Bhubaneswar: Senior IFS Officer, Sudhansu Sekhar Khora has been appointed as Member Secretary Odisha State Pollution Control Board.
Government of Odisha in Department of Forest Environment and Climate Change has brought out a notification in this regard on 21 March.
2009 Batch IFS Shri Khora is now serving as RCCF Angul and he is the Field Director of Satkosia Tiger Reserve. He is known for his effectiveness in forest protection and plantation initiatives.
M Sc In Applied Geology, Shri Khora has been serving the State in various capacities in cluding DFO in Bonai, Rairakhol and other Forest Divisions.
Shri Khora has been serving as Executive Director Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and has been very helpful to the Mining Major, said an insider in OMC.
He has been instrumental in bringing in reforms in this sector and has been lauded for his effective approach in handling PSU matters.
As RCCF Angul and Field Director of Satkosia Tiger Reserve he has been able to enrich forests and environment.
A true nature lover, Shri Khora has been instrumental in massive plantation drive in the Angul Circle, said sources.
His appointment in OSPCB has generated lot of expectation, pointed out a senior official.