Kotpad 27th January 2025 The state government has entrusted IAS Manoj Ahuja with new responsibilities. He has been appointed as the Chairman of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri. Additionally, he will serve as the Chief Residential Commissioner for the Odisha government in New Delhi. This dual role highlights the trust and confidence placed in him by the administration. As the Chairman of SJTA, he will oversee the management and operations of the sacred Jagannath Temple. Meanwhile, his responsibilities in New Delhi include representing the state government at the national level and coordinating key matters. This move is expected to strengthen administrative efficiency and enhance Odisha’s representation in the national capital.
The state government has assigned a new responsibility to Chief Secretary IAS Manoj Ahuja. He has been given the additional charge as the Chairman of Puri SJTA (Shree Jagannath Temple Administration) and as the Chief Residential Commissioner of the state government in New Delhi.