In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Odisha government has appointed senior IAS officer Saswata Mishra as the Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with key responsibilities in the Finance Department and the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO).
The official notification was issued on Sunday by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, confirming Mishra’s expanded portfolio.
Multiple Key Roles in Finance and IDCO
Mishra, a 1996-batch IAS officer aged 52, will now serve as:
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Principal Secretary in the Finance Department
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Chairman of IDCO
He takes over the CM’s office role from Nikunja Bihari Dhal.
Diverse Background and Proven Track Record
Hailing from Dhenkanal district, Saswata Mishra has an engineering background and has served in various influential roles over the years. His experience includes:
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Sports and Youth Services Department
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Energy Department
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Odisha State Cooperative Bank
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Principal Secretary to the Governor of Odisha
In 2023, he was promoted to take charge of the Finance Department, reflecting the government’s confidence in his leadership.
Government Reshuffle Aims at Enhanced Administrative Efficiency
The recent reshuffle not only elevated Mishra but also involved reassignments across departments, aiming to streamline governance and improve administrative efficiency. Mishra’s appointment is viewed as a strategic move to leverage experienced leadership in key areas of development and policymaking.
A Signal of Stronger Governance
This high-level appointment underlines the Odisha government’s focus on placing capable and experienced officers in top roles to drive growth, development, and policy reforms. Saswata Mishra’s track record and expertise position him as a critical figure in CM Mohan Majhi’s core team.