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Odisha Appoints Manoj Ahuja as New Chief Secretary: A Milestone Appointment

Sagar Rath4 months ago05 mins

In a significant shift, Odisha has appointed Manoj Ahuja as the new Chief Secretary, marking the first time in two decades that the state has selected an officer from outside its borders. The announcement came on Friday, following the retirement of the incumbent Pradeep Kumar Jena on June 30. Ahuja, a 1990-batch Indian Administrative Service…

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Manoj Ahuja’s Potential Appointment as Odisha Chief Secretary: Key Reasons and Implications

Sagar Rath4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

The imminent appointment of senior IAS officer Manoj Ahuja as Odisha’s next Chief Secretary has stirred discussions in bureaucratic and political circles. With current Chief Secretary P.K. Jena’s extension ending soon, Ahuja’s selection appears to be almost certain. Here’s a look at the key factors that likely influenced this decision: Seniority and Experience Ahuja, along…