Bhubaneswar:6/11/26: The Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, Government of Odisha, has warmly welcomed Ms. Roopa Mishra upon her assumption of charge as the new Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Department.
Department of Panchayatiraj and Drinking Water officials and colleagues have expressed strong optimism that her dynamic leadership, extensive experience, and practical approach will greatly benefit rural governance and accelerate developmental initiatives across the state.
Ms. Mishra brings a wealth of expertise to the role, having previously served extensively within the drinking water sector under both the Government of Odisha and the Government of India.
Her deep domain knowledge is widely anticipated to help revitalize funding and scale up key activities within the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water sectors at a crucial time.
The appointment has also drawn appreciation at the national level. Union Secretary for Drinking Water and Sanitation Shri Ashok Kumar Meena expressed happiness over Ms. Mishra taking charge of the sector in Odisha.
Shri Meena, who previously served as the Principal Secretary of Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water in the Odisha Government and is now leading the central department, shares a strong familiarity with the state’s administrative framework.
Senior officers across the department look forward to a successful and impactful tenure under Ms. Mishra’s guidance, aimed at further improving public service delivery and advancing rural welfare throughout Odisha.