Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today gave mantras to the newly recruited Assistant Section Officers (ASOs) for good governance.

"My government is committed to provide a transparent, responsible and accountable governance working on the paradigm of 5Ts; that is the dimensions of Teamwork, Technology and Transparency blended with the dimension of Time will bring about the desired Transformation in the lives of the people of our state," Patnaik told the ASOs during a programme held at Rabindra Mandap to hand over the appointment letters to the new recruits at state secretariat today.

He congratulated 500 new ASOs, who joined in the state government today, and advised them to work with commitment and dedication to serve people.

"I understand that all of you are quite talented and with your induction, I believe, the regular functioning of the Administrative Departments will get smoother and faster. I hope, you will work commitment and dedication to serve the people," Patnaik said in his address.