Bhubaneswar, June 30: 1993-batch IAS officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister of Odisha.
Dhal is presently serving as Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha. He was appointed as CEO in March, 2023.
“Nikunja Bihari Dhal, chief electoral officer, Odisha and ex-officio additional chief secretary, Home department, is appointed as additional chief secretary to chief minister, Odisha,” said a notification issued by General Administration and Public Grievance department.