By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated noted Odia scientist Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty on being appointed as the Secretary of Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission.
‘Congratulate noted Odia scientist Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty on being appointed as the Secretary of @DAEIndia and Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission. Wish him a successful tenure ahead, CM Patnaik said in a tweet.
The renowned physicist, who is currently Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), was entrusted with the key responsibility after approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
As per the official notification, Dr Mohanty will hold the post for a tenure up to the age of 66 years i.e. till 10.10.2025 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
