Director state social welfare department Chandrakant Uike died of cancer in Raheja Hospital Mumbai on Wednesday.
The 55-year-old IAS officer was admitted in SL Raheja Mumbai where he breathed his last. An officer of state administrative service, Uike was nominated as IAS in 2015. During the course of his service he held several key posts including that of Director Public Relation and Secretary CGPSC.
As per information, he was suffering from pancreatic cancer which was detected in last stage. He was then admitted in Tata Memorial Hospital and about 15 days back he was shifted to Raheja cancer hospital.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has expressed deep condolence on the untimely demise of Chandrakant Uike.
“Shri Uike had severed on different key posts in the state government and he was a simple, energetic and popular officer. As an administrative officer he very well served his responsibilities and his death is a painful news for us,” Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said in his condolence message.