Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday dropped Higher Education Minister Rohit Pujari from his council of ministers.
Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak has been given additional charge of the Higher Education portfolio.
According to reports, the Chief Minister recommended Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal drop Rohit Pujari due to the poor performance of his department. Recently, the Chief Minister conducted an annual review of all departments.
