BHUBANESWAR — In a targeted administrative movement, the Government of Odisha has notified critical personnel changes within its executive framework, placing senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers in strategic leadership roles across state governance, resource management, and social security.
Key Officer Assignments
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Suresh Kumar Vashishth, IAS (1998): Assumes charge as Principal Secretary, General Administration & Public Grievances Department, alongside his existing additional responsibilities for Parliamentary Affairs.
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Sudhansu Mohan Samal, IAS (2010): Takes over as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), while retaining charge as Revenue Divisional Commissioner (Central Division), Cuttack. The interim arrangement held by Girish S N terminates upon this takeover.
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Dr. Brundha D, IAS (2010): Appointed Commissioner-cum-Secretary for the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department.

