Bhubanswar( Zee Kalinga Live) : Odisha Government has appointed Pradeep Kumar Jena as new Chairman Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC). Shri Jena, an outstanding Mandarin has all along has been on the forefront of development initiatives of the State Government. Jena, a 1989-batch IAS officer, had been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Odisha on February 26, 2023. He had retired from service on June 30, 2024.
The post of OERC chairperson was lying vacant following the resignation of incumbent Suresh Chandra Mohapatra, also a former Chief Secretary, in November, 2023. notably, OERC is a quasi-judicial body and it regulates power tariff in the state. Besides, it promotes competition, efficiency and economy in the power sector.
Former Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena appointed as new OERC Chief
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