Dr. Pradip Kumar Hota Promoted As Director Of Public Health

The Odisha Government today issued promotions and new appointments for senior doctors in the Health and Family Welfare Department, aiming to strengthen public health administration across the state. Dr. Pradip Kumar Hota, currently serving as Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) of Sambalpur, has been promoted and appointed as the new Director of Public Health. He will replace Dr. Nilakantha Mishra in this key role.

In a similar move, Dr. Mahesh Mohan Panda, who is presently the CDMO of Jharsuguda, has been elevated to the position of Director of Health Services. Additionally, Dr. Nilakshi Sircar has been promoted and posted as Director-cum-Ex-Officio Special Secretary of the Health Department.

Currently serving as the CDMO for the Kendrapara district, Manoranjan Rout has been elevated to the position of Director-cum-Ex-Officio Special Secretary (Technical) in the Health Department. An formal announcement about these appointments and promotions was released by the Health and Family Welfare Department.