished work.”
It is worthwhile to mention here that the former Commerce & Transport Minister (Majhi) from Jharigam constituency of Nabarangpur district is one of the two Ministers who were elevated to the Cabinet rank. Steel & Mines Minister Prafulla Mallick (Kamakhyanagar) is the other Minister whom Patnaik included in his Cabinet.