Odisha news: BJD leader VK Pandian’s wife Sujata Rout Karthikeyan takes voluntary retirement
- Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, an IAS officer in Odisha, has taken voluntary retirement from her position, which the Centre approved.
- Karthikeyan has played key roles in education and women's empowerment initiatives, including Mission Shakti and introducing eggs in the midday meal scheme in schools.
- She was previously recognized for her work as a collector and her influence in policy, especially concerning girls' education and sports.
- Her husband, V K Pandian, retired from politics after the BJD's defeat in the last elections, ending a two-decade governance period.
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Centre Approves Odisha IAS Officer Sujata Karthikeyan's Request For Voluntary Retirement
The Centre has approved Odisha cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sujata R Karthikeyan's request to be relieved from service. Known for her influence in policy and interventions in higher education and sports during the erstwhile BJD government in Odisha, Ms Karthikeyan opted for voluntary retirement (VRS) two weeks ago. She is married to former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik's associate VK Pandian. A graduate in Political S…
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