Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS N.B.S. Rajput has been appointed as the Principal Secretary of the Public Enterprises Department, Government of Odisha.
In addition to this new role, he will continue to serve as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC), taking on dual responsibilities at a critical time for public sector reform and transport development in the state.
An officer of the 1999 batch from the Odisha cadre, Rajput holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from MANIT Bhopal. Before this appointment, he served as the Principal Secretary to the Governor of Odisha. In his new role, Rajput will oversee policy formulation, operational efficiency, and performance of the state’s public sector undertakings (PSUs).
With over 25 years of service, Rajput has built a strong reputation for effective administration and reform-focused leadership. His experience spans both central and state governments, having served in key roles such as Joint Secretary in the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (GoI), Divisional Commissioner of Sambalpur, and Commissioner of Land Records and Settlement. He has also held the post of District Collector in various districts across Odisha and Madhya Pradesh.
Rajput’s appointment to the Public Enterprises Department is part of a wider administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening leadership in key sectors.
