Rohit Pujari Dropped from Ministry, Atanu Sabyasachi Given Higher Education Portfolio

Bhubaneswar: In a major development, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday dropped Rohit Pujari as Higher Education Minister.

The Chief Minister has recommended Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal to drop Pujari as Higher Education Minister.

The Chief Minister took the decision after annual review which showed performance of Higher Education Dept at the bottom of all departments.

Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak has been given the additional charge of Higher Education portfolio, as per sources.