Manoj Ahuja Takes Helm as Chief Secretary of Odisha

Senior IAS officer Manoj Ahuja has assumed the role of Chief Secretary of Odisha, succeeding Pradeep Kumar Jena. Ahuja, a distinguished officer, visited the Lord Jagannath temple in Puri soon after taking charge. His recent tenure includes serving as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for the Union government.

Senior IAS officer Manoj Ahuja officially stepped into the role of Chief Secretary of Odisha on Sunday, succeeding Pradeep Kumar Jena who retired after years of service. Ahuja, an alum of Harvard University's Master's program in Public Administration, is poised to bring his extensive experience to this key position.

In a gesture of goodwill, Jena welcomed Ahuja, reminiscing about their shared journey dating back to the 1990 batch. "I welcome Manoj Ahuja, one of my good friends from the 1990 batch (from my Kalahandi days)... Wish him all the best," Jena expressed in a heartfelt post on X.

Soon after assuming the new office, Ahuja paid his respects at the Lord Jagannath temple in Puri, reflecting his commitment to tradition. His commendable service record includes a stint as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare from April 2022, and he holds impressive academic credentials from India's Punjab University and Harvard University in the USA.

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