2nd IAS reshuffle in 3 days
Rajesh Prabhakar Patil, who was previously commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation with additional charge of secretary of co-operation department was given full-time charge as secretary of co-operation department.
Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya, director, Odia Language, Literature and Culture with additional charge of director, Odisha Paribar, will remain in charge of the secretary, Odia language, literature & culture department.
Samarth Verma, director, technical education & training, Odisha, Cuttack with additional charge of managing director, Odisha Film Development Corporation was appointed as director, minor minerals, Bhubaneswar.
Deepankar Mohapatra, former director of sports with additional charge of chief executive officer, Hockey Promotion Council was given full time charge as CEO, Hockey Promotion Council, Odisha. Nine IAS officers of 2023 batch were appointed sub-collectors at different places.
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