Nikunja Bihari Dhal Appointed as Additional Chief Secretary to Odisha CM

The Odisha government has appointed senior IAS officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal as the additional chief secretary to the chief minister. Dhal, who has held numerous key positions, including Chief Electoral Officer, brings extensive experience from various departments within the state government.

In a significant administrative shift, the Odisha government has named senior IAS officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal as the additional chief secretary to the chief minister. The appointment, confirmed through a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance (GA&PG) department, underscores Dhal's expansive career within the state bureaucracy.

According to the official statement, Dhal, an IAS officer from the 1993 batch, had been serving as the Chief Electoral Officer and held the position of ex-officio additional chief secretary to the Home (Election) department. His new role adds to his already illustrious career.

Starting in March 2023, Dhal has made substantial contributions in the state, working across various departments such as energy, health & family welfare, excise, revenue & disaster management, and water resources. His career trajectory also includes critical roles such as special relief commissioner and commercial tax commissioner, emphasizing his versatile administrative acumen.

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