DGFT Santosh Sarangi turns 53

Bhubaneswar, July 22(Reporters Today Bureau): Director General Foreign Trade Santosh Sarangi today turned 53.

Family, friends and well wishers wished him on the occasion.

The top Mandarin is among a few officials known in the bureaucratic circle for his abilities.

The Centre, convinced of his abilities appointed him the Director General Foreign Trade (DGFT) of the country. Prior to his appointment, he was serving as Additional Secretary Department of Education in the Ministry of Education.

He happens to be the first Odia IAS Officer to take charge as DGFT—a crucial economic posting.

Dr.Sarangi has served in Ministry of Commerce for five long years as Joint Secretary and earlier as Chairman APEDA.

After successful completion of his Central Deputation, he went to Odisha and served as Principal Secretary Science & Technology.

Later he left the State and joined as Additional Secretary, School Education and Literacy.

According to officials, Sarangi is utilizing his long experience in export promotion and industry sector in his present assignment at a time when the Centre is initiating various steps strengthen the economy of the country.

The ‘Reporters Today’ family wishes him a happy birthday and long life on this occasion.