Bhubaneswar, Jan 2: Senior IAS officer Deoranjan Singh on Friday officially assumed the charge as the Development Commissioner of Odisha, following a key administrative reshuffle in the state government.

The appointment comes in the wake of Anu Garg taking over as the Chief Secretary of Odisha. With Garg stepping into the top bureaucratic role, the government entrusted Singh with the crucial responsibility of overseeing developmental initiatives across the state.

Besides the development commissioner, he has been given charge of the Planning and Convergence department. He will also remain in additional charge of Revenue and Disaster Management department.

As Development Commissioner, Singh will play a pivotal role in coordinating major projects, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective implementation of welfare schemes. His appointment is seen as a move to strengthen the administrative machinery and accelerate the pace of development in Odisha.


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Singh, known for his administrative acumen and long-standing service record, is expected to bring efficiency and strategic direction to the state’s developmental agenda. The reshuffle highlights the government’s focus on aligning experienced officers with key positions to meet the state’s growing developmental challenges.

Officials expressed confidence that Singh’s leadership will enhance coordination among departments and help deliver on the government’s vision for inclusive growth.