Major IAS Reshuffle in Odisha: Key Appointments Announced

The Odisha government has reshuffled several IAS officers across various departments and districts, including key roles in Cooperative Societies and the Small Industries Corporation.

Mar 13, 2026 - 00:00
Mar 13, 2026 - 00:19
Major IAS Reshuffle in Odisha: Key Appointments Announced
The Odisha government has reshuffled several IAS officers across various departments and districts.

IAS officers have been shifted in Odisha. Manish Agarwal has been designated as Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Odisha, while Smruti Ranjan Pradhan joins as MD, Odisha Small Industries Corporation and will continue to hold additional charge as CEO, Startup Odisha. Similarly, Siddhartha Das is posted as Director, Fisheries; Ms Madhusmita Sahoo as Director, TE and SCERT; Mrs Upama Kalo as Secretary, RDC (Northern Division); Mrs Lily Kumari Kullu as Additional Secretary, Public Enterprises Department; Somesh Kumar Upadhyay as Director, Textiles and Handlooms; Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke as Collector, Malkangiri; Akavaram Sasya Reddy as Commissioner, Berhampur Municipal Corporation; Akshay Pillay as ADM, Paradeep; and others.