Bhubaneswar: An incredible story of dedication and courage of an Odia IAS officer.
The officer, Nikunja Dhal, Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha returned to work a day after his father’s death.
With Odisha fighting hard against the dangerous coronavirus, this IAS officer has set an example for many to follow.
Dhal’s story of determination and putting work before grief was lauded by the IAS Association on Twitter.
“Leading from the front. Nikunja Dhal IAS, Pr Secy Health, Govt of Odisha showed exemplary courage when he was back in his office combating the epidemic Coronavirus within 24 hours of his father’s death,” mentioned the tweet.
MyGovIndia’s official Twitter account called Dhal the unsung hero of the grim times.
The tweet has been widely re-tweeted (shared) with appreciation from all sectors.
Prasanta Patnaik