Mr.

Ashok Kumar Meena, IAS, 1993

B.Tech., IIT - Kanpur, M.A. (Economics), MIDP (Duke University)

Special Secretary to Government of Odisha, General Administration & Public Grievance Department,
Addl. Charge of :
1) Special Secretary to Government of Odisha,
Finance Department and General Administration & Public Grievance Department,
2) Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government of Odisha,
Electronics & Information Technology Department cum Chairman OCAC
PROFILE
• Mr. Ashok Kumar Meena completed his B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering in 1992 from IIT Kanpur. In 1993,
he joined the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) and since then has worked in different capacities with the State and
the Central Governments, in particular with the Odisha government. Alongside his administrative responsibilities, he
continued increasing his knowledge in subjects of his interest.
• From 2001 to 2006, he worked with the different ministries and departments of the Government of India including
the Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Human Resources and Development, and the Department of Commerce.
During that time, he was involved with many crucial projects such as formulation and enactment of SEZ Act 2005,
Preparation of National Water Policy, Solving river water disputes and many more. Owing to this work, he developed
an interest for International Trade, and Export Promotion issues and Policy Making.
• In 2006, Mr. Meena again joined the Orissa Government as the Managing Director of IIDCO (Odisha Industrial
Infrastructure Development Corporation). During his one-year tenure at IDDCO, the corporation grew by more than
125%.
• As a Revenue Divisional Commissioner for Central and Northern Division, he administered 10 districts of Odisha and
also worked as the Chief Administrator for the world famous Shri Jagannath Temple at Puri till 2011,
• Majorly involved in all eGovernance and Digital India Initiatives and active member for GST implementation.
• He has successfully delivered results on many challenging projects related to Investment and Trade Promotion,
Infrastructure Financing and PPP project formulation, E-Governance, Management of PSUs, WTO and Development issues
and Single Window Clearances for implementation of Industrial Projects.
• He is also credited with the implementation of the Orissa R & R Policy 2006, considered to be one of the best Rehabilitation
and Resettlement policies of the country.