A robust administrative reset unfolded in Odisha on Thursday, with the government orchestrating transfers for senior IAS personnel to invigorate key departments. Issued from Bhubaneswar, the order activates instantly, heralding optimized leadership.
Stability persists for Devarajan Kumar Singh in Steel and Mines as Additional Chief Secretary. Surendra Kumar multitasks as Additional Chief Secretary across General Administration, Public Grievances, and Parliamentary Affairs.
Bishnupada Sethi now leads Odisha Forest Development Corporation as Chairman, plus KBK Chief Administrator. Additional Training Coordination Director role at Gopalbandhu Academy goes to Chitra Arumugam.
Dr. Arvind Kumar Padhee’s dual hat includes Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management, and Shree Jagannath Temple chief. Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation welcomes Chairperson Usha Padhi, post Sanjeev Kumar Mishra.
Suresh Kumar Vashisth is Principal Secretary, Social Security and Empowerment of Disabled; Shubha Sharma for Water Resources; NBS Rajput for Commerce, Transport, and OSRTC CMD. Girish S.N. adds Odisha Mining Corporation Chairman duties.
Women and Child Development’s Commissioner-cum-Secretary is Dr. Mrinalini Darswal; Rajesh Prabhakar Patil relieved from Housing extras. Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav appointed Agriculture Commissioner-cum-Secretary.
Rashmita Bhuvaneswar manages Bhubaneswar Development Authority and Smart City as Vice-Chairperson and MD. New to Mission Shakti: Mansi Nimbalkar; Fisheries and Animal Resources: Prem Chandra Chaudhary.
Observers anticipate this will catalyze progress in infrastructure, welfare, and resource management, solidifying Odisha’s administrative framework.