In view of the coronavirus threat, a dutiful IAS officer in the State has set an example in fight against the disease even a day after his father’s death.
Senior IAS officer Nikunja Dhal, who is Health and Family Welfare Secretary, is earning accolades on the internet for his selfless service.
My Government India, a citizen engagement platform of the Union Government, recently took to the Twitter and lauded Dhal for his performance. The platform replied in this regard to a post by the IAS Association on the microblogging site.
Dhal had taken one day off on Monday to fulfil his responsibilities as the son. After completing rituals, he resumed his work next day.
Recently, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik suspended leaves of officers in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. Dhal, however, could have taken leave for his father’s death as per the rule.