DPIIT Secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra dies of COVID-related complications

A Gujarat cadre 1986-batch IAS officer, Mohapatra was admitted to AIIMS in mid-April.

Published: 19th June 2021 11:16 AM  |   Last Updated: 19th June 2021 11:17 AM   |  A+A A-

DPIIT secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra

DPIIT secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra (Photo| EPS)

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Secretary in the Department of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Guruprasad Mohapatra died of COVID-19 related complications on Saturday. "Extremely saddened to hear about the loss of Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Secretary DPIIT. His long-standing service and dedication to the Nation have left a lasting impact. I convey my deepest sympathies to his family and friends," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a tweet.

Mohapatra was admitted to AIIMS in mid-April. Prior to taking over as DPIIT secretary in August 2019, Mohapatra served as chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). He was a Gujarat cadre 1986-batch IAS officer.

He had earlier served as joint secretary in the Department of Commerce. At the state level, he held the portfolio of Municipal Commissioner in Surat, Gujarat.

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