The Odisha Government has announced the promotion of two IAS officers to the prestigious rank of Additional Chief Secretary. According to a notification issued today, the promotions were granted to two senior officers from the Odisha cadre.
Hemant Sharma, a 1995-batch IAS officer, has been elevated to the Apex Grade (Level-17 of the Pay Matrix) and appointed as Additional Chief Secretary. Sharma will continue in his current position until further orders, as stated in the notification.
Additionally, Smt. Ranjana Chopra, a 1994-batch IAS officer, has received a proforma promotion to the Apex Grade (Level-17 of the Pay Matrix).
