Manoj Ahuja Repatriated to Odisha Cadre by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

Bhubaneswar: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet under the Department of Personnel and Training in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions has approved the repatriation of 1990 batch Odisha cadre IAS officer Manoj Ahuja to his parent cadre.

A notification issued by the Secretary, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet & Establishment Officer on June 25, 2024, stated, “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the repatriation of Manoj Ahuja, IAS (OR:90), Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, to his parent cadre on the request of the Government of Odisha.”

Ahuja, who has had a distinguished career in the Indian Administrative Service, was serving as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare prior to this decision. His repatriation follows a formal request from the Odisha government, reflecting the state’s need for his expertise and leadership in managing its administrative affairs.