Bhubaneswar: Anu Garg, the first woman Chief Secretary of Odisha, formally assumed office on the New Year on Thursday, marking a historic milestone in the state’s administrative history.
In her first reaction after taking charge at Lok Seva Bhawan, Garg wished everyone a happy New Year and shared her plans for the year.
Before this, Garg reportedly visited the Puri Jagannath temple, seeking blessings from Lord Jagannath for the state’s well-being.
Anu Garg met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to discuss pressing administrative issues soon after assuming office. Besides, she also held discussions with the Health Secretary, reviewing ongoing initiatives and identifying areas for improvement. Her first-day agenda also includes a crucial meeting with senior secretaries to pinpoint priority projects and assess departmental needs.
Talking to the media, she stated, “After taking charge, I visited Puri to seek Lord Jagannath’s blessings for Odisha’s citizens. I’m eager to work together to drive new initiatives forward. I’ve already met Chief Minister Mohan Majhi and discussed key priorities. I’ve spoken with the Health Secretary about areas for improvement and will meet with other secretaries to identify high-priority projects, focus on expenditure, and explore budget additions. Our goal is to strengthen Odisha’s overall vision and make meaningful progress.”
Garg emphasised the importance of teamwork, stating, “We will do a lot of new things together in the New Year.”
