Dharamshala, Oct. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh chief secretary Prabodh Saxena retired on Tuesday after his six-month extended tenure ended.

A farewell ceremony was organised on Tuesday at the state Secretariat by the secretariat administration.

Saxena, who was due to retire on March 31, was given a six-month extension in March. A 1990 batch IAS officer, he took over as the chief secretary of the state on December 31, 2022.

Speaking at the farewell ceremony, Saxena said that Himachal has made remarkable progress since its formation, owing to the collective efforts of its people, leadership, officers, and employees. He also lauded the dedication of state employees.

Recalling his service tenure, he described the people of Himachal as hardworkin...