The State Government on Wednesday effected a minor reshuffle among senior IAS officers.
Bishnupada Sethi was appointed Principal Secretary of Higher Education. He would remain in additional charge of Principal Secretary of Commerce and Transport. The additional appointment of Sashwat Mishra as Principal Secretary of Higher Education stood terminated.
Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee, on his return from Central deputation, was appointed as Principal Secretary of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment. He would also be in charge of Fisheries and Animal Resources.
The additional charge of Sanjeev Chopra as Agriculture Secretary was terminated.
Sanjay Kumar Singh was appointed as Principal Secretary of Rural Development. He would continue to be in additional charge of Information and Public Relations, VC of BDA and MD of Bhubaneswar Smart City Ltd.
On his return from Central deputation Aswathy S was appointed as Commissioner and Secretary of School and Mass Education.