Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- In a series of key decisions, the Odisha government on Tuesday approved the promotion of several Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to senior ranks.

According to a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department, 2008-batch IPS officers Satyajit Naik and Umashankar Dash have been promoted to the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Level-14 of the pay matrix, with effect from January 1, 2026. They will continue in their present postings in-situ until further orders.

Another 2008-batch IPS officer, Prakash R., who is currently on central deputation, has been granted proforma promotion to the rank of IGP in Level-14 of the pay matrix.

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