He had taken over as DPIIT secretary in August 2019. Dr Mohapatra has also served as the chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Department of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra passed away due to post-Covid complications on Saturday.
“Saddened by the demise of Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, DPIIT Secretary. I had worked with him extensively in Gujarat and at the Centre. He had a great understanding of administrative issues and was known for his innovative zeal. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet.
Dr Mohapatra was a 1986-batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer. He had taken over as DPIIT secretary in August 2019. Dr Mohapatra has also served as the chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). He had also served the Department of Commerce in capacity of a jont secretary.
“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.ॐ शांति,” tweeted Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways; Commerce & Industry; Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution, Government of India.
