Bhubaneswar: Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee has assumed charge as Principal Secretary Cooperation Department of Co-operation on 27 June here.
After joining Dr. Padhee had interaction with Department of Co-operation officials.
During interaction Dr.Padhee spoke about his priorities for the Department of Co-operation.
He categorically told that discipline, honesty and accountability of the officers are his top priority.
Dr.Padhee also discussed important issues relating to Co-operative Sector with the Senior Officers.
He pointed out that crop insurance, computerization of PACS, audit of PACS, facilitation of inter State trade through e-NAM, creation of meaningful infrastructures of Cooperatives and building an image of Department of Co-operation are some of his priorities.
He has advised to use hand-woven fabrics every Friday and strictly directed not to use pan, bidi, tamakhu, cigarette and alcohol.
During the interaction RCS, Odisha, all Additional Secretaries, Joint Secretaries and other senior officers were present.
Dr. Padhi is also Principal Secretary, Agriculture and farmers Empowerment, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department
