Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has relieved three senior IAS officers who are set to proceed on central deputation.

The three officers are Shalini Pandit, Samarth Verma and Swadha Dev Singh. They are relieved from the state government with effect from October 13, 2025, according to a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance department. ADVERTISEMENT

Shalini Pandit (2001 batch), who is Commissioner-cum-Secretary, School & Mass Education Department, with additional charge of Mission Shakti, has been relieved for central deputation as Joint Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The tenure is five years or until further orders.

Samarth Verma (2011 batch), Director, Minor Minerals, with additional charge of M

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