Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Odisha's new Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, formally assumed office on the New Year on Thursday, marking the beginning of her tenure with a series of meetings and consultations aimed at setting administrative priorities. After taking charge at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, she extended New Year greetings to the people of the state and outlined her intent to focus on coordinated governance from the very first day.

As per reports, soon after assuming office, Anu Garg met Chief Minister Mohan Majhi and held initial discussions on key administrative issues. She also interacted with the Health Secretary to review ongoing matters and explore areas where further improvements could be made. A meeting with senior secretaries ...