Odisha Deploys Five Senior IAS Officers to Strengthen Cyclone Management in Southern Districts
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to enhance disaster preparedness and response, the Odisha government has deployed five senior IAS officers to oversee cyclone management, relief operations, and restoration activities in five vulnerable districts of southern Odisha.
The decision is aimed at ensuring effective coordination between the state administration and district authorities ahead of potential cyclone-related challenges.
According to official directions, the senior officers have been assigned to Rayagada, Koraput, Gajapati, Malkangiri, and Nabarangpur districts.
They have been instructed to immediately reach their respective districts and closely monitor preparedness measures while assisting local administrations in implementing relief and rescue operations.
The district-wise appointments include K. Sudarshan Chakravarthy for Rayagada, Dr Poma Tudu for Koraput, Bijay Kumar Dash for Gajapati, Dr Yedula Vijay for Malkangiri, and Dr Maheshwar Swain for Nabarangpur.
These officers will work in coordination with district collectors and local authorities to supervise evacuation efforts, emergency response measures, relief distribution, rehabilitation initiatives, and post-cyclone reconstruction activities.
The deployment reflects the state’s continued focus on disaster resilience and administrative readiness in cyclone-prone regions.
Authorities have reiterated Odisha’s commitment to a “Zero Casualty” approach, emphasising preparedness, timely intervention, and efficient relief management to safeguard lives and property.
With the induction of senior administrative officers into field-level operations, the government aims to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and ensure swift decision-making during any emergency situation.
