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Odisha IAS Officer Sanjeev Chopra Given Additional Charge As Union Agriculture Secy

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OB Bureau

New Delhi: Following repatriation of Manoj Ahuja to the parent cadre, the Centre has given additional responsibility of Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, to another Odisha-cadre IAS officer, Sanjeev Chopra.

The 1990-batch officer, who is on central deputation, is currently serving as Secretary, Food and Public Distribution.

Ahuja, on the other hand, took charge as Chief Secretary of Odisha on Sunday.

Also Read: Manoj Ahuja Assumes Charge As New Chief Secretary Of Odisha

Chapra had earlier served as Agriculture Production Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, in Odisha.

Also Read: Manoj Ahuja Back In Odisha To Take Charge As Chief Secy; Know Other Non-Odias Who Held The Post

 

OB Bureau

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