Bhubaneswar, 31 December (H.S.): Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, accompanied by his wife, retired bureaucrat Arati Ahuja, paid a courtesy visit to Lok Bhavan on Wednesday and called on Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on the last working day of his tenure as the State’s top bureaucrat.

First Lady Smt. Jayashree Kambhampati was present on the occasion. Commissioner-cum-Secretary to the Governor, Roopa Roshan Sahu, also attended the meeting.

During the interaction, issues relating to the State’s administrative progress and key governance initiatives undertaken during Manoj Ahuja’s tenure were discussed. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati appreciated the services rendered by Manoj Ahuja to Odisha and conveyed his best wishes for his future endeavours.

Manoj Ahuja’s tenure as Chief Secretary was marked by his focus on efficient governance, timely implementation of welfare schemes, and stronger administrative mechanisms. His coordinated approach across departments and emphasis on improved service delivery contributed to sustained governance reforms and the effective execution of developmental initiatives across the State.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda