Bhubaneswar: IAS officer Satyabrata Rout has been appointed as the Secretary of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
The General Administration and Public Grievance Department issued a notification confirming his appointment on Friday.
Prior to this, Rout served as the Additional Secretary in the Works Department of Odisha. His new role comes at a crucial time, with the Budget Session of the Odisha Assembly set to commence on February 13.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, is scheduled to present the Budget for the 2025-26 financial year on February 17.
The General Discussion on the State Budget will take place on February 20 and 21, followed by the tabling of the Appropriation Bill on March 29.
The Budget Session is expected to conclude on April 5.
